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Eight Foods Good to Women

Posted by Diana Heather at December 23, 2010

Health care is a popular topic among women and there are many dietary suggestions for them. But what food is on earth good to women? Here we give a list of healthy foods.

1. Good for the brain: spinach.
Spinach is called "de- oxidation food" because of its carotene and superoxide dismutase which stop the pathological changes of blood vessels of brain. Except for the spinach, plenty of foods have the same function, such as chives, fat beans, tomatoes, carrots, beans, nuts, peanuts, cashews, almonds, steamed brown rice and pork liver soup.

2. Good for the eyes: sweet potato.
Vitamin A is called "guardian of eyes". If the human body lacks it, the eyes become less sensitive to the light. And it is likely to get nyctalopia, uncomfortable in a dark environment. Vitamin A is turned from carotene which is rich in carrots. But sweet potatoes also contain much carotene, and thus can provide rich vitamin A which is good for the eyes and skin.

3. Good for the hair: kelp.
When people mention of the foods good for the hair, they can name a lot. For example, black sesames and nuts make the hair black and shiny and gingers help the hair grow. But do you know what food is the best for the hair? That is the kelp. According to experts, long- term eating of kelps can supply the body with iodine, and effectively turns the hair black and shiny.

4. Good for the lung: tomato.
According to the newest research taken in Britain, eating tomatoes three times a week can prevent the respiratory system disease and protect the lung from the infection of bacteria. The less sweet tomatoes contain more lycopene.

5. Good for the legs: banana.
Rich in potassium, bananas are good for the legs which can prevent muscle cramp. Celery is also good for the legs as it contains plenty of colloid calcium carbonate, preventing the edema of legs.

6. Good for the heart: abyssal fish.
German experts said: if people stick to eat 50 grams fish, especially the abyssal fish per day, he can reduce the 40% chance of getting heart diseases. Unsaturated fatty acid contained in fish reduces the blood pressure, restrain the cardiac excitability and slow down the heart rate.

7. Good for the nails: egg.
Healthy nails take on pink color as they have enough supply of blood. If the color of nails change, it means they lack nutrition, especially the proteins. And eggs are the rich source of proteins.

8. Good for the skin: broccoli.
Broccoli tastes delicious, known as "solider against cancers". It can repair the skin and keep it smooth and elastic as it contains much vitamin A, vitamin C, and carotene.
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4 Really Easy Tips on How to Lose A Pound A Day

Posted by Diana Heather at December 06, 2010

Are you looking for tips on how to lose a pound a day? You should know that quickly losing weight is not easy, but it is possible. You can only lose a pound a day if you are willing to cut down your calories and be more physically active. There is no other way. So forget about those fad diets and gimmicky products because they will not help you.

The key on how to lose a pound a day is to burn more calories than you consume. One pound of fat is equivalent to 3,500 calories. So this means that you have to create a calorie deficit of 3,500 to lose one pound in one day. You can do this by decreasing your calorie intake and burning off those unwanted pounds. But do not starve yourself because you will need energy when you work out.

You should take extra caution in doing this. These tips on how to lose a pound a day are not meant for those whose BMI fall in underweight or normal weight.

How to Lose a Pound a Day Tip #1: Plan Your Workout Regimen
Calculate the amount of calories you need to burn in a day. You should know that the amount of calories you burn is dependent on your weight. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn. Aim to burn around 2,000-3,000 calories per day. This means that you have to spend at least 1 to 2 hours of high intensity workout. It would be best to ask an expert to plan a workout regimen for you.

How to Lose a Pound a Day Tip #2: Cut Down on Calories
So how do you lose 3,500 calories in one day? Aside from exercise, you also need to limit your daily calorie intake to a maximum of 1,500 calories. This amount of calories will keep you going throughout the day. Also make sure that you drink plenty of water, especially when you work out. Do not starve yourself. Otherwise, you will end up consuming more calories than you intended.

How to Lose a Pound a Day Tip #3: Make a Diet Journal
When aiming to lose this much weight, you need to keep track of your calorie intake. It would be easier to just list down everything you eat in one day. Plan your meals in advance so you would not end up eating calorie loaded foods.

How to Lose a Pound a Day Tip #4: Eat Smaller Meals Throughout the Day
It is also best to eat smaller meals throughout the day. Eating smaller meals will fuel your metabolism. So check the portion sizes of each meal. Make sure that you eliminate foods that are high in calories, fat, and sugar. Incorporate lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and protein into your diet.

These tips on how to lose a pound a day may be too much for your body. There is a tendency that you will end up overworking your body and slowing down your metabolic rate. Losing a pound in a day is only possible for a limited time. After that you need to convert to a more manageable approach, e.g. instead, aim to lose one pound in one week. So this means that you only need to burn an extra 500 calories in one day.

So, when you are really determined to follow these tips on how to lose a pound a day, you have to proceed with caution and make sure that you have a planned approach for a sustainable long-term weight loss as well.
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