All They're Cooked Up to BeTry out these other tips and tricks to make your veggies extra nutritious:
1) Skip the thaw. Cooking straight from frozen retains more vitamin C. (See the top "C" fruit and vegetable sources.)
2) Spice them up. Adding cumin, ginger, and these four herbs will boost the antioxidant punch of both raw and cooked veggies.
3) Drizzle a little. Olive oil, that is. Your body better absorbs the nutrition in veggies when eaten with a bit of fat. (Check out this article for tips on using healthy fats to help you eat less.)
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Is Your Diet Giving You Wrinkles?
Is Your Diet Giving You Wrinkles?
Written by RealAge, Inc., peer-reviewed by Dr. Axel Goetz,
Wrinkles may be an inevitable part of aging, but that doesn't mean fighting them is useless. Protecting your skin from exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the most significant thing you can do to prevent wrinkles, sagging, and discoloration. And, some people try invasive techniques, such as chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, or surgery.
But those efforts are all done from the outside. What about protecting your skin from the inside? Shield Your Skin
• spend less time outdoors
• clean your skin gently each day and wear moisturizer
• wear sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
Can something as simple as modifying what you eat and drink help you smooth the lines on your face or prevent future wrinkles?
Erase wrinkles NO, look younger YES
Studies show that what you eat, or don't eat, has a definite effect on the health of your skin. As the outermost barrier of the body and your largest organ, the skin is continuously exposed to various sources of stress, including many environmental factors. So, although a new diet won't clear away all your wrinkles or halt skin aging, nutrition can make a huge difference not only in how you look, but also how you feel. This in turn will influence how young or old you may appear to be.
Food fight... against aging
Researchers are just beginning to explore the extent of diet's role in the skin aging process. One recent study revealed that people whose diets are rich in vegetables, beans, olive oil, nuts, and multigrain breads are less likely to wrinkle than those who feast on red meat, butter, and sugary foods.
Experts suspect that antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E and the minerals zinc and selenium may keep wrinkles at bay by reducing the amount of potentially damaging free radicals produced by skin cells. One study revealed that a supplement that included a combination of these antioxidant vitamins helped protect the skin from aging due to solar UV exposure.
Another study suggests that for light-skinned people, consuming a diet rich in carotenoids offers similar UV protection and also may contribute to healthy skin coloring.
To achieve a healthy, youthful glow, turn away from the sun and turn to carotenoid-rich foods such as cantaloupe, apricots, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and other fruits and vegetables that have deep green, yellow, orange, and red hues. A multivitamin may provide your skin further protection against aging.
In addition, several research reviews have revealed that botanical antioxidants show promise as an effective means of protecting skin cells against ultraviolet radiation; this is another good reason to eat at least four servings of fruits and five of vegetables each day.
Some Healthy Food Choices for Your Skin and Body
Choose Nutrients Supplied
Vegetables
Spinach, leaf lettuce, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes Vitamin A (carotenoids)
Tomatoes, bell peppers Vitamin C
Fruits
Papayas, mangoes, cantaloupe Vitamin A (carotenoids)
Oranges, grapefruits Vitamin C
Other Foods
Fortified whole-grain cereals (check label) Vitamins B, D, zinc, selenium
Nuts, sunflower seeds Vitamin E, zinc
Salmon, tuna Vitamins D, E, calcium, omega-3 oils, selenium, protein
Vegetable oil Vitamins D, E
Low-fat milk Vitamin A (retinol), calcium, zinc, selenium
Eggs Vitamins A (retinol), E, B, zinc
Legumes, dried beans Vitamins B, zinc
Find more skin-healthy food selections with the RealAge Vitamins and Nutrients Best Bets.
Visit the water fountain of youth—several times a day!
Imagine what happens to a plant when it goes without water for too long. It begins to droop, then it becomes dry and brittle. Watering the plant may bring it back, but it will likely have damaged leaves. Water works similarly within people. By drinking water, you moisturize your skin from the inside out, helping to maintain its elasticity and suppleness—less drooping, less drying, and less damage. Monitoring such things as your thirst and energy levels, as well as the concentration of your urine, is a good way to assess whether you're getting enough to drink. Alcoholic beverages and caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and colas don't count; they have a diuretic effect that may deplete your body's water supply. Exercise and low humidity climates also can affect your body's water level. Remember to drink extra water each day to account for these factors.
The bottom line: you'll get out what you put in
It may not be a sure cure for crows' feet, brow furrows, or laugh lines, but improving a few food and behavior choices could save your skin. Although studies specific to wrinkle prevention are currently limited, a
host of other studies reveal that the same vitamins and nutrients
that may protect your skin also are beneficial to the health of your eyes, teeth, nails, bones, and circulatory system. So, if a more youthful appearance is what you seek, then skin is only a portion of the equation. By eating a diverse diet, including five servings of vegetables per day, you can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger. And adding more antioxidants and essential oils can bring out a healthier and younger-looking you. RA
Healthy Tips
• Look for foods containing vitamins A and C, zinc, lean proteins, and essential fatty acids. These are great for healthy skin.
• Leave the skin on fruits and vegetables (wash well) and eat raw or lightly cooked for optimal nutrition.
• Minimize intake of simple or high glycemic-index carbs, such as enriched bread or flour products, processed and refined foods, candy, and soft drinks. These are often nutrient poor and high in sugar.
• Include complex or low-glycemic index carbohydrates, such as whole-grain breads and cereals, and legumes.
http://www.realage.com/RealBeauty/Articles.aspx?aid=10334
Written by RealAge, Inc., peer-reviewed by Dr. Axel Goetz,
Wrinkles may be an inevitable part of aging, but that doesn't mean fighting them is useless. Protecting your skin from exposure to ultraviolet radiation is the most significant thing you can do to prevent wrinkles, sagging, and discoloration. And, some people try invasive techniques, such as chemical peels, Botox, dermal fillers, or surgery.
But those efforts are all done from the outside. What about protecting your skin from the inside? Shield Your Skin
• spend less time outdoors
• clean your skin gently each day and wear moisturizer
• wear sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses
Can something as simple as modifying what you eat and drink help you smooth the lines on your face or prevent future wrinkles?
Erase wrinkles NO, look younger YES
Studies show that what you eat, or don't eat, has a definite effect on the health of your skin. As the outermost barrier of the body and your largest organ, the skin is continuously exposed to various sources of stress, including many environmental factors. So, although a new diet won't clear away all your wrinkles or halt skin aging, nutrition can make a huge difference not only in how you look, but also how you feel. This in turn will influence how young or old you may appear to be.
Food fight... against aging
Researchers are just beginning to explore the extent of diet's role in the skin aging process. One recent study revealed that people whose diets are rich in vegetables, beans, olive oil, nuts, and multigrain breads are less likely to wrinkle than those who feast on red meat, butter, and sugary foods.
Experts suspect that antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E and the minerals zinc and selenium may keep wrinkles at bay by reducing the amount of potentially damaging free radicals produced by skin cells. One study revealed that a supplement that included a combination of these antioxidant vitamins helped protect the skin from aging due to solar UV exposure.
Another study suggests that for light-skinned people, consuming a diet rich in carotenoids offers similar UV protection and also may contribute to healthy skin coloring.
To achieve a healthy, youthful glow, turn away from the sun and turn to carotenoid-rich foods such as cantaloupe, apricots, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and other fruits and vegetables that have deep green, yellow, orange, and red hues. A multivitamin may provide your skin further protection against aging.
In addition, several research reviews have revealed that botanical antioxidants show promise as an effective means of protecting skin cells against ultraviolet radiation; this is another good reason to eat at least four servings of fruits and five of vegetables each day.
Some Healthy Food Choices for Your Skin and Body
Choose Nutrients Supplied
Vegetables
Spinach, leaf lettuce, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes Vitamin A (carotenoids)
Tomatoes, bell peppers Vitamin C
Fruits
Papayas, mangoes, cantaloupe Vitamin A (carotenoids)
Oranges, grapefruits Vitamin C
Other Foods
Fortified whole-grain cereals (check label) Vitamins B, D, zinc, selenium
Nuts, sunflower seeds Vitamin E, zinc
Salmon, tuna Vitamins D, E, calcium, omega-3 oils, selenium, protein
Vegetable oil Vitamins D, E
Low-fat milk Vitamin A (retinol), calcium, zinc, selenium
Eggs Vitamins A (retinol), E, B, zinc
Legumes, dried beans Vitamins B, zinc
Find more skin-healthy food selections with the RealAge Vitamins and Nutrients Best Bets.
Visit the water fountain of youth—several times a day!
Imagine what happens to a plant when it goes without water for too long. It begins to droop, then it becomes dry and brittle. Watering the plant may bring it back, but it will likely have damaged leaves. Water works similarly within people. By drinking water, you moisturize your skin from the inside out, helping to maintain its elasticity and suppleness—less drooping, less drying, and less damage. Monitoring such things as your thirst and energy levels, as well as the concentration of your urine, is a good way to assess whether you're getting enough to drink. Alcoholic beverages and caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and colas don't count; they have a diuretic effect that may deplete your body's water supply. Exercise and low humidity climates also can affect your body's water level. Remember to drink extra water each day to account for these factors.
The bottom line: you'll get out what you put in
It may not be a sure cure for crows' feet, brow furrows, or laugh lines, but improving a few food and behavior choices could save your skin. Although studies specific to wrinkle prevention are currently limited, a
host of other studies reveal that the same vitamins and nutrients
that may protect your skin also are beneficial to the health of your eyes, teeth, nails, bones, and circulatory system. So, if a more youthful appearance is what you seek, then skin is only a portion of the equation. By eating a diverse diet, including five servings of vegetables per day, you can make your RealAge as much as 4 years younger. And adding more antioxidants and essential oils can bring out a healthier and younger-looking you. RA
Healthy Tips
• Look for foods containing vitamins A and C, zinc, lean proteins, and essential fatty acids. These are great for healthy skin.
• Leave the skin on fruits and vegetables (wash well) and eat raw or lightly cooked for optimal nutrition.
• Minimize intake of simple or high glycemic-index carbs, such as enriched bread or flour products, processed and refined foods, candy, and soft drinks. These are often nutrient poor and high in sugar.
• Include complex or low-glycemic index carbohydrates, such as whole-grain breads and cereals, and legumes.
http://www.realage.com/RealBeauty/Articles.aspx?aid=10334
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Do U ve the Guts for "Self Appraisal" ???
A little boy went into a drug store, reached for a soda carton and pulled it over to the telephone. He climbed onto the carton so that he could reach the buttons on the phone and proceeded to punch in seven digits (phone numbers).The store-owner observed and listened to the conversation:Boy: "Lady, Can you give me the job of cutting your lawn?
Woman: (at the other end of the phone line): "I already have someone to cut my lawn."
Boy: "Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now." Woman: I'm very satisfied with the person who is presently cutting my lawn.
Boy: (with more perseverance) : "Lady, I'll even sweepyour curb and your sidewalk, so on Sunday you willhave the prettiest lawn in all of Palm beach , Florida." Woman: No, thank you.
With a smile on his face, the little boy replaced the receiver. The store-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy.Store Owner: "Son... I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job." Boy: "No thanks,
Store Owner: But you were really pleading for one.Boy: No Sir, I was just checking my performance at thejob I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!"
This is what we call "Self Appraisal" :-)
Ref : "http://www.funandfunonly.org"
Do U ve the daring to go for this kind of self appraisal???? :-)
Woman: (at the other end of the phone line): "I already have someone to cut my lawn."
Boy: "Lady, I will cut your lawn for half the price of the person who cuts your lawn now." Woman: I'm very satisfied with the person who is presently cutting my lawn.
Boy: (with more perseverance) : "Lady, I'll even sweepyour curb and your sidewalk, so on Sunday you willhave the prettiest lawn in all of Palm beach , Florida." Woman: No, thank you.
With a smile on his face, the little boy replaced the receiver. The store-owner, who was listening to all this, walked over to the boy.Store Owner: "Son... I like your attitude; I like that positive spirit and would like to offer you a job." Boy: "No thanks,
Store Owner: But you were really pleading for one.Boy: No Sir, I was just checking my performance at thejob I already have. I am the one who is working for that lady I was talking to!"
This is what we call "Self Appraisal" :-)
Ref : "http://www.funandfunonly.org"
Do U ve the daring to go for this kind of self appraisal???? :-)
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
He gives us more than our expectations more than what v can hold!!!!
Once a boy went to a shop with his mother. The shop keeper looked at the small cute child and showed him a bottle with sweets and said 'DearChild you can take the sweets but the child didn't take. The shop keeper was surprised such a small child he is and why is he not taking the sweets from the bottle. Again he said take the sweets now his mother also heard that and said''beta take the sweets,yet he didnt take. The shopkeeper saw that the child was not taking the sweets So he himself took the sweets and gave to the child The child was happy to get two hands full of sweets..
When they returned home, his Mother asked him Why didnt you take the sweets when shop keeper told you to take?The child said ''Mom, my hands are very small and if i take the sweets from my hands then i can only take few but now you see when uncle gave with his big hands, how many more sweets i got.
Moral: When we take, we may get little but when God gives, he gives us more than our expectations more than what v can hold!!!!
When they returned home, his Mother asked him Why didnt you take the sweets when shop keeper told you to take?The child said ''Mom, my hands are very small and if i take the sweets from my hands then i can only take few but now you see when uncle gave with his big hands, how many more sweets i got.
Moral: When we take, we may get little but when God gives, he gives us more than our expectations more than what v can hold!!!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)