Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’

Answers to the Top 5 Questions About Organic Food

June 3rd, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Food & Recipes

You’ve no doubt seen organic produce and meat at the grocery store. And, you’ve no doubt noticed that the price tag is a bit higher. But, what you might not know is just exactly how food qualifies as organic. You might also be unsure as to whether buying organic food is really better for you, and whether it’s really worth the cost. Here are the answers to your most basic questions about organic food.

1. What does organic mean?
Organic gardening is not new. In fact, it’s been around forever. Organic gardening is simply gardening that uses only natural products for fertilizing and for removing disease and pests. It has been around for years, because it is, in fact, the original way of gardening. All gardeners were organic ones before chemical pesticides and fertilizers were available.
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7 Diet Tips to Help You Trim Fat and Build Muscle

April 13th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Diet Tips & Reviews

You might be already eating healthy but if you seriously want to improve your form, you need a lot of protein to build muscles and avoid sugary carbohydrates to preserve your abs! Here are seven easy nutritional diet tips for specific foods which can help you trim fat, build muscles, keep fit and improve overall health:

1. Greek Yogurt
Yogurt manufacturers generally add sugar in their low fat or fat free varieties to make up for lost flavor. Greek yogurt, a type of yogurt that is traditionally made with sheep’s milk, is a lot creamier than the regular plain kind. Its fat free type has more than twice the protein content but just half of the carbohydrates than what the normal plain yogurt contains. For additional flavor simply add honey and fruits such as bananas and berries. Also consider probiotic yogurts like Dannon Activia. These are high in protein and contain beneficial bacteria to help digestive health.
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Juicing – Health Benefits Of A Fruit Diet

February 13th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Food & Recipes

More people are discovering the benefits of going on to a fruit diet. A lot go on either a short term or long term plan as part of a cleansing or detox program. This is usually as part of a cleansing program in order to help maintain health and well-being. Some people can find the experience unpleasant but there are ways to make it a lot easier and more enjoyable.

I have met a lot of people who have decided to follow such a fruit diet and go out and eat vast quantities of fruit all in one go. The unfortunate result of this is that it can often make you feel bloated and nauseous initially.
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Nutrition – Its Effect on Sleeping and Tiredness

February 10th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Health & Nutrition

Are you aware that our metabolism immediately begins to function after food intake? And due to this, body heat levels goes up. On the other hand, when it declines, we feel a little drowsy. Evidently, eating large meals is inadvisable at night. Thus, if you have any intention of sleeping, stay clear from eating large meals less 3 hours before going to bed. Gastrointestinal problems usually arise from eating too much and can often cause sleep interruptions.

If it’s hard to sleep when you’re hungry, have a light meal that includes complex carbohydrates and low-protein food. According to studies, it is recommended to absolutely keep away from protein on evenings and just push through with vegan food for they are friendly to our digestive system. Be wise enough in avoiding foods that can cause gastrointestinal problems.

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The Benefits of Healthy Eating

February 5th, 2010 by DietGal | Comments Off | Filed in Health & Nutrition

With obesity at an all time high and the growing awareness of the diseases associated with being overweight, healthy eating is more important than ever, yet few people have made steps to change their eating habits.

Making the Change

Choosing to have a more healthy diet doesn’t have to be a painful experience. More and more fast food chains are adjusting their menus to include healthier options. To find out if the chains in your area offer healthy alternatives, check the nutritional information on their website. This allows you to still grab that quick meal on the go without having to sacrifice your nutritional needs.

Healthy Eating at Home

Preparing healthier meals for your family is no more complicated than making an unhealthy one. It’s simply a matter of educating yourself as to what is nutritious and what isn’t. We all learned the four food groups – let’s use them!
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