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Healthy food pyramid for kidsAlthough parents dislike the bribing or bargaining with their kids to make them eat healthy, they should know that they are doing their offspring a tremendous favor, and will eventually be rewarded for their persistence. We all should consume nutritious foods, but children more so than grown-ups who stopped growing, and whose energy levels no longer are as vibrant as those of toddlers and teens. Young bodies crave lots of vitamins, minerals and fiber, vital supplements generally found only in nutritious foods. |
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Simple and healthy cooking tips for dietersRead this articlePeople struggling with their weight or those considering a diet, often have a misconception about the foods that they can and cannot eat. Dieting not necessarily means giving up your favourite foods, and living on salads or soup, but rather adjusting to a healthier meal plan and making more informed decisions when picking out cooking ingredients.
Many diets will use alternatives in their recipes so their followers can still eat the foods they love. They will also use a few tricks to make the transition easier and help increase weight loss. For instance, using non-stick frying pans reduces the need for cooking oil, and steaming vegetables instead of boiling them will increase their nutritional value, thus keeping you healthier.
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BMR or Basal Metabolic Rate ExplainedA person’s basal metabolic rate, or BMR, is the amount of calories a person consumes a day without being physically active. The rate only includes basic metabolic functions like sustaining internal body temperature, cell repair, pumping blood, breathing, etc. In other words, the energy your body needs if you would do nothing else, but relax on the couch all day.Read this article
BMR is important in determining your overall metabolic rate and the amount of calories you need to maintain, lose, or gain weight. BMR results are different for everyone and are influenced by factors such as: -
Ready for a ChangeA change for a new lifestyle and a new you? Losing weight can be daunting at first but breaking it down into smaller manageable pieces will make it more achievable and realistic for you.Read this article
Steady Does it
Remember-weight gain did not happen over night so expect a steady weight loss of 0.5-1.0 kg a week. Losing anymore can lead to fluid loss or protein breakdown (your muscles!). It is the little habits that have crept into your life and caused your weight to rise slowly but steadily over the years. Now, look at ways you can reverse these old habits into new habits and make small but beneficial changes in your life, that are feasible so you feel good about yourself and really importantly-that you can MAINTAIN for life e.g. change butter for hummus, cut back sugar in your tea, park the car further away etc.
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Stay on Track during your HolidaysRead this articleEveryone deserves a break from our daily routine and work to unwind and relax. Often, however, a break in routine can leave us less focused and our eating patterns and exercise routine out of wack. You can still make good choices while away and still enjoy your holiday.
Here are a few tips to keep you on track:
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Avocado, pickled ginger and tofu soba-noodle saladThis soba-noodle salad is light and refreshing, with clean Japanese flavors. It takes just minutes to prepare, using pre-marinated tofu available from supermarkets.Read this article -
Brown Rice and Barley Salad with Spiced chickpeasBy combining brown rice with barley, you lower the overall GI of the meal. Adding spices and roasting the chickpeas is a great way to add lots of flavor. Low fat yogurt is fantastic for creating healthy, creamy dressings.Read this article
