vitamin C

Vitamin C is something that we all need. Many of us dont get enough and I think we should all really consider changing that. Vitamin C is appealing to your health for many reasons. Vitamin C can prevent wrinkles, protect your health, help fight cancer, boost brain power, and help conserve eye sight.

An October 2007 study published in the american journal of clinical nutrion found that people who ate foods rich in vitamin C had fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin than those whose diets contained only small amounts of the vitamin C helped form collagen , which smooths fine lines and wrinkles. When finnish researchers looked at studies involving nearly 300,000 people over 10 years , they found that taking more than 700 milligrams of C suppliments daily reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by 25 percent. A diet full of vitamin C rich fruits and vegetables isn't just good for your heart, it may also lower your risk of bladder, esophagus, stomach, and lunch cancers. Pairing vitamins C and E is smart for another reason, it may reduce your Alzheimer's risks by as much as 64 percent. Vitamin C can prevent the need for reading glasses around age 45. Anti-oxidants, including vitamin C, helps prevent one of the leading causes of blindness. I never realized how essential vitamin C was . More vitamin C for me from now on for sure!

Speeding up your metabolism

Heres a few tips to help you speed up your metabolism.

#1. Eat specific foods. spices can help to speed up your metabolism by creating a thermodynamic burn that can last a few hours after you eat.

#2. Time your meals. The majority of your calories should be earlier in the day. Your meals should have less total calories as the day goes on. Try to eat little or nothing at all after your evening meal. Don't skip any meals. You should be eating 4 - 6 meals each day.

#3. Make sure you eat enough. One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to lose weight is they don't eat enough.

If you don't consume the proper amount of calories you will send your body into what is known as a survival mode. This happens when your body does not have enough calories, so it conserves energy to prepare for possible starvation.

#4. Increase your daily activities. To avoid fat storage and to loose any extra weight that you might be carrying you must increase your daily activities.

these activites needs to include weight training and cardio training. The more calories you burn, the faster you will lose weight. An increase in lean muscle mass results in a dramatic increase in fat burning.

#5. Do weight lifting before doing any cardiovascular work. The only exception is to do 5 - 10 minutes of cardio before your weight training in order to warm up your muscles.

#6. Change up your exercise routine on a regular basis. You should change some aspect of your workout every 2 - 3 weeks. This can be the number of reps or sets per exercise. The exercise order you do and the exercises .

#7. Meal combinations. Always eat protein / carbohydrate meals earlier in the day. Eat protein fat combination meals (meaning little to no carbohydrates) in the late afternoon and evening.

Theres seven quick tips to help you speed up your metabolism. If you stick to these tricks you will be dropping pounds in no time.

Antioxidants

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants play a key role in protecting your body and help in building a strong immune system. Keep these antioxidant fruits and vegetables around to maintain a healthy diet and avoid getting sick this winter.

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Antioxidant Fruits

• Apricots
• Apples
• Berries
• Grapes
• Pomegranate
• Oranges
• Grapefruit
• Cantaloupe
• Kiwi
• Mangoes
• Bananas
• Peaches
• Plums
• Nectarines
• Tomatoes
• Watermelon
• Raisins

Antioxidant Vegetables

• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Corn
• Green Peppers
• Kale
• Red Cabbage
• Sweet Potatoes

Mayonnaise

Im a fan of mayo, I put it on my sandwiches and love it in my tuna. Ive heard its not good for you but I wanted to find out exactly why.These are just some of the negative effects of mayonnaise. Im definetly going to consider picking up mayo next time.

• severe weight gain
• bone frailty
• cranial disfuntions
• clogging of arteries
• formation of “potbelly” to carry excess fat
• headaches
• stretching of the stomach
• oily hair
• oily skin
• sweating more easily from little activity
• increase risk of heart disease
• increase risk of diabetes

Sauna Vs. Steam Room

Both saunas and steam rooms are considered to be hot baths, but which is better?

Saunas have very low humidity which can make them much hotter than steam rooms. Saunas are usually between 80 degrees Celsius and 100 degrees Celsius. Saunas are safe because dry heat is used. A steam room is usually about 40 degrees Celsius. If the steam room reaches any degrees hotter than 40 degrees Celsius its capable of scalding your skin. Saunas are heated with stones placed on a steamer vs. steam rooms that are heated by a steam generator. Both saunas and steam rooms have therapeutic benefits. Steam rooms tend to feel hotter because your sweat doesn't evaporate and carry away heat. If you have respiratory problems like sinus congestion or asthma you might like the moist heat of the steam room. Steam rooms are very effective against bronchitis, allergies, and sinusitis. A downside of the steam room is that it can be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria because of the warm heat. If the steam room is properly cleaned this wont be of much concern. Both saunas and steam rooms have there pros and cons id suggest trying them both out and deciding which you like best!

15 Health must haves

I found this article on shape and I found it to be very interesting . 15 healthy foods to keep in your kitchen at all times. These foods are not only the typical '' healthy'' foods but they give you optimum nutrition. Heres the list!

1. Yogurt

2.Wild salmon

3. Egg whites

4.leafy greens

5.blueberrys

6.almonds

7.black beans

8.apples

9.tomatoes

10.orange juice

11.sweet potatoes

12.wheat germ

13.pomegranete

14. hot pepers

15.oatmeal

check out this link for specifics on each food type and why it brings so much to your health.

http://www.shape.com/healthy_eating/nutrition_101/foods_healthiest/p/page/1

Why drink water?

Why drink water? Many wonder this and ask themselves. I have 9 great reasons why you should drink water everyday.

1. Weight loss

2. Heart Healthy

3.Energy

4. Headache cure

5. Healthy skin

6. Digestive problems

7. Cleansing

8. Cancer risk

9. Better exercise

Water is a big component in weight loss. Most of the time when we think were hungry we're just thirsty. Water has no sugar and no calories making it a much better choice than soda or juice. Water also can lower your risk of heart attack on may 1, 2002 american journal of epidemiology found that those who drank more than five glasses of water a day were 41% less likely to die from a heart attack during the study rather than those who drank less than two glasses. Water also gives you energy, being dehydrated can leave you with no energy and make you feel tired. Drinking a lot of water can prevent head aces. Half the cause of headaches is dehydration. Drinking water is also good for your skin. After drinking a lot of water your skin glows and can clear up. Stomach aches are a problem we all get and drinking water can cure this. By drinking water it clears up our digestive system. Water can also clear out all toxins and waste products.Last drinking a lot of water helps make your workout more productive. When dehydrated its harder to workout and lift weights. If you drink water your workout will be much more productive and you will be full of energy.