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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Something Fishy but Healthy

4:57 PM by dody · 0 comments
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Fish is essential in a healthy diet. They contain many healthy ingredients that are vital for the normal functions of the human body. Fish contains high levels of protein, omega 3 fatty acids, and vitamin D. In addition, fish is low in fat and may help reduce the risk of disease like childhood asthma and prostate cancer. Many studies prove that fish oils play
a major role in the prevention or treatment of heart disease because of the presence of omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are known to reduce blood triglycerides (main component of vegetable and animal oil), blood pressure, inflammation, and abnormal heart rhythms. Many studies also show that omega-3 fatty acids help reduce the risk of dementia, arthritis, asthma, and kidney disease.

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in May 1997 showed that fish and fish oil supplements may help improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. These benefits can be utilized if exercise is combined with six grams of tuna fish oil. In addition to these benefits reduced body fat can also be achieved if exercise is done while consuming fish oil. Fatty acids in fish oil achieve this by balancing High-density lipoproteins (HDL) and low-density lipoproteins (LDL). It also relaxes the arterial walls and prevents the generation of plaque inflammation and platelet augmentation. Fish oil may also be used as treatment for some kinds of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is defined as an autoimmune condition where the synovial membrane becomes inflamed. This membrane works by protecting and lubricating the joints. Omega 3 fatty acids present in fish can help reduce inflammation in the joints caused by arthritis. Fish oil, combined with anti-inflammatory drugs, may aid in relieving joint aches and pains caused by arthritis.

However, recent studies show that too much fish on one's diet may do more harm than good. High-levels of mercury are present in many store-bought fish that appear to be fresh, gleaming, and healthy-looking. Though the usual side effects of fish oil are moderate, the ones caused by mercury contamination can be very hazardous. In particular, mercury exposure is dangerous to children and pregnant women. Birth defects, learning disabilities, and hair loss are some of the effects of mercury poisoning.

According to studies, traces of mercury are found in fish because of a process called biomethylation. Biomethylation is a process wherein elemental mercury present in water are converted by bacteria into methylmercury. Methylmercury is absorbed by fish through their gills as they eat aquatic organisms. Toxins are then spread up the food chain, affecting other parts of the ecosystem. Normally, large fish like tuna will have higher levels of toxins compared with small fish like tilapia and salmon.
Cooking does not remove the toxins from fish. However, toxicologists are careful in saying that fish per se does not cause toxicity, but the traces of mercury present in the fish. People should not be scared to eat fish. In moderate amounts, fish is still good for consumption since it is an excellent source of protein and other nutrients.
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Friday, August 21, 2009

one Way to Weight Loss

5:35 AM by dody · 2 comments
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Weight loss is something that concerns all, less work and easy lifestyle is making every overweight. Weight loss is attainable and sustainable with moderate dietary changes and 20-40 minutes walk of cash five days a week. Another very good reason why the festivals are just a few months of summer so you can have time to throw off the pounds gained from eating
all that rich food you need to get in your bathing suit again. More than falling into this holiday season is pretty easy, since it is the season when the entire world can be quite extravagant with their spread.

Then the guilt sets in the first of January. Many New Year resolutions are created by then. Vows and pledges of abstinence from food and extensive exercises are done in a way, but there are a lot of people forget or just closes.

Some blame the loss only to their genetic interests. Just because your family has a history of fat or overweight does not mean you have to be. Only determine the genetic makeup of our bodies and not our way of body fat. You can lose or reduce their body fat by weight loss is simple, easy and natural.

The first is to drink plenty of water early in the morning when you wake up. Drinking distilled water at least eight times a day. Has lots of healthy, fat-free natural foods breakfast. Just walking at least an hour a day is good exercise to help weight loss. Clean your colon and candida, you can consult your doctor or pharmacist about how to do this. If you can, no food intake after six hours, this can be quite difficult, but you may be surprised with the results.

Weight loss is a gradual process, there is no need to stress about it. Just do a daily routine and the same suit. With all the mind and the strict discipline and determination, can shed those extra pounds off before reaching the beach.
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