BBC NEWS | Health | Salty 'Free From' foods exposed
In my opinion, one should try to avoid as much processed food as possible regardless of the salt level. Some salt in the diet is necessary but processed foods with high levels of salt are really bad and not necessary.
Salt and the amount of artificial sugar and sweeteners they put in processed foods are some of the factors contributing to various health issues such as obesity, diabetes and other related conditions.
Read those labels carefully!
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Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Smoking ban leads to massive heart gains
BBC NEWS | Health | Smoking ban heart gains 'massive'
Ok, it's official, smoking is bad and second hand smoke is just as bad. Please, if you smoke, quit and if you can't then do it at home.
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Ok, it's official, smoking is bad and second hand smoke is just as bad. Please, if you smoke, quit and if you can't then do it at home.
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Sedentary Lives Can Be Deadly: Physical Inactivity Poses Greatest Health Risk To Americans, Expert Says
Sedentary Lives Can Be Deadly: Physical Inactivity Poses Greatest Health Risk To Americans, Expert Says
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A quote from the article:
"Doing something is better than doing nothing, and doing more is better than doing less, at least up to a point. "We need numerous changes to promote more physical activity for all, including public policies, changes in the health care system, promoting activity in educational settings and work sites, and social and physical environmental changes. We need more communities where people feel comfortable walking. I believe psychologists can help develop better lifestyle change interventions to help people be more active via the Internet and other technological methods."
That says it all right there, do some activity but doing nothing is not an option. I realise that people will say they do not have the time but one must make some time for walking.
I say if you can walk for at least 15 minutes per day every day then you will be much better and if you can do 30 minutes it will really make a difference.
Of course diet will play a big part in how you feel but physical activity is very important for the body. It keeps things moving and working a bit like a car which is designed to be used and not left in the driveway.
However, try and leave the car in the driveway and do some walking!
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From the Portal:
A quote from the article:
"Doing something is better than doing nothing, and doing more is better than doing less, at least up to a point. "We need numerous changes to promote more physical activity for all, including public policies, changes in the health care system, promoting activity in educational settings and work sites, and social and physical environmental changes. We need more communities where people feel comfortable walking. I believe psychologists can help develop better lifestyle change interventions to help people be more active via the Internet and other technological methods."
That says it all right there, do some activity but doing nothing is not an option. I realise that people will say they do not have the time but one must make some time for walking.
I say if you can walk for at least 15 minutes per day every day then you will be much better and if you can do 30 minutes it will really make a difference.
Of course diet will play a big part in how you feel but physical activity is very important for the body. It keeps things moving and working a bit like a car which is designed to be used and not left in the driveway.
However, try and leave the car in the driveway and do some walking!
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
4 healthy choices to change your life - Los Angeles Times
4 healthy choices to change your life - Los Angeles Times
From the Portal:
This is one of a number of studies now saying the same thing - if you live a good healthy life, then your chances of staying healthy are good. If you don't, then there will be consequences later on in life.
So, recently, I started on a plan of diet and exercise. I do not smoke and my Body Mass Index is way too high. I have now lost about four pounds in weight but more importantly I feel much better. I try to do 10000 steps a day and or engage in some kind of physical activity. I do not eat meat at all and my intake of fruit and vegetables is very good.
Most importantly, I watch my sugar intake closely. It is the sugar in your diet that is the one thing which will put on those extra pounds. So, sweets, cakes and fizzy drinks are out. To be honest, I do not need them and I do not miss them. But there are so many other food products especially processed foods that are loaded with artificial sugar such as Fructose and in particular High Fructose Corn Syrup, which has been added to many food products since the 1960's.
It is this practice alone that has lead to a massive rise in obesity, heart attacks, stroke and most importantly Diabetes, the silent killer.
The silent killer - the reason I call it that is because most people don't even know they have some form of diabetes until it is too late. Diabetes is one of the major factors in all of the major chronic diseases that afflict our society. So, please take some time to think about your lifestyle and see how you can improve it.
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From the Portal:
This is one of a number of studies now saying the same thing - if you live a good healthy life, then your chances of staying healthy are good. If you don't, then there will be consequences later on in life.
So, recently, I started on a plan of diet and exercise. I do not smoke and my Body Mass Index is way too high. I have now lost about four pounds in weight but more importantly I feel much better. I try to do 10000 steps a day and or engage in some kind of physical activity. I do not eat meat at all and my intake of fruit and vegetables is very good.
Most importantly, I watch my sugar intake closely. It is the sugar in your diet that is the one thing which will put on those extra pounds. So, sweets, cakes and fizzy drinks are out. To be honest, I do not need them and I do not miss them. But there are so many other food products especially processed foods that are loaded with artificial sugar such as Fructose and in particular High Fructose Corn Syrup, which has been added to many food products since the 1960's.
It is this practice alone that has lead to a massive rise in obesity, heart attacks, stroke and most importantly Diabetes, the silent killer.
The silent killer - the reason I call it that is because most people don't even know they have some form of diabetes until it is too late. Diabetes is one of the major factors in all of the major chronic diseases that afflict our society. So, please take some time to think about your lifestyle and see how you can improve it.
The Portal of Healing.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Eating High Levels Of Fructose Impairs Memory In Rats
Eating High Levels Of Fructose Impairs Memory In Rats
"Fructose, unlike another sugar, glucose, is processed almost solely by the liver, and produces an excessive amount of triglycerides — fat which get into the bloodstream. Triglycerides can interfere with insulin signaling in the brain, which plays a major role in brain cell survival and plasticity, or the ability for the brain to change based on new experiences."
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"Fructose, unlike another sugar, glucose, is processed almost solely by the liver, and produces an excessive amount of triglycerides — fat which get into the bloodstream. Triglycerides can interfere with insulin signaling in the brain, which plays a major role in brain cell survival and plasticity, or the ability for the brain to change based on new experiences."
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Friday, July 31, 2009
Venezuela Youth Orchestra - Bernstein - Mambo
A wonderful sight to see so many people having fun all at once - yet again, this is a powerful example of how music and creative activity can bring people together and promote healing, wellness and sheer enjoyment - this mambo will get you dancing!
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Friday, July 10, 2009
Reduced Diet Thwarts Aging, Disease In Monkeys
Reduced Diet Thwarts Aging, Disease In Monkeys
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A very important study iin understanding the relationship between diet and health. The study, carried out over twenty years in monkeys, clearly shows that a healthy diet is fundamental to how we age and how we can help to maintain our general health.
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A very important study iin understanding the relationship between diet and health. The study, carried out over twenty years in monkeys, clearly shows that a healthy diet is fundamental to how we age and how we can help to maintain our general health.
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Thursday, July 9, 2009
An Important Breathing Exercise
A video on breathing exercises - we should all take some time to watch this sort video and literally take a deep breath. This is an exercise which I have done many times especially when times have been stressful and it really does work.
I feel a real sense of clam and control doing this breathing exercise and it is such a simple exercise and costs nothing but a few minutes of your time.
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