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Eat Breakfast Every Morning.
Reserchers at the 2003 American Heart Association conference reported
that breakfast eaters are significantly less likely to be overweight and
get diabetes compared with non breakfast eaters. To get the full
benefits of breakfast, the Mayo Clinic Diet recommends having a meal
with the right carbohydrates, protein and a small amount of fat. They
say that because no single food gives you all of the nutrients you need,
eating a variety of foods is essential to good health. I don't really
want to take the time to eat breakfast because that would mean
sacrificing sleep," says Johnson. "So I bring my breakfast with me, and I
know I have an hour when I'm reading emails in the office when I can
eat it. By that time, I'm hungry because I've been up for almost a
couple of hours." Another study in the International Journal of Food
Science and Nutrition showed that people who consumed breakfast cereal
every day reported feeling better both physically and mentally than
those who rarely ate cereal in the morning.
Add Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet: The AHA recommends a
serving of fish two times per week. Besides being a good source of
protein and a food relatively low in the bad type of dietary fat called
saturated fat, fish has omega-3 fatty acids -- which have been shown to
reduce the risk of heart disease. Another source of omega-3 foods are
tofu, soybeans, canola, walnuts, flaxseed.
Get Enough Sleep:Sleep is vital to good health and to mental and
emotional well-being, plus sleep deprivation can negatively affect
memory, learning, and logical reasoning. The NSF recommends taking a 15
to 20 minute nap in the afternoon to restore your body.
Avoid sugared drinks: They balloon your calorie intake and squeeze
out more nutritious foods. A smarter idea, have a cup of tea. Teas are
available in many varieties; the calorie-free brew promotes heart
health, staves off several types of cancer, strengthens bones and teeth,
and protects the skin.
Exercise for Better Health: We speak often of the many benefits of
having a regular exercise routine at quickweightloss.com; the reason is
simply… exercise helps to: Control weight. Maintains healthy bones,
muscles, and joints. Reduces risk of developing high blood pressure and
diabetes. Promotes Psychological well-being.
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