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FOODS TO AVOID ,IF YOU HAVE DIABETES

  If you have diabetes, chance are someone has said that you are not allowed to eat fruit. This is not true; people with diabetes can eat fruit and fruit can be included in a healthy eating plan. But, because fruit is a carbohydrate, fruit will affect your blood sugar and you cannot eat unlimited amounts. And certain fruits may cause your blood sugars to spike at a quicker pace than others. The tricky part about eating with diabetes is that everyone responds to food differently. While one person maybe able to eat apples without any issue, someone else may find that apples cause their blood sugars to spike. Testing your blood sugars before and after eating fruit can help you to determine which fruits are best for you  Other ways to keep blood sugars controlled while enjoying fruit is to think about the context in which you eat it. You'll have a better chance at keeping your blood sugars controlled if you avoid juice altogether, limit your fruit servings to no mo...

FOOD THAT HELP US LIVE LONGER

    Research shows   that what you eat can be one of the most important factors to living a long, healthy life. Along with exercise, your diet can be extremely effective  at preventing chronic disease and promoting health and longevity. Eating a significant portion of these 6 nutrient-dense foods every day can help you naturally strengthen your immune system and could add years to your life by boosting your health. GREEN VEGETABLES .  Raw, leafy greens are packed with nutrients but are super low in calories. At only about 100 calories per pound, leafy greens are an excellent weight-loss food, since they can be eaten in virtually unlimited amounts. Greens provide protection for blood vessels, promote good eyesight, and are associated with lowering the risk for diabetes. Several of these vegetables, among them arugula, bok choy, kale, and collard greens, belong to the cruciferous family, a particular type of vegetable known for its c...

WATCH FREE MOVIES ON THE NET

    Now   people  are turning to the Web for entertainment,  including  movies, TV shows, and videos. Some  sites are the best on the Web for finding all sorts of multimedia, anything from documentaries to classic TV shows to action-packed movies  made for popcorn and soda. These are free resources that anyone can use. Here  are  some  sites   that  you  can  enjoy  on  the  net. Surf The Channel: Surf The Channel is a great source for hundreds of different shows in a wide range of categories. It's a video search engine, so you can use it find movies, TV shows, videos, short films, and animation – all in the same place. IMDB: IMDB, also known as the Internet Movie Database, has added free full length movies and TV shows to its already large and informative site. You can also use IMDB to look up information about any actor: upcoming movies, current projects, images...

PLANS TO BOOST METABOLISM

  There are many different ways to increase metabolism, But if you're trying to lose weight, some methods work better than others. Why? Because some metabolism diet tricks actually cause weight gain . Yes, that's right. They cause your body to get bigger instead of helping you to slim down. So how do you sort through the science to find effecti ve metabolism-boosting strategies? Follow this 3-step plan to increase your metabolism to lose weight, tighten up and keep the fat off for good. The Right Way to Increase Metabolism to Lose Weight There are simple ways to increase your metabolism for weight loss. But they don't involve eating special foods, taking diet supplements or snacking more often. In fact, the best strategy to burn more calories is more simple than that. You need to move more without eating more.  But a simple plan isn't always an easy plan. Changing your daily movement habits can be hard. So  this   is the 3-step plan to incr...

COMMON COLD AND FLU

    The best way to avoid winter germs is with a flu shot, a healthy lifestyle and good personal hygiene. Colds and flues are caught in two main ways: From respiratory droplets spread from a cough or sneeze (droplets generally travel By touching contaminated surfaces such as door handles, taps, tissues and hands and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes. Flu viruses can survive on some hard surfaces for up to 2 days.   Boosting your immune system helps your body fight germs. Eat a healthy diet with lots of fruit and veggies, reduce stress, don’t smoke and get plenty of sleep and exercise. Avoid close contact with people who are sick as much as possible. Wash your hands often in soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel, especially before eating and after contact with a sick person.   A well-fitting face mask covering the nose and mouth helps protect against airborne viruses. They should be used only once and changed 2-3 times daily...

SPINACH -THE BEST FOOD

  Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae native to central  and western Asia. Its leaves are eaten as a vegetable. It is an annual plant growing as tall as 30 cm. Spinach may survive over winter in temperate region Spinach can be added to all different diet types and can be incorporated into low-carb recipes because of its low calorie, high fiber food status. Spinach adds volume, color, texture, vitamins and minerals to all meal types. Whether cooked or raw, spinach is a nutrient packed food. Spinach   is  a   low-carbohydrate diets because they contain negligible amounts of carbohydrate (about 5 grams in one cup's worth) and have little impact on blood sugar.  There are three different types of spinach, each of which have several varieties within its class that vary in size and shape. Savoy spinach has dark, green, crinkly, and curly leaves. Flat/smooth leaf spinach is easier to clean then savoy and i...

BRISK WALKING FOR WEIGHT LOSS

    According  to  a  new  research   ,regular  brisk  walking   is  a   more  effective   method   for  weight  loss  than   going  to  the  Gym.  A study by the London School of Economics found that those who engaged in “regular, brisk walking” for longer than half an hour had lower Body Mass Indexes (BMI) and smaller waists than those who did other exercise such as going the gym or playing football or rugby. The results were particularly true for women, people over 50 and those on low incomes. Dr Grace Lordan, who led the research said: “The results thus provide an argument for a campaign to promote walking… Given the obesity epidemic and the fact that a large proportion of people are inactive, recommending that people walk briskly more often is a cheap and easy policy option.” ...