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HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE HEALTHY EATING BLOG. Whether you're interested in everything about healthy eating and lifestyle, my blog will:
And don't worry, you don't have to give your e-mail. Click on the "orange button" to subscribe and then paste the URL into your RSS reader or click on the My Yahoo! button or My MSN or Add To Google button. If you're not sure what RSS and blogging are all about, click the ? next the orange button. I hope you'll find this blog helpful. Healthy Snack FoodBack to school also means lunches and snacks. Did you know that they accounted for almost half of the daily calories and nutrients. What are the benefits for your child to have 1 or 2 snacks per day at school? What if I tell you that he will learn more easily if he eats a nutritious meal at lunch time and 1 or 2 snacks... Permalink -- click for full blog post "Healthy Snack Food" What a difference quality supplements can make!Hi, I am a true believer in healthy eating and high quality nutrional vitamin intake. I have been taking USANA supplements for over 2 years now and Permalink -- click for full blog post "What a difference quality supplements can make!" Ready To pack Lunch For Back To School?Next week will be the new school year for thousands of children around the world. I hope you had a great summer and a wonderful holiday. Ready to prepare fun and healthy lunches for your kids? Here are some tips! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ready To pack Lunch For Back To School?" Healthy Eating And Your HairYour hair has a life cycle of about four years. Hair loss affects both women and men. There are several factors that affect hair growth including the foods you eat. Undernourished hair grow slower, become fragilent, dry and detach from the follicle. This is why it is so important to have balanced diet, and a diet rich in B vitamins. Avoid to drink too much coffee, soft drinks, alcohol and reduce your consumption of salt. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Healthy Eating And Your Hair" Ingredients You Should AvoidHere are some ingredients to avoid when buying sunscreen because they have estrogenic properties, are unstable to light and penetrate the skin which can cause allergies:
It's about being careful with the sun but also with the products we apply on our skin! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Ingredients You Should Avoid" How To Become A Vegetarian; What Do Vegetarians Eat?How to become a vegetarian? Good question...Have you ever wondered why people become vegetarians?What do vegetarians eat? What is a vegetarian protein, what is the vegetarian food pyramid. Permalink -- click for full blog post "How To Become A Vegetarian; What Do Vegetarians Eat?" Learn How To Cook Tofu And Some Tofu Nutrition FactsTofu can be marinated, fried, baked...But what is tofu? How to cook tofu and prepare delicious recipes? With some tips you'll find that cooking tofu is simple. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Learn How To Cook Tofu And Some Tofu Nutrition Facts" Aloe Vera For Skin, Aloe Vera Properties And Aloe Vera UsesThe use of the "burn plant" or if you prefer the use of aloe vera for skin and the aloe vera health benefits are well known. Aloe vera which means "true aloe" has been used for thousands years! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Aloe Vera For Skin, Aloe Vera Properties And Aloe Vera Uses" Foods for Healthy Hair, Vitamins for Your Hair and Healthy Hair TipsDiet for healthy hair...you find it strange? However, by making sure you get all the good hair and skin vitamin possible, and by eating foods for healthy hair, you'll have beautiful hair for sure! Healthy Eating: Strawberry 101It's strawberry season here in Quebec!! I went to pick up some last week and I tought that you might like to get some informations about this little fruit. Here are some facts and some strawberry nutrition facts
I hope you'll enjoy this wonderful little fruit as much as I do! Healthy Heart Food; What You Should Incorporate In Your Healthy Heart MenuHealthy heart food: Here is a list of heart healthy foods and healthy heart tips for the most vital organ of all...the one you can't live without...your heart. Preserving Vegetables And Storing Fruit Is Part Of A Healthy EatingHow to keep vegetables fresh? How to slow the ripening process of fruits? Preserving vegetables and fruits fresh for a longer time is possible if you follow some easy tips. Healthy Eating: Why Not Try Goji Berries?Fruits, and especially berries contain the most powerful antioxidants and photonutrients of Mother's nature. The problem is that we don't consume the quantities required to maintain optimal health. Fortunately for us, there are small berries more miraculous than others... even if you eat only small amount of them you'll get a lot of benefits. Goji, a small berry from Himalayas, is a very beneficial food for your health. Scientists call this little red berry a treasure! Here are the benefits:
To fully enjoy all the benefits of the Goji berry, a daily and prolonged consumption is recommended. Try dried Goji berries or Goji juice. Sun Safety Tips To Avoid Bad SunburnThe sun is the first cause of premature aging and skin cancer. By following easy sun safety tips such as wearing sunblock clothing and using organic sunscreen you'll avoid bad sunburns. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sun Safety Tips To Avoid Bad Sunburn" Healthy Teenagers; Healthy Eating For Teenagers, Possible Or Not?Healthy teenagers...nutrition is a very important aspect during puberty. A healthy diet for teenagers affects how they feel and look today and will affect their health in years to come. Healthy Eating: Why Not Try Noni?The Noni fruit from the islands of French Polynesia, is part of the daily menu of local residents. The healers use the Noni for centuries to treat different problems and infections:
Noni juice can be a good natural remedy! What Do Vegetarians Eat? Healthy Eating Diet Advice for Balanced Vegetarian DietThere are plenty of healthy foods to eat in a vegetarian diet. If you follow some vegetarian tips, the question: "What do vegetarians eat?" will be easily answered. Healthy Eating, Why Not Try Acai Berries?Did you know that acai berries contain 30% more antioxidants than red wine grapes? The acai berry comes from a palm tree found in South America. The natives of the Amazon use this berry for centuries. Benefits:
Here are several good reasons to add these small berries to your diet! Healthy Eating Guidelines Are One of The Keys To A Healthy LifestyleHealthy eating guidelines are easy and are the first step to help you choose healthy foods to eat. Following healthy eating plans is important if you want to give your body the nutrients needed. Fish Oil And Acne ; Fish Oil And HairFish oil and acne are related because one of the benefits of fish oil is to prevent and treat skin problems. Foods high in omega 3 or fish oil supplements can also do wonders to your hair. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Fish Oil And Acne ; Fish Oil And Hair" Easy Tip: Healthy Eating Habits For Kids Should Include Funny SnacksKids love to dip don't they? They'll eat with enthousiasm everything you serve them if they can dip into something. Try some fruits dipped
Or raw vegetables dipped
your children will enjoy it for sure, they will consume lots of vitamins without even knowing it and you'll be a mom, a dad, a babysitter, or a grandparent very happy!!! Omega 3 For Depression; One of The Benefits Of Taking Fish OilHow to combat depression? Are omega 3 for depression a solution? From mild to moderate depression, PMS or mood swings, fish oil, a food for brain, can reduce your symptoms. Give it a try! Omega 3 Dosage; Your Daily Dose Of Fish OilNo doubt; healthy eating include omega 3. What is the perfect omega 3 dosage for you? Do you know what is EPA and what is DHA? It will help you to determine your daily fish oil dosage. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Omega 3 Dosage; Your Daily Dose Of Fish Oil" Try to include seafood in your healthy eatingDid you know? Seafoods are full of vitamins. The scallop for example is a very good source of vitamin B12 which is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system and cardiovascular health. Enjoy it in a stir-fry, in a fish soup or just wrapped with bacon and grilled on the BBQ. Healthy Eating Recipe: Tropical SmoothieSpring is finally here! Here is an easy smoothie's recipe
Place all ingredients in a blender. Add a little pineapple juice if desired to make the mixture more fluid. Tips:
ENJOY!!!!! Healthy eating...HerbsHerbs for the skin or hair? Did you know that herbs such as basil, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme .... all are good for skin?
For homemade skin care recipes please have a look at: Permalink -- click for full blog post "Healthy eating...Herbs" Need More Energy, Choose Healthy Eating FoodsBusy schedule, shorter days ... everyone at some point lack of energy. Here are some super foods that can help you.
The most important thing to remember is to eat at each meal and snack foods high in protein and fiber to avoid a lack of energy. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Need More Energy, Choose Healthy Eating Foods" The virtues of olive and what to do with its oil?The olive tree has many virtues: Its oil moisturizes, has a powerful anti-aging effect due to the polyphenols, helps your skin and hair to regenerate and helps to heal wounds. The oil is rich in vitamin A and E and essential fatty acids. Olive oil is a vegetable oil it contains
So to have shiny hair, for softening your elbows or knees and soothe dry and cracked skin, nothing better than olive oil! " Informations you should know about sodiumSalt is essential to maintaining good health, but too much salt can also be harmful. If you eat a lot of processed foods chances are you consume too much salt per day. Be also aware that the sodium content of the same product can vary from one country to another! If we compare the same kind of cereal, All-Bran Kellogg example, there is three times more sodium in the Canadian version that the one sold in the United States! A fast food meal can contain up to 7000 or even 8000 mg sodium. For those suffering from heart disease, consuming more than 4,000 mg of sodium for one meal can be fatal! Fortunately, the pressure is big on the food industry and measures are or will be taken to reduce the amount of sodium in foods. It is therefore important to read food labels. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Informations you should know about sodium" Time of Celebration = Poor Digestion and Stomach Pain ... Not Necessarily With These Easy TipsIt is easy to overeat during the holidays ... and all this food can disrupt the digestive system. Here are some tips to help you with your digestion.
Happy Holidays Autumn BluesThe transition from summer to automn is difficult for many people. When comes November, we often lack of enthusiasm, sleep, our morale is low, we suffer from anxiety and tend to eat too much sugar and fatty foods. What can we do about it? 1-Avoid processed foods. It has been shown that people who follow the Mediterranean diet (lots of whole grains, fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts and seeds, olive oil, fish, moderate consumption of red wine, garlic, onion..) were less likely to suffer from depression 2-Try "plants". St.John's Wort, for example, is known to be effective for changing mood. It promotes relaxation and improves the condition of people affected by the lack of light during fall and winter and it stimulates the pineal gland located in the brain that produces melatonin naturally. Passiflora, Valerian and Chamomile can also help to reduce stress, nervousness and facilitate relaxation. Always consult your physician before taking any natural products if you take medications 3-Omega 3 are known to ward off depression so be certain to consume enough 4-Drink water to be well hydrated and awaked 5-Be positive 6-Take some time for yourself!! Wonderful Vitamin CVitamin C has benefits that we can ignore. It is essential to have a strong immune system...especially in these times of pandemic influenza H1N1. One in 4 in North America doesn't obtain the minimum intake of vitamin C recommended daily. If you take supplements you must choose the right vitamin C. The best is vitamin C as calcium ascorbate because it will be better absorbed by the cells, is gentle on the stomach. Vitamin C can significantly reduce the intensity and duration of colds.
And don't forget...It is better to take vitamin C every day and not just when you feel sick. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wonderful Vitamin C" HAAAAAAAALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Happy Halloween!! Halloween is a party and kids love it! But don't forget your healthy eating habits. The best solution, after sorting candy, is to establish rules in advance ... limite the number of candy your child can eat per day, tell him that he has to eat his portions of fruits and vegetables, and that he has to brush his teeth properly no matter what. When children know what to expect, instructions are better respected. And do not forget: -Pumpkin seeds are a snack rich in protein. Simply wash, dry, put them on a plate, add oil and salt and bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. -Add pumpkin to your soup -The pumpkin puree can also be used in the preparation of pie or muffun Halloween is fun and happens once a year ... so enjoy it! Swine what?..Swine FluAre you confused about all the informations about H1N1 virus? Is the vaccine safe? Are you going to get it? There is so much confusion about all this... The vaccination campaign will begin shortly here in Quebec,Canada and yesterday I heard that pregnant women aren't going to get the vaccine yet. WHY? They are not sure...not sure that the vaccine will not harm the baby...!!! And you, are you going to get harm in the long run if you get the vaccine? It would be better not to take any chances don't you think? Keep your immune system strong!! That is the solution. Eat healthy foods, take high quality supplements and probiotics, wash your hands, stay at home if you're sick are the best advices you can follow. You can also try some "natural tips" such as eating a few basil leaves in the morning...it would be less harmful than the vaccine!!! Healthy Eating Breakfast to Loose WeightToo many people still skip breakfast... and we all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast allows your brain to function. Eating breakfast every morning can help you to loose and to manage your weight. How?... The intake of carbohydrate should be more important at breakfast than other meals of the day ...that doen't mean you have to eat sweet jam, donuts and more. Rather eat wholemeal bread, whole grains, fruits. If you like to drink orange juice in the morning, limit your intake to a small glass because it doesn't contain any fibers...it is better to eat the whole fruit. A balanced breakfast, containing protein and fiber, will reduce your craving for sweet foods. If you skip breakfast the chance are that you'll overeat and choose sugary and fatty foods at snack time or lunch time. Too long without foods....your body will get a signal of starvation which will result in a slower metabolism and storage of food subsequently consumed as fat. Hence the importance of taking time for breakfast!
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