Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Nature heals; the physician is only natures assistant. Hippocrates
The quote from Hippocrates, considered the Father of Medicine, sums up the importance of nutrition. It is doubtful any modern physician would agree with him but findings consistently reveal that if we eat right, we have the foundation for great health.
Most of the overweight people tend to skip meals. Breakfast is the most easier meal to be skipped. Everyone is in a hurry. We do not have time in the rushing hours of morning to listen to demands of our body. Hunger can be easily suppressed at this time of the day. This is a simple fact- you eat less, you weigh less but is it that simple? Do you really lose weight by not having breakfast, leave alone a healthy breakfast? Let us find out why mom (even ancient Ayurveda practitioners) used to say- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
What Does Breakfast Do?
fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients to keep our bodies running in peak condition. The more you eat these foods, the less likely you will struggle with weight and aquire illnesses. Local and seasonal fruits an vegetables are the best, for several reasons, They are cheaper, they help the economy of your area and they taste better.
If you are struggling with weight and you need more energy, you probably need a change in your diet. The next time you drive past your local farmers market, make yourself stop and purchase these 9 fruits and vegetables guaranteed to get you on the road to better health.
Author: cristal munoz
By Cristal Munoz
The soy bean is a legume related to the pea that has been used in Asia for over 5000 years. Soy is very high in protein and very low in carbohydrates when compared to other beans and these two factors make soy a very healthy option.
Soy itself is very versatile and thousands of food products contain soy oil, soy flour, soy protein etc. The most common foods that are made from soy are Tofu, vegetarian hamburgers and hotdogs and alternative dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, soy milk and infant formula.
Author: Befanis Margaret
A year ago I saw a photo of myself and was furious at how fat I looked! I knew I was carrying some extra weight, but this photo was a shock. Even my arms looked fat and I realized it was time for me to lose weight. I went into major search mode and eventually found a plan that helped me lose 25 pounds in ten weeks! If you've struggled with weight like I have then maybe the healthy diet plan I found can help you, too.
I'm a career woman in my 40's and work was my priority for years. As a result, I've taken shortcuts with my health. I've been a serial dieter, living on a roller coaster with my weight, which fluctuated by 25 pounds in either direction for the past 10 years.
