Showing posts with label Health Articles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Health Articles. Show all posts

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Diet to Follow to Improve Eye Sight

    Close your eyes and imagine you have not seen ever since the world and yourself. You will not have a thought with what it looks like when you only feel it. Eyes are very vital for the human body. Eyes are the windows of the soul. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can pay benefits not only to your heart but to your eyes. Nutrients such as Vitamin C, omega-3 oils and key plant molecules are so important that you really can eat your way to better vision. 



    • Leafy greens 
    Spinach, chard, kale, broccoli and sprouts are rich sources of two vital pigments - lutein and zeaxanthin - that are used by the retina at the back of the eye for clear vision.
    • Eggs 
    Egg yolk is an added key source of the important eye pigments, lutein and zeaxanthin.
    • Bilberries 
    Bilberries and blackberries are rich in anthocyanins that can prevent and slow blindness caused by macular degeneration and cataracts.
    •  Oily fish 
    Omega-3 fats found in oily fish helps lower the risk of glaucoma and macular degeneration. Omega-3 fats may also protect from dry-eye syndrome.
    • Nuts and seeds 
    Nuts and seeds are a rich source of Vitamin E, which may help prevent cataracts and other forms of blindness by protecting eye cells from UV damage.
    • Fresh fruit 
    Vitamin C, reduce the risk of all leading eye diseases including macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Health Tips - Foods to Reduce Belly Fat

    Good exercise, lifestyle choices and nutrition can help reduce stomach fat. Here are some foods that will help beat the bulge.

    Health Tips - Foods to Reduce Belly FatEggs
    Eggs contain vitamin B12, which the body needs to metabolize or burn fat. Eggs also provide lean protein and increase energy for more activity and exercise to work the abdominal muscles and reduce fat.

    Olive Oil
    The right fats are healthy and help to reduce hunger. Olive oil and canola oil contain monounsaturated fats as well as omega-3 fatty acids. These help to lower cholesterol levels, prevent heart disease and they satisfy hunger cravings for carbohydrates which add to fat on the stomach.

    Beans
    Beans have low calories and high fiber and protein content. This helps to reduce weight around the waist and tone the body’s muscles. Add chickpeas, black, lima, kidney beans and all types of lentils to your weekly diet.

    Barley
    Barley has excellent cholesterol lowering effects due to its high content of beta-glucan, a soluble fiber. Eating barley also reduces the risk of heart disease and adult onset diabetes, and obesity. Replace rice with barley to reduce stomach bloating and fat.

    Vegetables
    Vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants as well as fiber that reduce fat around the middle. Their high fiber content also causes feelings of fullness so overeating unhealthy food is avoided. Have a salad before your meal for best results.

    Dairy Products
    Calcium in dairy products helps to break down fat around the stomach and may even prevent it from forming. Try low fat milk and plenty of yogurt which also has probiotics for healthy digestion and to decrease bloating.

    Tea
    Tea is rich in antioxidants, improves cardiovascular health and speeds up metabolism to burn more fat. Green tea and white tea are less processed and have higher levels of antioxidants.

    Oatmeal
    Oatmeal contains the highest amount of protein of any grain. It also has more healthy soluble fiber than whole wheat, rice or corn.

    Eating the right foods along with a regular fitness plan will help to reduce belly fat and tone muscles.
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