Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts

Thursday, 23 January 2014

88 Secrets for Healthy Living




A poster by the Penang Adventist Hospital really attracted my attention while waiting for my mum’s turn to be called for check-up at a clinic recently.
And…I wish to share the information with my friends.

1. Say a morning prayer.
2. Start your day with 1 glass of plain water.

3. Decide to be happy today.
4. Go for a pre-breakfast walk.
5. Quit smoking.
6. Have a healthy breakfast every morning.
7. Laughter is the best medicine.
8. Spend time in a garden.
9. Take responsibility for your emotions.
10. Practice a healthy diet.
11. Plan ahead.
12. Walk 10,000 steps daily.
13. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
14. Eat regular meals.
15. Sing in the shower.
16. Maintain a healthy weight.
17. Listen to your body.
18. Include a variety of wholegrain in your healthy diet.
19. Talk to your neighbours.
20. Don’t gossip.
21. See all relationships as fruitful.
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22, Eat a rainbow of fruits & vegetables.
23. Keep a healthy perspective on work problems.
24. Exercise 5 times weekly.
25. Keep a sense of humor.
26. Eat a variety of nutrient rich foods.
27. Surround yourself on positive image.
28. Avoid alcohol and narcotics.
29. Be kind to yourself.
30. Focus on quality sources of protein.
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/17/0c/06/170c06ae27348f75ba0d87dfc60924d3.jpg31. Don’t compare your life to others.
32. Write down your worries.
33. Think positive.
34. Never skip meals.
35. Settle a quarrel before bedtime.
36. Go for regular medical check-ups.
37. Forgive everyone.
38. Enjoy healthy fats & enjoy unhealthy fats.
39. Give yourself a present on your birthday.
40. Watch a comedy.
41. Learn your natural sleep cycle.
42. Eat to live not live to eat.
43. Let music fill your heart.
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44. Discover the benefit of massage.
45. Tape a list of goals to your computer.
46. Drink at least 8 glasses of plain water daily.
47. Don’t try to resolve everything in a day.
48. Never take work to bed.
49. Be kind and courteous to your family.
50. Downsize your portions.
51. Play gentle music quietly in your bedroom.
52. Sleep 6-8 hours daily.
53. Make time for laughter.
54. Limit sugar and salt intake.
55. Accept change.
56. Grow your own vegetables.
57. See life as a journey, not a destination.
58. Cut down on processed foods.
59. Cultivate positive challenges.
60. Do a few exercises during TV ad breaks.
61. Manage your stress level.
62. Grill, steam, bake and broil your food instead of frying.
63. Go on a mini-retreat for just one day.
64. Take up dancing or a team sport.
65. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
66. Avoid all-you-can eat buffet.
67. Create positive self-image on the screen of your mind.
68. Practice safe sex.
69. Enjoy your meals with friends whenever possible.
70. Stop eating before you are full.
71. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time…
72. Do some gardening.
73. You don’t have to win every argument, agree to disagree.
74. Reduce, but don’t deny food treats.
75. Write reviews of your most pleasurable experiences.
76. Climb the stairs at work instead of taking the elevator.
77. Cross a bridge from a problem to a solution.
78. Take time to chew your food, relishing every mouthful.
79. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
80. Write a “have done” list.

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 81. Find a silver lining in every cloud.
82. Eat half a handful of unsalted nuts.
83. Give yourself the time and space to enjoy life.
84. Mix your exercise to prevent boredom.
85. See the light at the end of the tunnel.
86. Reduce caffeine intake.
87. Keep your promises.
88. Go to bed early.

Thursday, 31 October 2013

AM I TOO FAT?





Have you been asking the above question to yourself?



What should you do if you want to lose weight? Eat! But, make sure you know what to eat! These foods, drinks and spices rev up your metabolism to increase calorie burning. Add them to your daily diet.

Cinnamon
Without going into the whole scientific explanation of why it works, adding 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of this spice to something you eat every day such as hot cereal, marinades, yogurt — helps blood sugar get into cells to be used for energy, so less is stored as fat.

Green Tea
One ingredient, caffeine, is a stimulant that raises your heart rate and compels your system to burn calories faster. Plus, green tea has catechins, substances that some experts believe help burn belly fat. Aim for three 8-ounce cups a day.



Yogurt

Dairy has a bad rep for high calories, but yogurt, both the low-fat and regular kinds, contains probiotics: "friendly" bacteria that preliminary research suggests may actually help reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs.

Coffee 
Again, the caffeine kicks your metabolism into high gear. Caffeine also jump-starts lipolysis, the breakdown of fat. One to two cups a day is ideal.

Chili Peppers
Often found in high quantities in hot salsa as well as in many Thai, Indian, and Chinese curry dishes, chili peppers are packed with a metabolism-boosting compound called capsaicin, which provides fiery flavor. In addition, capsaicin increases your body temperature somewhat, giving your metabolism an extra calorie-burning push.

Chicken & Fish
It actually takes energy to digest food, and your body burns more calories digesting and metabolizing protein than it does while breaking down carbs and fats. Thus, consuming a few servings of lean protein, such as chicken, fish and tofu, each day may help keep your metabolism revving away long after you finish eating your meal.