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Top 10 Benefits Of Eating Healthy Foods
Posted by admin in Eating Healthy, Healthy Food on October 7, 2011
When we talk about the benefits of eating healthy foods, only one thing comes into my mind, and that is to have a proper or balanced diet. Some of the benefits of eating healthy foods are clearly stated below.
1. A person who eats healthy foods tend to live longer compared to a person who eat processed foods. If we always eat fresh fruits, and vegetables we will enjoy maximum stay here on Earth.
2. Aside from that, we can also avoid certain diseases by simply eating healthy foods. Healthy mind and body have strong immune defense system against any disease. Fresh fruits, lean meat, vegetables, grains, and other unprocessed dairy products can strengthen the immune system of the body. We can also eliminate body toxins by simply eating healthy foods. Read the rest of this entry »
Protein Rich Foods And Healthy Diet
Posted by admin in Diet, Healthy Food on October 2, 2011
Protein is indispensable in building muscles, recovering and substituting tissues, and preserving a good immune and hormonal system. Protein rich foods accelerate metabolic process. For people who are physically active, a lot of protein is a must in their diets. The protein containing in the food that we eat helps provide necessary amino acids that are utilized by the cells in our organism to build new proteins and repair muscles. Protein also helps body build hormones, antibodies and the enzymes that regulate the chemical reactions that occur in the organism. Here’s the list of some common protein rich foods that you can include in your diet.
Soybeans are number one source of protein. Soybeans can be made into milk, tofu or ground to make soy tea. You can also make a very useful and healthy bean salad. You will get about twelve grams of protein in one cup of it. Just mix home-cooked or preserved beans with a small amount of olive oil, red wine vinegar and your salad is ready. You can add some chopped veggies if you like. Edamame are whole young soybeans in the pod. To make it perfect boil them for about ten minutes to make them soft.
Almonds are the best option for those who are allergic to peanuts or don’t like soy. Almond milk is rich in protein, vitamins, zinc, iron and fiber. Moreover, Flavonoids in almonds decrease bad cholesterol levels in your body. Read the rest of this entry »