Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Healthy Smoothie Recipes...
In our effort to get leaner and live healthier, we try to find the
best ways to achieve our goals. But just because you’re eating
better and living healthier, doesn’t mean you have to give up
taste. Does it?
When you consider what your fruit and vegetable requirements
are in a given day, it seems almost impossible to meet this goal.
I mean, how on earth can one person possibly eat that many
fruits and vegies?
Well, by incorporating certain things, such as smoothies, into
your daily diet, you can get a good portion of your daily fruits
and vegetables, while enjoying a delicious break from eating
raw broccoli and boring apples.
Now if by chance you have never had a smoothies, or made your own before, you`re in for a healthy, delicious treat. Plus it`s
an excellent way to get your fruits and vegetables.
Usually, when you order a smoothies from your favorite shop,
they start with ice cream. However, this isn`t the healthiest way to go.
Instead, start with a liquid, such as orange juice, papaya juice,
low fat milk or even yogurt and just pour it into your blender.
This will create a nice thick foundation loaded with nutrients
and is a delicious start.
Add All The Fruit You Want.
Start off with fruits that you are familiar with, such as bananas,
strawberries, and blueberries. This way you know that you are
drinking a flavor that you are already familiar with and like,
and are more likely to drink it all. Thus getting your daily
quotient of fruits.
Take It To The Next Level.
Try adding a different fruit each time and see just what you can
come up with. Who knows, you may find something that you
really enjoy.
Some other fruits that are great in smoothies include,
pineapple, mango, raspberries, peaches, apricots and one
of my favorites, kiwi.
With the abundance of nutrients in the smoothies that you create, you could even drink a smoothie and make it a meal.
That`s right. With smoothies being loaded with nutrients, a smoothie can be an excellent breakfast alternative, and can even take the place of lunch or dinner.
Experiment and have fun with it. Find a few that you really enjoy and then stick with them.
Here are two weight loss programs that I recommend,
because they do work.
The Fat Loss Factor:
Customized Weight Loss:
Fast And Easy Weight Loss Tips And Tricks...
Whether you're taking your first steps towards your weight loss goals, or are already progressing in a weight loss program, it's helpful to your success, to continually learn ways to keep inspired and on track. You'll find useful tips in the article below that can give you a fresh boost to your efforts and your motivation.
Instead of dressings on your salad, try topping them with a squeeze of lemon or lime. These citrus alternatives flavor your salad without adding fat and calories. Dressings are one of the top sources of fat and by eliminating salad dressings that are full of creams and fats, you can enjoy a salad without worrying about the effect it will have on your waistline or cholesterol levels. If you must have dressing with your salad, try putting the dressing in a separate dish and dipping the tip of your fork in it before picking up a bite of salad. This way you can still enjoy the taste of the dressing, without consuming as many calories.
A simple, yet effective tip for losing weight, is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are nutrient dense and fill you up quickly, while also providing essential vitamins and minerals that you will need while dieting anyway.. Replace some of the breads and sweets in your diet with fruits and vegetables and watch the pounds drop off. But beware. You can`t just add fruits and veggies to your diet, or you will just be adding calories. You still need to change what you eat and the amounts you consume.
When facing the need to lose weight, it's critical to think about your appetite as well as the tradeoffs you are willing to make. What's important to you? Quantity or quality? Is quantity important in some foods but not others? What foods do you insist be of high quality? The reason you should think these things through is this: if you choose a diet that doesn't suit your appetite, you will find yourself hungry and/or frustrated. You will need to make some decisions ahead of time, about what you want to eat, and what you're willing to give up in order to reach your weight loss goals. Could you live without fried chicken if it meant you could have a delicious lean grilled steak or a salad? It is essential that you think about the tradeoffs, so that your eating becomes healthier and you will be able to follow through with your new diet.
When you are trying to lose weight, you should not be eating protein bars. Unless it is going to replace an entire meal. Most protein bars contain over 200 calories, over 40 carbs, and about 20 grams of sugar. If you are going to eat one at all, try to find one that has a lower amount of sugar.
To avoid being frustrated with your diet, allow yourself a cheat. It can be a small daily cheat, like letting yourself have one small cookie a day, or a bigger cheat, like allowing yourself to have a favorite desert one day a week. If you deny yourself the foods you love completely, you aren`t as likely to succeed with your diet.
A good way to help keep your weight down, if you enjoy baked goods, is to lower fat and raise fiber levels in home-baked products. Applesauce makes a good substitute for oil in many cake and brownie mixes. You can also substitute whole wheat flour for white flour, up to 100% depending on the recipe. You'll substantially lower calories without affecting the taste of your favorite baked goods.
People who are out of shape, regularly need tricks to stop them from eating too much. One easy trick you can try, is to not eat for two hours before going to bed. Or you can take it to a whole other level and not eat anything after dinner. This will stop you from consuming a bunch of extra calories during a time that you wouldn't get hungry anyway, since you are sleeping.
Keeping a log of what you eat, is a simple and effective way to stick with your weight loss program. Many people know that if they eat something that is unhealthy, that they will have to record it in their log. That causes them to think twice about what they are eating, and in turn, helps them stick to their diet.
Never compare your weight loss to what someone else is doing. Even though you may be using your friends and family as an incentive to lose weight, you are actually losing weight for you and not for them. Plus losing weight is not a competition between you and anyone else. Your body may react differently to some things than other`s will. You may even hit a plateau for quite some time where you won`t lose any weight. Don't be discouraged just keep on working at it and before long the weight will start dropping again.
As mentioned at the beginning of this post, you'll enjoy success in your weight loss progress, right from the start and throughout your program, by continuing to discover new ways to enhance your efforts.
Here are a couple of weight loss programs that I highly
recommend. Why? Because they work.
Customized Weight Loss
The Fat Loss Factor
Whether you're taking your first steps towards your weight loss goals, or are already progressing in a weight loss program, it's helpful to your success, to continually learn ways to keep inspired and on track. You'll find useful tips in the article below that can give you a fresh boost to your efforts and your motivation.
Instead of dressings on your salad, try topping them with a squeeze of lemon or lime. These citrus alternatives flavor your salad without adding fat and calories. Dressings are one of the top sources of fat and by eliminating salad dressings that are full of creams and fats, you can enjoy a salad without worrying about the effect it will have on your waistline or cholesterol levels. If you must have dressing with your salad, try putting the dressing in a separate dish and dipping the tip of your fork in it before picking up a bite of salad. This way you can still enjoy the taste of the dressing, without consuming as many calories.
A simple, yet effective tip for losing weight, is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are nutrient dense and fill you up quickly, while also providing essential vitamins and minerals that you will need while dieting anyway.. Replace some of the breads and sweets in your diet with fruits and vegetables and watch the pounds drop off. But beware. You can`t just add fruits and veggies to your diet, or you will just be adding calories. You still need to change what you eat and the amounts you consume.
When facing the need to lose weight, it's critical to think about your appetite as well as the tradeoffs you are willing to make. What's important to you? Quantity or quality? Is quantity important in some foods but not others? What foods do you insist be of high quality? The reason you should think these things through is this: if you choose a diet that doesn't suit your appetite, you will find yourself hungry and/or frustrated. You will need to make some decisions ahead of time, about what you want to eat, and what you're willing to give up in order to reach your weight loss goals. Could you live without fried chicken if it meant you could have a delicious lean grilled steak or a salad? It is essential that you think about the tradeoffs, so that your eating becomes healthier and you will be able to follow through with your new diet.
When you are trying to lose weight, you should not be eating protein bars. Unless it is going to replace an entire meal. Most protein bars contain over 200 calories, over 40 carbs, and about 20 grams of sugar. If you are going to eat one at all, try to find one that has a lower amount of sugar.
To avoid being frustrated with your diet, allow yourself a cheat. It can be a small daily cheat, like letting yourself have one small cookie a day, or a bigger cheat, like allowing yourself to have a favorite desert one day a week. If you deny yourself the foods you love completely, you aren`t as likely to succeed with your diet.
A good way to help keep your weight down, if you enjoy baked goods, is to lower fat and raise fiber levels in home-baked products. Applesauce makes a good substitute for oil in many cake and brownie mixes. You can also substitute whole wheat flour for white flour, up to 100% depending on the recipe. You'll substantially lower calories without affecting the taste of your favorite baked goods.
People who are out of shape, regularly need tricks to stop them from eating too much. One easy trick you can try, is to not eat for two hours before going to bed. Or you can take it to a whole other level and not eat anything after dinner. This will stop you from consuming a bunch of extra calories during a time that you wouldn't get hungry anyway, since you are sleeping.
Keeping a log of what you eat, is a simple and effective way to stick with your weight loss program. Many people know that if they eat something that is unhealthy, that they will have to record it in their log. That causes them to think twice about what they are eating, and in turn, helps them stick to their diet.
Never compare your weight loss to what someone else is doing. Even though you may be using your friends and family as an incentive to lose weight, you are actually losing weight for you and not for them. Plus losing weight is not a competition between you and anyone else. Your body may react differently to some things than other`s will. You may even hit a plateau for quite some time where you won`t lose any weight. Don't be discouraged just keep on working at it and before long the weight will start dropping again.
As mentioned at the beginning of this post, you'll enjoy success in your weight loss progress, right from the start and throughout your program, by continuing to discover new ways to enhance your efforts.
Here are a couple of weight loss programs that I highly
recommend. Why? Because they work.
Customized Weight Loss
The Fat Loss Factor
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe...
I really think you are going to like this.
Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min. Make about 5 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked small pasta
- 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, undrained
- 1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan, saute the celery, carrots and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, broth, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Add the beans; heat through. Stir in spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 5 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/2 cups equals 218 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat),
3 mg cholesterol, 588 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 9 g protein.
Here`s a Refreshing Change...
Boost your metabolism naturally with this ZERO CALORIE Detox Drink.
Apple Cinnamon Water.
Put down the diet sodas and energy drinks, they`re bad for you anyway.
Forget the crystal light and those sugary drinks and try this out for a week.
You will drop weight and have TONS of ENERGY!
1 Apple thinly sliced (whatever your favorite is)
1 - 2 Cinnamon Sticks. Depending on your own taste.
Drop apple slices in the bottom of the pitcher and then the cinnamon sticks,
cover with ice about 1/2 way up then add water.
Makes one big pitcher, approx. 1/2 gallon and you can re-fill the water 3-4
times before replacing apples and cinnamon.
Sounds good, because it is!
And so much better for you too.
And don`t forget. you can set a customized weight loss program by clicking here:
Customized Weight Loss
Boost your metabolism naturally with this ZERO CALORIE Detox Drink.
Apple Cinnamon Water.
Put down the diet sodas and energy drinks, they`re bad for you anyway.
Forget the crystal light and those sugary drinks and try this out for a week.
You will drop weight and have TONS of ENERGY!
1 Apple thinly sliced (whatever your favorite is)
1 - 2 Cinnamon Sticks. Depending on your own taste.
Drop apple slices in the bottom of the pitcher and then the cinnamon sticks,
cover with ice about 1/2 way up then add water.
Makes one big pitcher, approx. 1/2 gallon and you can re-fill the water 3-4
times before replacing apples and cinnamon.
Sounds good, because it is!
And so much better for you too.
And don`t forget. you can set a customized weight loss program by clicking here:
Customized Weight Loss
Cut Pounds Off Your Body...
Everyone wants to lose weight, but unfortunately it doesn't happen overnight.
Remember, you didn`t gain the weight over night, so you shouldn`t expect to
lose it over night either.
Losing weight takes an investment of your time and energy.
There are many effective approaches you can take to dropping those pounds,
and educating yourself on different ways to do so, may be helpful in your endeavor
of losing weight. Here are some things to keep in mind.
When attending a party, grab a low calorie drink, like seltzer water and fruit juice,
as soon as you arrive and sip it slowly. This way you are less likely to fill up on high
calorie cocktails. Keeping your hands busy, can help keep you from sampling the
snacks as well.
Another way to lose weight, is to reconsider how you cook your food.
Frying foods is very unhealthy, whereas baking food is much better for you.
The next time you decide you want chicken, try baking it instead of frying it.
Just this one small change, can make a big change.
When you are trying to lose weight, it is best to only weigh yourself once a week.
If you obsess too much with the scale, you could spoil your efforts. Your weight can
go up and down from one day to the next, or even between morning and night due to
your salt and even water intake. Instead of focusing on your weight, focus on your
measurements, or how your clothes fit.
Whether you are just trying to lose weight, or trying to bulk up as well, you need to
add strength training to your workouts. Just doing cardio workouts like running, walking,
or swimming aren't enough. Strength training helps you build up more muscle and burn
more calories at a resting rate, as well as burning more calories during the workout.
Most people's weight loss tends to come in stages.
This means that if you hit a plateau, and you just can`t seem to lose any more weight,
you shouldn't worry. This is completely natural and should be expected. Just keep
working at it and eventually the weight will start coming off again.
If you feel hungry between your meals,don`t give in and have a snack. Try drinking a
glass of water instead, to help curb your appetite. One of the most common mistakes
people make when trying to lose weight, is confusing thirst for hunger. Quite often when
you feel hungry, your body is actually trying to signal that it is thirsty instead.
The diets that work best are the diets that are properly balanced. That means you need
to eat right, reduce your calories and work in the right amount of exercise. You should
never have to starve yourself or pedal away on the exercise bike until you get dizzy.
A sensible diet and an active lifestyle, can shed those pounds.
Stay away from fried foods if you are serious about losing weight. Instead of frying your
food, try baking, roasting, braising, or steaming your food, to make delicious meals that
are good for you as well. You will soon find that you won't crave fried foods as much.
Before leaving your home, even if you are going out to dinner, have a small bite to eat.
You don't want to eat while you are out with others or while on the go, as you will find
that you have a much bigger appetite and because you are with others and having a
good time, you may not even realize how much you are eating.
To help you eat the proper portions, try getting rid of your big dinner plates.
Use smaller salad plates for your meals instead. I`m sure you have heard the old saying,
"Your eyes are bigger than your stomach," well quite often that is true and people tend
to eat more than they really want or need to. Using a smaller plate can help by starting
with less to begin with.
Remember, you didn`t gain the weight over night, and losing weight doesn't happen
overnight either, but you can take small steps every day towards your goal. Educating
yourself is always the key to finding a weight loss plan that works for you and these tips
were designed to help you get started and stay motivated.
You can set up your own customized weight loss program by clicking here:
Customized weight loss
Losing Those Stubborn Pounds...
Many people sit in front of the TV and watch weight loss programs, hoping to find motivation. They hope that someone will finally have a story that speaks to them and energizes their desire to loss the weight they know they need to.. Don`t be that person. Instead be the person that takes these tips and ideas, and runs all the way to the finish line.
Craving french fries? Why not make your own sweet potato fries to help satisfy your desire? If you bake them with some Cajun spices you'll be reducing the fat found in fried potatoes and also getting a more flavorful food. If you feel the need to dip them, try mustard. It is a low-sugar alternative to ketchup.
To help you eat the proper portion sizes, try getting rid of your big dinner plates. Use smaller salad plates for your meals instead. Your eyes can often be bigger than your stomach, and if you load a big dinner plate with food, you will most likely eat it all, even if you are over full. Where as the amount of food you put on a smaller plate will probably be more than enough to fulfill your appetite and leave you filling full.
If you want to effortlessly start eating healthier, here is a trick that will help. Minimize the amount of dressings you use on your salad. Many nutritionists recommend dipping your fork in a separate container of dressing and then picking up a bite of salad. By doing this, you will still get the delicious taste of the dressing, without pouring it all over the salad. You can still enjoy your salad without having to sacrifice the overall healthiness of salads.
In order to lose weight, try eating 6-8 small meals per day. Eating small meals every 2-3 hours will help to increase your metabolism and prevent your body from storing fat. By eating less frequently and skipping meals, you actually cause your body to hold on to fat and, as a result, make it more difficult to lose weight.
Taking before and after pictures is a great way to track your weight loss progress and boost your motivation. By realizing what you looked like on day one of your quest and then seeing the progress you have made a month, two months, six months or a year later, you will be even more motivated to continue eating healthy and stick with it.
Watching the TV will never give you the results you need, nor will it be the right spark for your journey. The spark you need, is inside of you. Turn off the TV and create your own story.
If you need help setting up a customized weight loss regimen, be sure to check out what Kyle Leon can do for you by clicking here: customized weight loss
Kyle is one of the most respected people in the world, when it comes to helping people reach their weight loss goals. He knows what he is talking about and has helped thousands of people.
Many people sit in front of the TV and watch weight loss programs, hoping to find motivation. They hope that someone will finally have a story that speaks to them and energizes their desire to loss the weight they know they need to.. Don`t be that person. Instead be the person that takes these tips and ideas, and runs all the way to the finish line.
Craving french fries? Why not make your own sweet potato fries to help satisfy your desire? If you bake them with some Cajun spices you'll be reducing the fat found in fried potatoes and also getting a more flavorful food. If you feel the need to dip them, try mustard. It is a low-sugar alternative to ketchup.
To help you eat the proper portion sizes, try getting rid of your big dinner plates. Use smaller salad plates for your meals instead. Your eyes can often be bigger than your stomach, and if you load a big dinner plate with food, you will most likely eat it all, even if you are over full. Where as the amount of food you put on a smaller plate will probably be more than enough to fulfill your appetite and leave you filling full.
If you want to effortlessly start eating healthier, here is a trick that will help. Minimize the amount of dressings you use on your salad. Many nutritionists recommend dipping your fork in a separate container of dressing and then picking up a bite of salad. By doing this, you will still get the delicious taste of the dressing, without pouring it all over the salad. You can still enjoy your salad without having to sacrifice the overall healthiness of salads.
In order to lose weight, try eating 6-8 small meals per day. Eating small meals every 2-3 hours will help to increase your metabolism and prevent your body from storing fat. By eating less frequently and skipping meals, you actually cause your body to hold on to fat and, as a result, make it more difficult to lose weight.
Taking before and after pictures is a great way to track your weight loss progress and boost your motivation. By realizing what you looked like on day one of your quest and then seeing the progress you have made a month, two months, six months or a year later, you will be even more motivated to continue eating healthy and stick with it.
Watching the TV will never give you the results you need, nor will it be the right spark for your journey. The spark you need, is inside of you. Turn off the TV and create your own story.
If you need help setting up a customized weight loss regimen, be sure to check out what Kyle Leon can do for you by clicking here: customized weight loss
Kyle is one of the most respected people in the world, when it comes to helping people reach their weight loss goals. He knows what he is talking about and has helped thousands of people.
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