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We should eat breakfast not just because it is a morning routine. Come to think of it, breakfast is the meal that follows dinner, in which the interval is quite long. By morning, our body’s glucose reserves are at the minimum. And just as we are about to start another day, it is but proper to refuel our body and replenish our blood glucose (sugar) by eating a healthy breakfast. A growing body of scientific evidence shows that people who eat breakfast are more likely to:

-    have improved concentration. This is because the human brain’s main source of energy is glucose and maintaining sufficient blood glucose will maximize brain functioning.

-    more physically active with longer endurance. By eating a healthy breakfast, your body has high energy levels that can sustain the whole day activity.

-    have decreased cholesterol level, thereby reducing the risk for cardiovascular
diseases. Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast can consume less
dietary cholesterol than those who don’t.

-    have better weight control. By eating breakfast, you may reduce hunger later in the day or may make you choose light foods for the next meals. The diet acquired by most breakfast eaters are usually low-calorie and low-fat diet. Breakfast skippers, on the other hand, may feel hungry later in the day, having them tendencies to grab  any kind of food just to fill in their empty stomach. Unplanned diet may predispose one to eat high fat-containing foods, hence predisposing to obesity.

Recent research pointed out that the habit of skipping breakfast should be stopped. Researchers have found that the incidence of heart attacks, sudden death, and stroke peaks between 6:00am and noon. They believe that a physiologic mechanism in the body could explain this. They turned their attention to one of the blood products called platelets. 1

Platelets are small components in blood that can stop bleeding. Like when we get a cut, platelets become activated causing them to clump together inside our arteries and form a plug that will seal the cut, eventually stopping the bleeding. But platelets can also be activated by some other factors. It is now known that platelets become most activated in the morning hours, leading to the formation of internal blood clots and posing the person in grave threat for stroke, heart attack and sudden death. However, a study performed at Memorial University in St. John’s Newfoundland revealed platelets of subjects who consumed either a low or fat-free yogurt, orange juice, fruit and protein-rich food have significantly low levels of activated platelets. 1 Simply put: Eating a light, very low fat breakfast can modify the morning platelet activation, preventing blood clot formation and keeping you away from the potential risk of stroke and heart attack.

So if you are a person who skips breakfast, perhaps this will be a wake up call for you. It is about time to change that old habit before it is too late.

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Below are some simple tips on how to enjoy your special day while still watching your caloric intake:

1.     Get up 20 minutes earlier every day this week and go for a brisk walk around the neighborhood, or do 30 extra minutes on the bike to blast extra calories.

2.     Try to drink 2 large glasses of ice water before consuming any food or tasting an alcoholic beverage.

3.     Make it a goal to limit your sugaryor alcoholic celebratory drinks to only one glass.

4.     Try to have a low calorie, but nutritious and filling snack before you go out to eat – that way you will not eat as much while you are out.

5.     If you want to order a special celebratory dessert than skip the appetizer.

6.     If you know you are planning to eat at a restaurant with friends for dinner, then try to limit your calorie intake during the day. Try skipping the bun on your sandwich, or limit the amount of dressing on your Chef salad.

7.     Consume water, and tons of it.  Keep your body hydrated all day long.   Drinking lots of  water is  a super  way to feel fuller and will help you eat fewer calories. 

8.     Forget about  your 2 early morning mugs  of java  that are loaded with cream and sugar  and save the calories for your birthday cake when you go out with friends.  

9.     Add  in an extra workout during your lunch break – go for  a brisk walk around the office a few times or take a fast  walk outside.

10.  If you are planning on  having a celebratory meal  with your friends,  forget about  your early morning  vending machine treat and take the stairs instead of the elevator durning your  whole day. 

11.  Request that your waitressbring you a to-go box and pack  up part  of your birthday  meal  before you eat  the first  morsel. 

12.  Remember that 3500 calories = one  pound of fat.  What you eat  is the biggest  factor to keeping excess weight off.  Indulge once a  day, but always  think about it first and limit the extent  of your indulgences.

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All men and women have four natural body shapes:

• Hourglass
• Spoon
• Ruler
• Cone

All these four shapes require different types of exercises and treatments. “The outside appearance of a person’s body tells far more about one’s metabolism, general health and dietary requirements than even a blood test can,” says Dr. Ingram. So, every person needs to determine his/her body shape.

Hourglass: Every woman dreams of having an hourglass shaped figure. People with this figure have a tendency to carry more weight on the upper and lower body but are slender through waist. This body shape look balanced and curvaceous.

To maintain an hourglass figure one needs to exercise regularly and need to be extra careful regarding diet. High quality protein, eggs, green leafy vegetables, and nuts, avocado and skimmed dairy products should be taken and there should be a limitation on sugar intake.

Spoon: It is mostly known as pear shaped body type People with this kind of body type carry most weight on their hips, thighs and buttock whereas; remain slender on the upper body. The fat accumulation is chiefly in the lower body. Such people should increase their calcium intake and cut down the fat intake. Minimizing sodium intake, will be helpful in maintaining blood pressure.

Ruler : People with this body type have a tendency of putting weight around your midsection and have very few body curves. Wrong diet can lead to unwanted weight gain and health problems. These people need to add high quality protein, complex carbohydrate, calcium and whole wheat in their diet.

Cone: A cone body type has slender hips but carry most weight on chest, stomach and arms. These people are prone to an increased risk of heart disease and metabolic disorder. Diet for a cone shaped, commonly known as apple shaped people should contain sufficient amount of healthy fats and fiber-rich complex carbohydrate. Therefore, lot of vegetablesm fruits and whole grains are required

It is said that one is subject to different health risks according to one’s body shape. So, it is important to determine the body shape so that one can work accordingly to minimize health risks. There are people who want to change their body shapes, but it is not possible. The only thing one can do is to be healthy by regulating the diet and lifestyle.

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Step 1: Choose fruit and juice Choose your fruit and fruit juice. A variety of flavors mixed together can make for the most satisfying smoothie—a few dashes of cranberry juice or a squeeze of lime may be just what that O.J. and banana combo needs. Step 2: Peel, pit, or de-seed fruit Peel, pit, or de-seed your fruit if necessary. Step 3: Put in fruit, add juice Put the fruit in the blender, and add the juice. For a sweet smoothie, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of honey. For a cold one, add 6 to 8 ice cubes. And for an extra health kick, throw in protein powder, wheat germ, bee pollen, or flaxseed. Step 4: Add milk, cream, or yogurt Add the milk, light cream, or yogurt to give the smoothie a rich and silky texture. Step 5: Blend Put the lid on the blender, and blend at a medium speed until smooth. Running your blender too high will turn your creation into glorified fruit juice. Running it too slow will leave behind large chunks of unblended fruit. Step 6: Taste Stop the blender and do a taste test, then make any necessary adjustments, adding yogurt or ice to thicken, honey to sweeten. Step 7: Pour and serve Pour your smoothie into the glass, and serve. The South American variant of the smoothie is called a “licuado,” as in “liquefied” or “blended.”

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