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Healthier choices at the Grocery Store

I found the following weblog article that is a must read before you next go to the grocery store:

Some Healthier Choices at Your Grocery Store

Some Healthier Choices at Your Grocery Store
Here are a few changes you can make the next time you go grocery shopping, to improve your health.

Think Fresh

Buy fresh fruits and vegetables as much as possible. If you cannot find them fresh, chose frozen fruits and vegetables. If you buy canned fruit, make sure you get it packed in it’s own juice without added sugar or corn syrup.

Juices

Look for juices that are 100% juice. Many bottled and frozen juices contain more sugar than fruit juice. If you use a juicer, be sure to retain some of the healthful pulp. If possible, eat whole fruits for optimum nutrition.

Oils

Chose extra virgin olive oil or canola oil. Try an olive oil cooking spray instead of butter for cooking. Avoid margarine and lard.

Milk

If you drink milk, chose milk with a lower fat content. If you are already drinking 2%, switch to 1%, and eventually use non-fat milk.

Breads

Select whole grain breads rather than white.

Miscellaneous

Much of the food found in the grocery store contains hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, MSG and artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. All of these ingredients are poor choices, and should be avoided whenever possible.

Many breads, cereals, soups, and boxed side dishes contain one or more of these ingredients. Take a little extra time to read the label, to find brands without these undesirable additives. For Example, Farmhouse brand makes rice and noodle side dishes without MSG or other additives, and Healthy Choice foods are generally free of unnecessary additives.

Discover healthier choices at your local grocery store. If your grocery store doesn’t have the brands or foods you want, ask the manager to consider stocking them. [Copyright © 2005 World Image Naturals, Inc. www.worldimage.com ]

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All About Juice Diets


We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for the health, but did you know that juice diets can be even better? Juice diets are a fast way to cleanse the body. They are one of the primary ways to flush out toxins inside your body. Juice diets can also help jumpstart your metabolism and improve your long term diet. Fruit and vegetable juices are rich in nutrients but low in calories. Thatâ??s why a juice diet can help you lose weight while providing the nutrients your body needs.

Juice fasting is a type of detox diet where a person consumes only fruit and vegetable juices. If youâ??re determined to lose weight but donâ??t know where to start, a cleansing juice diet is a great way to begin a new and healthier lifestyle.

People undergo a detoxifying process for a number of reasons. It may be because of some specific health condition, to decrease body weight, or to restore the bodyâ??s system. Juice diets involve fresh fruits and vegetables for a short period of time or if enjoyed, may be incorporated in your everyday diet. Organically grown ingredients are best for detoxifying the body.

One of the biggest benefits of juice diets is the enhancement of your health. If a juicing diet is new to you, itâ??s best to begin slowly. Start with only one or two ounces per session. Once your body adjusts to the diet, gradually increase the amount. For an effective juice diet, aim for 12-16 or even up to 32 ounces per session.

Juice diets are very â??inâ? these days. This diet is praised for its health benefits. If you are planning to start one today, do your research first before taking the plunge. This will ensure that your juice diet will be fitted to your lifestyle.

Benefits of Juice Diets

If you are not yet convinced about the importance of juice diets, perhaps the following benefits will help get you started on this healthy lifestyle:

Elimination of dangerous toxins inside the body is the primary function of a juice diet. It cleanses your body and detoxifies the liver to make your skin glow and make you look good.

Vegetable and fruit juices are the easiest form of food for the body to digest. Juice is a very powerful aid for detoxifying and healing the body.

It can reduce peopleâ??s addiction to nicotine or alcohol.

Through fruit and vegetable juicing, you can lose up to 2 or 3 pounds per day. Of course, it is not healthy to lose 2-3 pounds each and every day. But it is a great way to jumpstart your weight loss plan.

The effectiveness of a process depends on how disciplined you are. You must be strict in your regimen to get the best results. Juice diets are an effective way to lose weight and have a healthy and beautiful body.

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Blueberry Power


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The health benefits of blueberries have made the news in recent years. Some of the reported benefits of eating blueberries include improved vision, cleared arteries, strengthened blood vessels, enhanced memory, stopped urinary tract infections and reversed age-related physical and mental declines.

Nutrients in Blueberries

Blueberry Power

Blueberry Power

According to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames, blueberries and other brightly colored berries contain vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and phytochemicals that help protect against disease, including certain cancers and heart disease.

 

Phytochemicals are nonnutritive substances in plants that promote health and prevent chronic disease. Antioxidants are phytochemicals that help neutralize harmful byproducts of metabolism called free radicals that contribute to heart disease and other diseases.
Blueberries are nature’s number one source of antioxidants among fresh fruits and vegetables according to the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston. Anthocyanins, the pigments giving blueberries their deep blue hue, act as antioxidants, which may provide many health benefits.

Blueberries are Low Cal and healthy

Blueberries also are a low-calorie food – only 40 calories per 1/2 cup. Blueberries are low in fat, sodium-free and a source of fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin C and potassium.

Blueberries contain compounds that may help to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs), The compounds, called condensed tannins, can keep the bacteria responsible for UTIs from attaching to the linings of the urinary and digestive tracts.

Reames says to look for berries that are dark blue, with a frosty bloom. Store fresh blueberries in your refrigerator for up to two weeks, and wash them just before you use them; washing and then storing makes them mushy. Loose-pack frozen blueberries are available year-round, and you can use them in any recipe that calls for fresh blueberries. Since they are washed, they can be used right from the package.

How to Choose Blueberries

Fresh blueberries should be plump and firm with a dark blue color and waxy, silvery “bloom.” Sweetness varies by variety. Blueberries do not ripen after harvest, so as soon as you buy them, you can eat them. One pint of berries will provide four to five servings of fresh uncooked fruit.

Just like any other fruit we know that fruit is better fresher then frozen so go out and pick some fruit if you are in a place where that is possible

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