What is healthy to pack for lunch for school?
August 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Healthy Weight Loss
I never been lunchbox before so this year i need a healthy choice of food to eat for lunch.I am a vegiterrian so meat is limited to very little to no meat.Please help or give recipes for easy lunches that are healthy but taste pretty good and have no meat or very little like ham samwhiches and turkey is ok.Apples and carrots (the big carrots) are good if you are a vegetarian. Peanut butter is tasty but has grease and makes you feel disgusting later.not good esp if you are in high school.I would also suggest an assortment of roasted low salt nuts and water.I would not suggest lettuce because it starts going bad and turning a disgusting brown.Spinach is a great source of energy and really good minerals and vitamins.Apples: Nutritious and help clean teeth as well as fill you up and keep you full longer.Carrots: Good source of vitamins and minerals to help memory and eyesight. Roasted Nuts: Great source of protein which your body needs when you are active and studying.
Proven Tips For Clear & Healthy Skin
August 21, 2011 by admin
Filed under Healthy Food Choices
To have clear skin seems like an unattainable dream, but this dream can become true if we would take care of our selves. We all know that our skin is having three layers; the topmost layer is epidermis, which is directly exposed to our environment and our skin is the largest organ of our body, it is obvious hard to maintain and protect it from acne, dark spots, pimples, sunburn, wrinkles etc. For getting the clear skin stop just relying on beauty products and make sure that you put effort to keep it clear by some simple steps, which I am going to tell you.
Water, water, water
Our skin is based on 70% of water, 25% of protein and 2% lipids. So we need to keep one thing in our mind that it is not an option to take water it is our need. Water flushes the entire toxin from out body, and also cleanses our body from inside. Water keep our skin hydrated which we need to keep our skin moisture and clear.
Diet
Diet is also very important for our skin. Take essential nutrients such as green vegetables, fruits, high protein diet. Try to quit direct intake of fats such as fried things, take less spicy food, and increase use of barley products instead of wheat. Barley is having roughage in it and makes your digestive system better and consequently gives you a clear skin.
Hygiene
For better hygiene of your skin wash your face in the morning which will remove all the germs from your skin that we contain while sleeping on the dirty pillow and talking on cell phone or sleeping with dirty hair and these can cause us to break out.
* Wash your hands before touching your face, because your hands have a lot of bacteria in them, and avoid touching your skin unnecessarily.
* Make sure your towel and the sponges are clean, and also keep your environment clean.
* One more thing try to reduce the frequent use of cosmetics it blocks your skin and can result clogged pores. Use hypoallergenic products.
Exercise
Exercise is also very important to have clear skin, it increases blood circulation which is one of the key to get clear skin, but make sure after exercise you take shower so that all the sweat, oils and dirt would be clean.
Sleep
Sleep is also very important for clear and healthy skin, and sure you are taking enough of it. Because when we sleep our skin heals that time and our body resets. And if you do not take you are not allowing it happened. It also gives you good hormones level.
Moisturizer
By nature our skin is able to built-in from breakouts and also from UV and disorders of environment. But as our life style is extremely busy and kind of unhealthy so we need some moisturizes out side body as well. Also keep in your mind that never use cleansers frequently even if your skin is oily, because oils are important for our skin and keep our skin tight. If you are using moisturizes avoid in cream forms try to take the gel form which does not clog the skin.
Few more things, use oil free makeup and make sure you cleanse the makeup at night, natural remedies are very good, you can use natural yogurt on your skin for 10 to 15 minutes, another thing for clear skin is that never put stress your mind because of your rough skin simply believe on your self and follow the above steps to make your dream true.
Eating Healthy During Pregnancy
August 15, 2009 by admin
Filed under Healthy Eating Tips
Starting off your with a healthy well balanced diet is the best thing you do for yourself and your baby. This way, you’ll only need to make a few adjustments during your pregnancy.
Your first trimester
If you find it tough to maintain a balanced diet during your first trimester, you can rest assured that your not alone. Due to queasiness, some women will eat all of the time and gain a lot of weight in the process. Other women have trouble getting food down and subsequently lose weight.
Preventing malnutrition and dehydration are your most important factors during first trimester.
Calories
When you are pregnant, you need to consume around 300 calories more than usual every day. The best way to go about doing this is listening to your body when you are hungry. You should try to eat as many foods as possible from the bottom of the food pyramid.
If you gain weight too slow, try eating small meals and slightly increase the fat in your diet. You should always eat when you are hungry, as you are now eating for 2 instead of one.
Calcium
By the second trimester, you’ll need around 1,500 milligrams of calcium each day for your bones and your baby’, which is more than a quart of milk. Calcium is something that’s missing from many diets. Along with milk, other great sources for calcium include dairy products, calcium fortified juices, and even calcium tablets.
Fiber
Fiber can help to prevent constipation, which is a common pregnancy problem. You can find fiber in whole grains, fruits, and even vegetables. Fiber supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are safe to take during pregnancy.
Protein
Unless you happen to be a strict vegetarian, your protein intake is not normally a problem for women who eat a healthy diet.
Iron
A lot of women will start their pregnancy off with a bit of iron deficiency. Good sources of iron include dark leafy green vegetables and meats. Iron supplements should be avoided, as they can cause internal symptoms such as cramping, constipation, or diarrhea.
Vitamins
Seeing as how you get a majority of the vitamins you need in your diet, you may want to discuss prenatal vitamins with your doctor. Folate is one of the most important, and if you are getting enough of it, you may be able to avoid vitamins all together – just ask your doctor to make sure.

