Dieting and Health

The Importance of Vegetables Fruits and Nuts in Your Diet

2014-03-21T09:20:00.000-05:00

Vitamin A (retinol) function is essential for healthy eyes, skin, hair, organ linings, and bone formation. Vitamin A is a fat- soluble vitamin.

Food Sources: carrots, dark green leafy vegetables, cantaloupes, oranges, apricots, fortified milk products, eggs and oily fish.

Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is essential for hemoglobin, maintain healthy skin, and regulate the function of cells in the nervous system.
Food Sources: bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, papayas, oranges, cantaloupes, beans, sweet potatoes and other potatoes, sunflower seeds, fortified cereals, poultry and fish.

Vitamin E (tocopherol) is essential for blood flow to the heart, fertility, lung protection, male potency, pituitary regulation, reduces blood cholesterol, retards aging, maintain skin and hair health. It is also, needed for healthy eyes and the prevention of toxemia pregnancy.
Its function is the protection of cell membranes from damage. It also, plays a role in red blood cell formation and the protection of red blood cells from damage.

Food Sources: cabbage, lettuce, green leafy vegetables, olive oil, corn oil, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, whole wheat, whole- grain products, dried beans, margarine, eggs, and fish.

Vitamin E is a fat- soluble chemical essential to human health. It is stable to visible light, heat, acid and alkali. Its potency is reduced by rancid fats.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin. It is vital to formation of collagen, which is important for the growth and repair of body tissues. It helps maintain capillaries, bones and teeth.

Food sources: citrus fruits, green peppers, strawberries, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes and melons.

Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) is a fat- soluble vitamin. It is produced in the skin by the action of sunlight. It is also, found in animal products. The function of vitamin D is to enhance the absorption of dietary calcium; helps to form bones and teeth. It aids the systems that require calcium: circulatory, nervous, and muscles.

Food sources: nuts, fortified milk, cheese, butter, margarine, fortified cereal and breads, oily fish, liver, eggs, cod liver oil, dried peas and beans.

Other Vitamins and Minerals are Important:

Thiamine (B-1) is a B complex vitamin; its function is to convert glucose into energy. It is essential for the functioning of the nervous system, muscles and the heart.
Food Sources: peas, potatoes, grain products, whole-grain, fortified cereals, and breads, dairy products, organ meats, fish and eggs.
Riboflavin (B-2) function is essential to maintain healthy skin, for the release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
Food Sources: green leafy vegetables, peas, beans, fruits, nuts, milk, cheese, liver and eggs.

Niacin (B-3) function is essential for the release of energy from glucose and fats, and the synthesis of hormones and other substances in the body. It also, maintains healthy skin. Niacin has two forms; nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. It is essential for utilizing energy from food. Some nicotinic acid or nicotinamide is usually needed in the daily diet to supply the amount required.
Food Sources: peas, beans, potatoes, peanuts, whole-grain products, milk, eggs, tuna, fish, poultry, liver, and meats.

Vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) is essential for the growth of red and white blood cells in bone marrow, cells of the intestinal lining and hair follicles.
Food Sources: milk, milk products, eggs, oysters, yeast, fish, poultry, pork, lamb, liver and beef.

Folic Acid (M) works along with vitamin B-12 to form red blood cells. It is essential for the formation of red and white blood cells, growth and repair of cells, promote production of proteins and RNA and DNA.
Food Sources: green leafy vegetables, peas and beans.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin. Its function is necessary for blood clotting, and for calcium metabolism in bones. It is formed by bacteria in the intestinal tract. There are 3 forms of vitamin K. The third form is synthetic; it is called menadione. Only the other two forms of vitamin K are natural and is found in food of plant origin.
Food Sources: green leafy vegetables, pork liver, cauliflower, grain products, potatoes, fruits, milk, eggs, cheese and cabbage.

Minerals are essential to the body functioning. They are needed to maintain healthy bones and teeth, cells and tissues, conduction of nerve impulses, aids blood clotting, and the contraction of the heart and muscles.
Minerals: calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium, chlorine, sulfur, iron, copper, fluorine, iodine, selenium, zinc, chromium, cobalt, manganese, and molybdenum.

Calcium: is essential to maintain healthy bones and teeth, contraction of muscles, and the heart, conduction of impulses along the nerves, aids in blood clotting, and maintains the connection of cells and tissues. It is essential for the growth of children, and young adults. It is also, needed for women who are pregnant, and for those who are breast feeding in a sufficient amount. Women lose protein and calcium during lactation, which can result in osteoporosis.
Food Sources: milk, dairy products, canned salmon, sardines, green leafy vegetables, eggs, dried beans, peas, nuts, seeds, oysters, shrimp and citrus fruits.

Phosphorus: is essential for the structure of crystals in bones and teeth, and to the formation of high energy phosphate bonds. Their role is to transfer energy from ingested fat, carbohydrate and protein to the cells. Vitamin D and Calcium are needed along with phosphorus for development and maintenance of the skeleton frame work of the body. Normally, if the protein intake is sufficient so is the phosphorus intake.
Food Sources: cheese, peanuts, meat, whole-wheat, corn, lamb, fish, milk, rice, nuts, eggs, dried peas and beans.

Sodium: is found in many natural foods, and is added to many processed foods. Its role is regulating the body's water balance, function of nerves and muscles by generating the electrical charges for muscle contractions and nerve transmission. It also, controls the heart's rhythms.
Food Sources: canned soups, tomato juice, olives, cheese, table salt, (smoked, cured pickled fish, meats and vegetables)

Potassium: along with sodium is essential to regulate the body's water balance and for nerve and muscle functioning. It generates electrical charges involved in muscle contraction and nerve transmission, and maintains regular heart rhythm. The cause of loss of potassium can be severe diarrhea, vomiting, excessive use of diuretic drugs and some kidney diseases.
Food sources: potatoes, dried fruits, nuts, bananas, beans, green leafy vegetables, fruits, meats, milk, and fish.

Magnesium: function is essential for bone and tooth structure, nerve impulse transmission, muscle function, bone and tooth structure. A severe deficiency can be due to excessive diarrhea, or alcohol abuse. More than half the magnesium in your body is in your bones.
Food Sources: nuts, whole-grain cereals, dark green vegetables, dairy products, dried fruits, meats, hard water, clams and other sea foods.

Iron: is present in hemoglobin and myoglobin; carry oxygen pigments of blood and muscles, is essential in the activity of some enzymes, plays and important role in the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells, acts as an oxygen reservoir in muscles. Iron from the hemoglobin in meat is better absorbed than from vegetables.
Food Sources: liver, red meat, shell fish, nuts, egg yolk, enriched breads, cereals, rice, pasta and green leafy vegetable.

Copper: plays an essential role in many enzyme activities in the body; formation of skin pigments and connective tissues, and help incorporate iron into hemoglobin.The body regulates the absorption of copper.
Food Sources: whole-grain cereals and breads, dried fruits, grapes, nuts, beans, peas, mushrooms, organ meats, certain oceans and shellfish.

Fluorine: Its role is to strengthen hard bones and teeth structure. It also composes the mineral in the tooth enamel.
Food Sources: tea, fluoridated drinking water, fish and other seafood.

Iodine: is essential for the formation of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. These hormones controls the rate of energy released into the body. A deficiency of iodine can be the cause of an enlargement of the thyroid gland known as a goiter.
Food Sources: shellfish, salt water fish, and iodized salt.

Selenium: is an antioxidant; it helps to protect cells and tissue from oxidation.
Food Sources: whole-grain cereals, meat, fish, shellfish and dairy products.

Zinc: is essential for testicular function and sperm formation. It is required for growth and energy production, maintain healthy eyes and help in the healing of wounds.
Food Sources: whole-grain cereals, beans, peas, nuts, oysters, meat, fish and eggs.

I grew up on a farm of large fields of vegetables, and orchards with their beautiful trees bearing fruits and nuts. My parents also, raised animals; chickens, cows, pigs, horses and a dog. There were places to fish and hunt. The farm gave us back more than my parents put into it. We received good health and happiness.

Vegetables, fruits and nuts are much needed in our diets. It is difficult to get many of our young people and older ones as well, to eat green leafy vegetables. Exercise, without eating the proper foods will not produce a healthy and fit body. I have listed food products, and their nutritional values, sources of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and their functions in the body.

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Fiber and Water are Essential to Dietary Intake

2014-02-25T07:00:00.000-06:00

Fiber is found in all fruits and vegetables. It supports the work of the digestive system. Water replaces the fluids that are lost from sweat and urine. Fiber and water are essential to dietary intake.

Fiber plays an important role in the digestive process by adding bulk into the feces, and binding water during the digestion process, that encourages the passage of waste products through the bowel. Therefore, it plays a vital role in proper bowel functioning. It is also, believed to aid in the protection of some diseases of the digestive tract.

Good Sources of Fiber:
Fiber comes from the tough skin and flesh of fruits, and the husks of grains. Some good sources of fiber are whole grain bread; pasta, brown rice, apples, bananas, grape fruits, oranges, strawberries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, dried beans, spinach, peas, raisins, almonds, prunes, and dried apricots.

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Tahitian Noni® Juice and Athletes

2013-09-16T13:00:00.000-05:00

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Carbohydrates and their benefits

2013-09-09T15:40:00.000-05:00

Carbohydrates are a basic source of energy.

They are stored in the body as glycogen in virtually all tissues;

principally in the liver and muscles. Also, they are absorbed in the form of glucose, galactose, or fructose.

Carbohydrates are present in food in digestible and indigestible forms.

Those which can be utilized are an important source of energy.

Those which can’t be utilized (usually some form of cellulose)

are beneficial in adding bulk to the diet.

Carbohydrate Food Sources

Whole grains

fruits

vegetables

legumes (peas and beans)

potatoes

honey

refined sugars

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2012-09-19T17:10:00.004-05:00

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2012-08-15T11:05:00.001-05:00

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Tips For A Successful Diet

2012-06-19T17:10:00.000-05:00

Written by: Marlon

Diet Tip No. 1: Drink plenty of water
The body needs water to keep our cells and body systems running efficiently. Most importantly, water is needed to maintain the bodies blood volume, which is necessary for regulating body temperature and delivering nutrients and oxygen to the rest of the body. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, which occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry on normal functions. A mild case of dehydration can drain the body of energy and make you feel sluggish.

Diet Tip No. 2: Fruits and Vegetables
You should eat at least 2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables every day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need a minmum of 4 servings of fruit and 6 servings of vegetables.

Diet Tip No. 3: Eat Small Meals
Eat 4 to 5 meals or snacks daily will help you control your appetite and manage your weight.

Diet Tip No. 4: Protein And Calorie Intake
Taking protein with every meal will help maintain muscle mass while burning fat. It has been estimated that we need about 0.75 grams of protein per pound/kilogram of body weight. Find your own protein requirement, then first, find out your weight in pounds/kilograms and multiply that figure by 0.75. Most people will find they regularly consume more than they require. Which is why so many people gain weight in the first place!

A useful guideline for lowering your calorie intake is to reduce your calories by at least 500, but not more than 1000 below your maintenance level. For people with only a small amount of weight to lose, 1000 calories will be too much strain on their body. As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.
An alternative way of calculating a safe minimum calorie-intake level is by reference to your body weight or current body weight. Reducing calories by 15-20% below your daily calorie maintenance needs is a useful start. You may increase this depending on your weight loss goals.

Diet tip No. 5: Healthy Food
Keep healthy food in your house for meals and snacks will help you achieve your goal. You'll be less likely to cheat on your diet while reaching your goal quicker.

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How to Manage your Weight Successfully

2012-03-03T07:02:00.000-06:00

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Having a few valuable tips from those who have been successful in managing their weight, can be very helpful in helping others to maintain their weight.

Tips:

Drink plenty of water

The body needs water to keep our cells and body systems running efficiently. Most importantly, water is needed to maintain the body’s blood volume, which is necessary for regulating body temperature and delivering nutrients and oxygen to the rest of the body. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, which occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry on normal functions. A mild case of dehydration can drain the body of energy and make you feel sluggish.

Fruits and Vegetables

You should eat at least 2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables every day. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need a minimum of 4 servings of fruit and 6 servings of vegetables.

Eat Small Meals

Eating 4 to 5 meals or snacks daily will help you control your appetite and manage your weight.

Protein and Calorie Intake

Taking protein with every meal will help maintain muscle mass while burning fat. It has been estimated that we need about 0.75 grams of protein per pound/kilogram of body weight. Find your own protein requirement, then first, find out your weight in pounds/kilograms and multiply that figure by 0.75. Most people will find they regularly consume more than they require, which is why so many people gain weight in the first place.

A useful guideline for lowering your calorie intake is to reduce your calories by at least 500, but not more than 1000 below your maintenance level. For people with only a small amount of weight to lose, 1000 calories will be too much strain on their body. As a guide to minimum calorie intake, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that calorie levels never drop below 1200 calories per day for women or 1800 calories per day for men. Even these calorie levels are quite low.

An alternative way of calculating a safe minimum calorie-intake level is by reference to your body weight or current body weight. Reducing calories by 15-20% below your daily calorie maintenance needs is a useful start. You may increase this depending on your weight loss goals.

Healthy Food

Keeping healthy food in your house for meals and snacks will help you achieve your goal. You'll be less likely to cheat on your diet while reaching your goal, and success will come quicker.

Source:
Tips For A Successful Diet
by: Marlon Barrier

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Flesh vs. Spirit: the War Within

2010-05-21T23:10:00.000-05:00

Whether trying to maintain a desired weight, remaining faithful to a spouse or reaching a goal, temptation exists - causing its victim to make a choice and sometimes several choices. When the individual feels guilty and want to do good by correcting mistakes, but finds themselves powerless against the temptation, the battle is within -thereby, causing the individual to become imbalanced. The flesh and the spirit are now at war.

Paul, the Apostle, clearly understood these things. He stated, " For I know that in me [that is, in my flesh] dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me." Romans 7:18-20.

No human being, is empowered to live above temptation. But, we can find ways to control our fleshly desires, and to reach our goals. It is too difficult to fight these battles alone - to do so, often leads to self destruction. For more information, I recommend this book to inspire courage, hope and strength.

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