Healthy Eating ..
Honey and lemon help lose weight:
Over ages, the health benefits of drinking honey and lemon in warm water has had many takers and staunch believers who vouch by its miraculous fat melting properties. This potent combination triggers an increase in bile production from the liver and stimulates and hydrates the colon helping expel toxins, bacteria, undigested food and prevents constipation.
Lemons help the body regulate the absorption of sugar and its abundant Vitamin C helps the body absorb calcium into its fat cells, which is critical to faster fat burn. Lemons are rich in citric acid that combines with existing digestive acids and enzymes to assist the digestive process. The fiber, Pectin present in lemon peels converts into a jelly when it comes in contact with enzymes in your gut, increasing satiety, reducing cravings and overeating and reducing the absorption of sugar from the food you eat.
So its importance to sparking metabolism, aiding smooth digestion and colon health, and helping in expelling waste products is a given. But ensure that you do not go overboard with the lemon juice or honey as both in excess can create other imbalances like acid reflux, tooth enamel erosion, etc. As is the case with all diets, the results will vary from person to person so follow the golden rule to understand your body type and notice signs from the body when you embark on this juice course.
Top Ten Superfoods for your optimum health:
1. Wild Salmon - Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins D and E. Salmon is an anti-inflammatory that promotes optimal health. Inflammation is responsible for many chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Aim for 2-3 servings per week.
2. Nuts - All nuts are highly beneficial for excellent health, in particular, walnuts. Walnuts are very high in omega-3 fats. A handful of nuts a day is going to provide you with the protection you need.
3. Berries - All berries contain plant nutrients called phytochemicals and flavonoids that may help prevent cancer. The most potent berries (according to the ORAC Scale) are Acai berries, Goji berries and Blueberries. There is much well-documented research on the health benefits of these berries.
4. Green Tea - Great tea contains high concentrations of catechin polyphenols particularily EGCG which is a powerful antioxidant. Not only is it beneficial in weight loss, it has also shown to be protective against heart disease and cancer.
5. Beans - Beans such as Black Beans are high in phytochemicals and cholesterol-lowering fiber. The high fiber content is also helpful for weight loss.
6. Maitake and Shitake Mushrooms - These mushrooms contain a polysaccharide called Beta 1,3 Glucan and Beta 1,6 Glucan which boosts the immune system by stimulating white blood cells. They may prevent normal cells from turning into cancer cells. The Japanese government has approved Maitake as a cancer fighting treatment.
7. Umeboshi Plum - The powerful acidity of this pickled plum has a very healthful alkalizing effect on the body. It neutralizes fatigue, stimulates healthy digestion, and promotes the elimination of toxins. One Umeboshi plum a day is considered an excellent preventive.
8. Sea Vegetables - The lignans and phytochemicals in sea vegetables have been found to inhibit cancer cell growth. The sea vegetable also promotes healthy thyroid function, prevents cardiovascular disease, has an anti-inflammatory action and are high in Iodine, vitamin K, Magnesium and B vitamins.
9. Yogurt - The beneficial bacteria in yogurt or yogurt products such as Kefir promote digestive health. It has also been shown that this same bacteria can strengthen the immune system. Yogurt also increases gamma interferon a protein that helps the white blood cells fight disease.
10. Garlic - Garlic’s health benefits are numerous. Garlic can help lower cholesterol, help lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and control blood sugar. Garlic is an anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and an antioxidant.
By mindfully choosing healthful foods such as these Superfoods, you are promoting not just Optimum Health in your life but creating a better quality of life as well.
The ancient Ayurveda system from India, Ayurveda,
encompasses a comprehensive individualized dietary system. Dietary and
lifestyle guidelines are founded on a person’s body-mind type, called a
Dosha. The primary three Doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha with various
combinations such as Vata/Pitta, Pitta/ Kapha and even a Tri-dosha type
which has no dominate constitution type.
The Pitta is generally very muscular particularly in the upper body and tends to be fit with little body fat. The Pitta is also warm and susceptible to heartburn, fevers, high blood pressure and skin diseases. The recommended diet is cooling with more raw foods and leafy green vegetables with no hot spices or foods such as onions or garlic. In general, the Pitta has a strong digestive system and can handle most foods including dairy and meat. The Pitta does well with sweet fruits between meals and plenty of protein.
The Kapha has a slow metabolism and does not do well with dairy and meat and does well on a vegetarian diet. The Kapha is usually stocky and puts on weight easily. Light foods are generally recommended and the Kapha requires plenty of activity. The best foods are leafy green vegetables especially those from the cabbage family with beans as the main source of protein. To help stimulate a weak digestive system, spicy foods with plenty of garlic and ginger work well.
You need to know what foods work best for your body type. However, WHAT you eat is not as important as WHEN you eat and even HOW you eat. To lose weight your digestive system must operate properly. This can only be done by eating complete meals, generally three, throughout the day with no snacking. Dinner should be consumed by 7:00 pm with no additional snacking. Fruit should be eating separately between meals as per your body type.
For a proper nutritional balance, meals should also contain not just carbohydrates, but ample protein and good fat. You cannot just have rice and vegetables, a bowl of cereal with rice milk or spaghetti and a salad as a complete meal, since each of these meals contains insufficient amounts of protein and fat. If you consume a meal deficient in protein and/or fat you will be hungry before your next meal.
With rice, for example, a legume or meat serving is required as a source of protein. The Vata does best with lentils, which create less gas then beans. The Kapha does well with all beans. The Pitta has the strongest digestive system and does fine with animal protein or legumes. Each meal must have some form of dietary fat. The Kapha needs the least amount of fat in their diet. The Vata needs a substantial amount of oil in their diet with the Pitta requirements falling in-between.
In conclusion, to manage your weight without dieting, you must eat the right foods for your body type and have three nutritionally complete meals daily with no snacking. Each meal must be prepared with sufficient healthy fats and one serving of protein. Herbal formulas can be taken to help promote fat metabolism and control the appetite.
ref: http://www.curejoy.com/content/lose-weight-based-on-an-individualized-ayurveda-body-type-system-by-khabir-southwick/
