Photography by Alexander Nieves
Photography by Alexander Nieves
Photography by Alexander Nieves
Photography by Alexander Nieves
Photography by Alexander Nieves
Photography by Alexander Nieves
Photography by Alexander Nieves

Plan For Vegetarians

Posted on: April 20, 2018

vegeterian_decorationWith cardiovascular diseases and obesity rates soaring in the US and the industrialized world, man teenagers and adults are slowly turning to vegetarian diets as a major step towards achieving a healthy lifestyle. Unlike most of us who regularly munch on meat and dairy products, vegetarians don’t have to worry about high cholesterol levels or tans-fat filled food items. Vegetarians however, need to ensure that they get the right amount of nutrition from their vegan diets, to maintain good health. With careful planning and consideration, a vegetarian diet can certainly be tasty and satisfying.

With No Established Vegetarian Diets, The Choice Is All Up To You

Most nutrition experts agree that with so many vegetarian diets, there is actually no established vegan diet, and so the choice will be all up to you. The problem with some vegetarians is that the more restricting their veggie diet becomes, the harder it will be for them to meet their body’s daily nutritional requirements. According to nutrition experts, the most commonly deficient nutrients among vegetarians include protein, iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, calcium and zinc.

Soy protein can be a great protein source for vegetarians. To add more soy to your daily diet, you may prepare soy chicken patties, soy hamburgers or soy cold cuts. The richest sources of iron are animal product like eggs, liver and red meat. Vegetarians can actually get iron from dried beans, dark green vegetables like spinach, kale and dried fruit.

Three Major Vegetarian Diet Types

Vegetarian diets are generally divided into three major categories, and these are:

• Vegan Diets: This diet does not include fish, eggs, meat, poultry and dairy products.

• Lacto-Vegetarian Diets: A lacto-vegetarian diet does not include meat, fish, poultry and eggs. However, it includes dairy products like cheese, yogurt, butter and milk.

• Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet: This vegetarian diet does not include fish, poultry and meat, but includes eggs and dairy products like milk, cheese, butter and others.

• While a vegetarian diet may not have any negative attributes, a vegetarian advocate should ensure that he or she is able to cover all nutritional requirements. It is therefore crucial for vegetarians to take vitamin and mineral supplements, which contain 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance, to complement the vegetarian meal plan. True-blooded vegetarians should focus their sights on getting adequate proteins and essential minerals like vitamin B12, calcium and iron.

Regardless of whether you follow a vegetarian diet for ethical, cultural or religious reasons, or you simply want to live a healthy and well-rounded life, the key to having a successful vegetarian diet lies in how aware are you of your nutritional needs. Therefore, you need to plan a diet that meets them. For creating the appropriate vegetarian diet, talk to your registered dietitian or doctor.


Can We Beat The Bulge?

Posted on: April 16, 2018

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Different authors, experts, doctors, etc., etc. have tried to get the right answer but, unfortunately, the right answer seems to evade, at one point or another, the great majority of efforts.  Through the years we have gained, collectively, lots of weight.  The  majority of us are in the obese and above category; not because we do not try to control our weight but, because we try and try and nothing seems to work.  Well, some of the recommendations, diet, eating habits, exercising routines championed by some of the experts do work but, not for every one.  In an effort to present our readers with options, we bring to you, our reader, some material that could help.  Only by trying you will find what works or not for you.

In his book, “BODY RESET Diet”, Harley Pasternak presents an innovative approach to “Shed Pound in Just 15 Days”. — Read More –>


Slim Down Oh So Fast For Your Healthiest Body Ever!!!

Posted on: April 14, 2018


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Maybe you’ve seen my good friend and colleague, Dr. Mark Hyman, in the news lately.His new book, The Blood Sugar Solution, has soared to the top of The New York Times and Amazon.com bestsellers lists, and it promises to revolutionize how we think about our health, way we treat high blood sugar, and type 2 diabetes. — Read More –>


Best Way To Fire Up Your Metabolism, Burn Fat Fast and Develop Lasting Health

Posted on: March 17, 2018

Couple_on_the_beachAsk ten people what type of exercise they should be doing to burn fat and fire up their metabolism and they’ll all probably tell you the same thing.  They’ll tell you that you need to do 30-40 minutes of moderately-paced aerobic exercise on a treadmill, elliptical machine, stair climber, etc. for 3-5 times per week.

They’ll probably also tell you that more is better…4 times per week would be better than 3, and 5 times per week would be even better.

People will tell you this because that’s been and continues to be the mainstream recommendation — Read More –>


Eating Tips For The Holidays

Posted on: December 12, 2017

The holiday seassoRoasted turkeyn can be the toughest time in the world to lose, or maintain weight. Any festive season, whether it be Christmas, New year’s day, Thanksgiving, or Passover, shouldn’t be an unhealthy season for binge eating. Here are a number of strategies and techniques on how to eat healthy, and avoid gaining those extra unwanted pounds. .

Choose Healthy Foods

Instead of munching on pizzas, chicken legs, cheeseburgers, hash browns, French fries, roast beef or pork, ice cream and cakes, choose to eat healthy food items. Go for foods that have high soluble fiber content, from barley, oats, legumes, apples, carrots, whole grains and a lot more. If you’re choosing from a buffet table, sample a wide variety of foods, but serve yourself small portions only. Once you pick your favorite dessert, make it a point to share it with someone.

Eat Light And Healthy

Instead of eating the usual three heavy meals, eat five or six small meals each day. Remember to eat slowly and listen to your hunger cues. If you already feel full, then pass on the second serving to someone else. Also make it a habit to eat a light and healthy meal before any holiday feast, because you’ll be more likely to control your intake afterward. — Read More –>


How Small Changes Can Improve Your Health

Posted on: October 7, 2017

According to a number of dietitians and nutritionists,making small changes to your diet, as well as your lifestyle, can do a great deal towards improving your weight and cholesterol levels, and also enhances you overall well-being. A healthy eating plan generally involves making those small but significant changes to what you eat, and how you eat. Here’s why how small diet changes can have positive effects on you health.

Switch To Healthy Fats

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A few decades back, when we were told to cut back on dietary fat, many of us sadly went extreme, and actually gave up on good nutrition as well. A healthy diet includes the consumption of healthy fats and oils, which derive from fish, legumes and nuts. Low-fat diets can also help to increase the body’s level of HLD, or good cholesterol. Good sources of healthy cholesterol include fatty fish, which is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, and is good for the heart. — Read More –>


Eating Tips To Keep In Mind

Posted on: October 6, 2017

As the old adage goes, “you are what you eat”. If your regular diet consists of fat andEating Teenager cholesterol-rich foods, you may run the risk of developing dreadful diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and more. According to nutrition experts, healthy eating starts with learning the ability to “eat smart”. It’s not just what you eat, but how you eat. The food you choose to eat can help decrease your chances of developing illnesses like cancer, diabetes, heart disease and others. Learn how to plan your diet, and expand your range of healthy food choices too. Here are some helpful tips for planning a healthy diet.

Start Slow, And Gradually Change Your Eating Habits — Read More –>