The Fantastic Low Cost High Protein Foods You Should Try

Any expert in diet and nutrition will tell you that protein is essential for your wellness and wellbeing. The problem with protein, is that it tends to have a considerable price tag associated with it.

 

Protein is important because it helps to aid muscle repair and recovery after a bout of exercise. A high protein diet tends to be more expensive than a high carb diet, however, but there are ways around this. If you are a savvy shopper, you can make some sensible choices to help bring down the cost of the protein on your weekly menu.

 

Liver, for example, is a very out of fashion type of food, but it is cheap and is packed with protein. Ox liver is one of the cheapest sources of protein that you could possibly buy and, like other offal, it is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available. Due to the fact that the liver is used for detoxification, it can also harbour certain toxins, so you need to steer clear of livers from older or bigger animals, especially non-organic ones. Chicken or lambs liver is your best bet, and be sure to buy organic if you can. Liver is packed with vitamins, including A, iron, B12 and the full range of B vitamins, as well as that all-important protein.

 

Mussels are also protein rich. They are a little more expensive, but still great value, and contain lots of minerals such as selenium, iron, zinc and vitamins C and B12. They’re also very delicious, especially when cooked with garlic, wine and chilli.

 

Quark is another excellent source of protein, and very cheap at 34p per 100g. This is a rich, creamy cheese that is very high in protein as well as being a great source of B vitamins and calcium. You can use it to thicken sauces (even that garlic and wine sauce for the mussels to double-dose on your protein if you want!)

Categories: Cost, high, high protein, Liver, low, nbsp, Protein, vitamins

8 Drugs that Don’t Do What They Were Intended For

These days we take all kinds of drugs and medicines, but where exactly do they come from? Here’s a run down of the different drugs we use today, and their accidental histories:

 

1. Novocain: This drug is used to numb a local area, such as while having a dental procedure, but how did we get this bright idea? According to wellness expert Lauren Gelman, ‘The commonly used anaesthetic is actually named for the drug cocaine. Cocaine was first introduced as a local anaesthetic in 1884, but it caused a number of addictions and deaths. A few years later, German chemist Alfred Einhorn began to look for a safer substitute; in 1905, he discovered the injectable local anaesthetic procaine, which became Novocain.’

 

2. Lithium: We use this drug for managing bipolar disorder and other issues related to mental wellbeing. However, Gelman notes, ‘Before it received FDA approval in 1970, the metal was first used in the 1840s to treat bladder stones and gout. A century later, Australian psychiatrist John Cade observed that guinea pigs injected with a form of lithium became sedated rather than excited; subsequent large-scale clinical studies confirmed lithium’s effectiveness for preventing mania.’

 

3. Cortisone: Gelman details, ‘Cortisone (and subsequent forms, such as hydrocortisone) was created out of a WWII rumour that German pilots were injecting steroid hormones to help counteract high-altitude stress. The myth spurred the US military to research their own comparable drug.’ Now the drug is used for a variety of ailments, including inflammation, pain, allergies, skin disorders, and autoimmune diseases such as lupus and psoriasis.

 

4. Warfarin: This life-saving drug is used to stop blood clotting. Gelman describes, ‘In 1921, veterinarians in Canada and North Dakota observed that when certain cattle had a minor injury or surgery, they bled excessively and sometimes fatally. The doctors concluded that the cows had been eating spoiled clover, which contained a substance that caused the bleeding. In 1940, a University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemist isolated a pure form of the compound, and later it was introduced to the market as Warfarin.’

 

5. Rogaine: Gelman outlines, ‘Minoxidil first appeared on the market in 1979 as a breakthrough drug for high blood pressure. However, it increased body hair growth for 80% of patients who took the drug orally; within three to six weeks, patients would grow dark hair on the face and then on the back, chest, arms, and legs. Upjohn began marketing the drug as a solution to apply to the scalp in 1988.’

 

6. Viagra: This erectile dysfunction drug is also known by the generic name of Sidenafil. Gelman comments, ‘Sidenafil (the generic name) was first tested in the 1980s to treat high blood pressure and improve blood flow in patients with chest pain. In trials, it didn’t have much of an impact on angina, but it did lead to erections. In 1998 Sidenafil became the first oral drug approved to treat impotence, replacing injected medications.’

 

7. Tamoxifen: Gelman points out, ‘Tamoxifen was originally intended as an anti-fertility drug when it was synthesized in 1962, but it turned out that it stimulated ovulation instead of suppressing it.’ Now, we use Tamoxifen to treat oestrogen-positive breast cancer, which accounts for 50 to 70% of cases. Moreover, the drug may also prevent the development of breast cancer in high-risk patients.

 

8. AZT: ‘Jerome Horwitz, of the Karmanos Cancer Institute, first synthesized AZT as a potential anti-leukemia drug in 1964, but it didn’t work,’ says Gelman. ‘In the 1970s, AZT was found to be active against a retrovirus, which led government researchers to consider it as an HIV fighter. The FDA approved the drug in 1987.’

Categories: Blood, blood pressure, breast cancer, Drug, gelman, high, high blood, lithium, local anaesthetic, nbsp, novocain, Viagra

Fat-Burning Cardio: Five Myths that Are Getting in Your Way

There are various theories regarding cardio training and weight loss. Some wellness enthusiasts assert that it’s best for your fat-burning wellness to do cardio at a low intensity, while others recommend doing it on an empty stomach. The problem is that different fitness professionals have different beliefs, and all the conflicting information out there can lead to misconceptions that hamper your progress, and overall wellbeing. Therefore, we turned to certified strength and conditioning specialist Jim Carpentier to debunk some common cardio myths.

 

1. Long Cardio Workouts at Low Intensity are Best: According to Carpentier, ‘Since your heart rate is not high enough [during low-intensity workouts], your body doesn’t really get a workout from it. Slow/fast workouts (interval training), where you sprint for one minute and then walk for two are best for burning fat. Simply put, a higher heart rate burns more calories. For example, you burn 100 calories in 20 minutes of low-intensity work compared to 160 calories in 10 minutes of high intensity, and you also burn more total fat in less time during a high-intensity workout.’

 

2. You Don’t Need to Enter Your Weight/Height into Machines: ‘The machine won’t be calibrated with your information, and won’t offer personalised results,’ Carpentier warns. ‘Your actual weight should be taken first thing in the morning, before you have consumed any foods or beverages to tip the scale. Enter that weight — and your height if possible — on the machine and you should be set. If the machine says you burned a total of 150 calories, but you weigh 250 pounds and the machine is calibrated to 180 pounds, this number is likely inaccurate.’

 

3. A Quick Cardio Workout Burns Fat Cells: Carpentier points out, ‘If your goal is to burn fat, keep in mind that you only start burning fat cells after approximately 20 minutes of a cardio workout. After warming up at low intensity on a treadmill, stationary bike, StairMaster, or stepper for two minutes, up the speed to moderate intensity for 10 minutes, then do two minutes at lower intensity, then five minutes at high intensity, then close with five minutes of moderate intensity, and two minutes of low intensity as a cool down. Total cardio workout time: 26 minutes.’

 

4. You Should Have an Energy Bar/Drink Before Doing Cardio: If you do this, ‘you only end up burning the calories you just had before hitting your existing fat cells, which is counterproductive if you’re trying to lose weight,’ says Carpentier. ‘Remember that energy bars and drinks were designed with endurance athletes in mind, therefore may have hidden sugars and fat which give them a high calorie content. Instead, have a low-calorie snack about an hour before the workout (allowing enough time for digestion), such as an apple and a half-cup of low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese. You won’t sacrifice energy for the workout, and those minimal calories from the preworkout snack will be burned quickly during a 20- to 30-minute, moderate- to high-intensity cardio session.’

 

5. You Should Doing Cardio on an Empty Stomach: In The Men’s Health Guide to Peak Conditioning, Ellen Coleman, RD, nutrition consultant with The Sport Clinic in Riverside, California, notes, ‘You don’t have to starve yourself, but it’s wise to avoid eating 45 minutes to an hour before exercising. Even carbohydrates take at least an hour to digest. Fats take even longer: two to four hours. When your body diverts energy to digestion, it’s robbing muscles of power and making your workout less effective.’ Carpentier adds, ‘Don’t starve yourself before a workout and, of equal importance, make sure you are properly hydrated.’

Categories: Cardio, cardio workout, Empty Stomach, Heart Rate, high, high intensity, intensity, low intensity, minutes, moderate intensity, Myths, Workout

Men Love Foreplay: He Wants It, So Here’s How to Give It!

There’s a common misconception that foreplay is favoured by women, while men just put up with it in order to get to the good stuff. However, according to a study from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, it was found that while women assumed their partner wanted 13 minutes tops, men claimed that 18 minutes was ideal. Sexual health and wellness expert Judy Dutton, author of REDBOOK’s 500 Sex Tips, argues, ‘It pays to take your sweet time and indulge in the sensual smorgasboard foreplay can be.’ So, to help you tune into his sexual wellbeing, we’ve rounded up some real men who were happy to share their favourite foreplay experiences.

 

1. De-Robe In Front of Him: John, 40, notes, ‘When Cassie’s in the mood for lovemaking or for reminding me how sexy she is, she makes sure I see her undress. After raising her skirt above her thighs, she removes her stockings, running her hands along her calves as she pulls them down. Then she slowly unbuttons her blouse, giving me sexy looks between each button. Finally, she undoes her bra and cups her breasts as the straps fall off her shoulders. It makes me nuts.’

 

2. Sext Him: ‘Occasionally she’ll page me and send the message “I want to [bleep] tonight,”’ says Paul, 27. ‘I love getting playful, devilish little notes like this. It lets me know that she’s going to be ready and raring to go when I get home.’

 

3. Take Him Shopping: Tyson, 28, recalls, ‘Recently my sweetheart got me a gift certificate to Victoria’s Secret. She said, ‘Let’s go shopping — and you can buy anything you want me to wear.’ Being allowed to call the shots on the purchases we made was an amazing turn-on. That shopping spree was one long stretch of foreplay!’

 

4. Play Footsie: ‘My wife, Laura, plays a world-class game of footsie,’ asserts Bill, 37. ‘She has beautiful feet and wears a lot of high heels. She runs the side of her foot up and down my calf, first on the outside of my leg, then the inside. Then she kicks off her shoes and caresses my legs with her bare feet. Her toes tickle my ankles. If we’re at home or sitting in the dark back booth of our favourite neighbourhood pub, she puts her bare feet in my lap, and…I can’t stand up for a while afterward.’

 

5. Leave Him a Sexy Note: Mike, 42, remembers, ‘Once when I was putting in long hours at my job, I opened my date planner at work and found a note jotted down on that day’s page that said: “Sex @ 7pm” She must have taken my planner from my briefcase one night and written it in. Needless to say, I was home on time that night!’

 

6. Grab Your Trench Coat: ‘One night my wife and I were out to dinner and we were sitting at a table, but she wouldn’t take off her coat,’ details Tom, 31. ‘I asked her why and she said she couldn’t — and just stared at me. Turns out, all she was wearing was a trench coat and high heels. I couldn’t even eat; all I could think was, “This is the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen.”’

 

7. Strut Your Stuff: Mark, 32, comments, ‘Some women quit being sexy for their man after they get married, but Nancy has never stopped showing me how hot she is. She has this special walk that’s just for me, where she slowly struts around, with her hips swaying from side to side. When she comes home from work, she keeps the high heels on for 10 or 15 minutes — long enough so that she knows I’m getting an eyeful of that sexy walk. I want to take her straight to the bedroom.’

Categories: bare feet, Foreplay, high, high heels, Home, men, nbsp, Research, sexy, trench coat

What Everyone Ought to Know About Wearing High Heels

If you wear high heels, you probably do so with a slight guilty feeling, knowing that they are not exactly good for your health or wellbeing. But how bad are high heels for the wellness of your feet?

 

Inside your foot, there are hundreds of thousands of nerves, and also 28 bones (making up a whopping 13.5 percent of the bones in your whole body). These bones and nerves are really important as they hold you upright all day, from morning till night, and they take repetitive stress too, as people take on average 10,000 steps every day. Therefore, shoving them into uncomfortable shoes every day is hardly a good repayment for the service that they do. Around 90 percent of all women who wear high heels suffer from foot pain, fatigue and sore feet as a result.

 

In addition to this, high heels don’t give you proper foot posture, as many a podiatrist will tell you. When you wear a pair of high heels, the arch of your foot becomes higher than is natural, and yet at the same time the profile of the shoe itself is a flat one, that does not follow the natural curves of your foot. High heels can therefore be quite damaging, but there is a surprising addendum to this: small heels can actually be good for you.

 

Many people over-pronate, which means that their ankles and arches collapse inwardly on every step. Slipping on a pair of slight heels turns your ankles out slightly, counteracting this collapse. A small, stable pair of heels can actually help in this way, as well as taking the strain off overly tight calf muscles.

 

Every half inch of extra height that your heels add can actually but 25 percent more body weight onto the front of your foot, leading to tissue damage and pain.

Categories: foot, heels, high, high heels, nbsp, pair, wear high

Try the High Ropes: The Ultimate High Level Workout

You may think you would do anything to lose weight and increase your fitness, wellness and wellbeing, but would you do a high-rope based workout?

 

A new workout that is taking off in Manhattan involves being strapped into a rope-based contraption with bright red ropes and slings that are suspended from the ceiling. Representing something that looks a bit like an old-fashioned torture chamber, the high level workout is really just things that you have done in the gym, but instead of being flat on the ground you are suspended from the ceiling.

 

Known as Redcord, this workout originated in Norway and is offered at over 80 percent of all gyms in Norway. It is particularly popular with Swedish models, and is also a go-to for some of the top athletes who train in New York.

 

Your first go at this workout is sure to be a complete failure, as the muscles that you need for this workout are quite specialist and develop slowly over time. Even the fastest and strongest Olympians fail on their first few tries with the system, so rest assured that you are in good company!

 

The reason for this is that most exercises that you do at the gym allow you to cheat in some way. You can churn out reps of an exercise without properly engaging your core strength, or you can use some muscles to compensate for the weaker ones. Over time, your muscles get weaker and are unable to respond to the signals that you send them. With Redcord, it is impossible to cheat the system, and it also sharpens the connection between brain and muscles.

 

If you fail on your first time or second time at Redcord, don’t despair – when you truly get the hang of it (no pun intended!) you will find that you are working out with ease and you have the strong abs that you have always wanted.

Categories: high, high level, level workout, muscles, nbsp, redcord, rope based, ropes, time, Workout

The Perks and Perils of Wearing High Heels: An Overview

Let’s face it ladies. The words “seven-inch stiletto” and “everyday wear” cause even the most daring fashionistas to cringe and curl their toes.We’ve all thought we could do it; that enthusiastic strut and twirl in a fabulous new pair of heels at the start of the day quickly devolves into the agonizing “how-could-I-have-done-this-to-myself” pilgrimage to the closest store for flats. Even a few hours clubbing in height-defying pumps is enough to compel some women to wave their little white flags of surrender as they wince and walk home barefoot. Yes, dramatic high heels can transform an attractive ensemble into a runway ready heart-stopper, but unless you intend on sitting, floating, or being carried around everywhere you go, donning these luxurious death stilts can be a very painful, unhealthy choice.

Christian Louboutin, the esteemed French footwear designer, is openly unapologetic about the subject. In an interview with Grazia, one of U.K’s premiere fashion magazines, he insists that “high heels are pleasure with pain…If you can’twalk in them, don’t wear them.” Let’s be honest. Anyone who can afford a pair of Louboutinswants to wear them no matter how much they hurt.  But for those that believe the temporary pain of wearing high heels is always worth the cost might want to reconsider that perspective.Let’s investigate the true damage of subscribing to the idea that it always “hurts to be beautiful.”

Not only does the design of a high-heeled shoe cause one’s body to tilt haphazardly forward, but this unnatural distribution of weight virtually deforms the foot and shortens the muscles in the calves and lower back. This unhealthy posture places an inordinate amount of pressure on nerves in the back and can cause a painful condition called sciatica, which triggers spasms of pain and numbness. Additionally, a woman who wears high heels for extended periods of time at least three times a week can experience a shortening of her Achilles’ tendon. This can lead to plantar fasciitis: an inflammation or deterioration of the connective tissues in the foot.

Therefore, to be absolutely clear, wearing high heels to the point where it becomes painful to walk can cause irreparable damage to your body. Celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Victoria Beckham, who often flaunt wasp-thin stilettos,have recently disclosed that they must undergo surgery to either restructure bones in their feet or remove unsightly bunions. Parker reveals, “I went to a foot doctor and he said, ‘Your foot does things it shouldn’t be able to do. That bone there…You’ve created that bone. It doesn’t belong there’.”

On a separate but related issue, wearing seven-inch platforms inevitably increases your risk of falling over or into things. A woman who brazenly attempts to wear high heels without knowing how to walk gracefully in them increasesher possibility of falling down a flight of stairs, twisting her ankles, falling into oncoming traffic, and other countless tragedies.

It boils down to this: high heels, like everything else we wish to indulge in, should be worn in moderation.  If you simply cannot give up your glorious pumps, recognize that a shoe of this design should not be worn for extended periods of time while walking.  Here are some tips for women who seek reasonable common ground between seven soaring inches and day-to-day flats:

-Find heels that properly fit your foot shape and distribute weight more evenly.Platforms, and shoes with less dramatic “dips” will place less weight on the front of the foot.

-Many shoes feature pointed fronts that squeeze toes together, leading to corns, hammertoes, blisters and more. There are wider, rounded box-toe alternatives sold by popular brands like Dansko, found here.

-Add cushion inserts like these for comfort. Furthermore, either find footwear with reliable treading or buy shoe traction adhesives.

Marilyn Monroe once stated, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”  Monroe’s keen observation packs a powerful proverbial punch: if it hurts too much to walk, you certainly won’t go very far.  So weigh the risks of your fashion choices ladies, as we’ve got exciting places to go!

*This article has been contributed to Yourwellness by Britany Hoxie

Categories: extended periods, foot, heels, high, high heels, perils, perks, walk, wear, wearing, wearing high

Could Cutting Down on Carbs Put Your Health at Risk?

Wellness enthusiasts and dieters worldwide have a certain level of disdain for carbs, but do carbs really deserve his bad reputation? Many people believe that it’s better for your weight loss, as well as your wellbeing, to eat foods that are low in carbs and high in protein, but sometimes this isn’t always the right solution. Before you clear out your bread bin, you need to understand a little more about the benefits and the side effects of low-carb, high-protein diets.

 

When you’re eating foods that are low in carbs and high in protein, you aim to get up to 40% of your daily calorie needs from proteins alone. This is the case with weight loss plans such as the Atkins Diet, but even though this eating programme has been a dieting craze for years, the Atkins Diet has come a lot under scrutiny. Those opposed to the diet argue that the main focus of the diet is mainly on the intake of very few carbohydrates, rather that the consumption of plenty of protein. Moreover, while a diet such as this one poses no serious threat to your wellness when consumed over a short period of time, if you follow the Atkins Diet for too long, you could suffer from mild to severe health risks. The severity of the impact on your health will depend on how strictly you follow the low-carb, high-protein diet, as well as how long you plan to continue it.

 

If you eat a diet that’s low in carbohydrates for even a short period, you could realistically be looking at:

• Constipation, due to a lack of fibre


• Nausea


• Lethargy


• Dehydration


• Loss of appetite

 

Unfortunately, the wellness risks don’t end there. If you follow such a diet for a long period of time, you can experience some serious repercussions to your health. These include:

 

Kidney failure: When your diet contains high levels of protein, you put a lot of strain on your kidneys

 

High cholesterol: If your diet is high in protein, this probably means you’re consuming a lot of meat, and red meat in particular. Not only does this raise the levels of cholesterol in your body, but is also increases your risk of strokes and heart diseases.

 

Osteoporosis: When your protein levels are high, your body excretes too much calcium. This can cause you to develop osteoporosis or even kidney stones

 

Nutrition deficiency: High protein diets cause you to eat far fewer fruits and vegetables than is advised to stay healthy. You need to eat at least five fruits and vegetables a day, otherwise you could experience nutritional deficiencies. This can lower immunity in your body, and even heighten your risk of fatal diseases like cancer.

 

Ketosis: Initially, Ketosis burns off your body’s fat reserves, meaning that many dieters appreciate a bit of this process. However, by staying the state of ketosis for too long – which high-protein, low-carb diets promote – you expose your body to many dangers. The proper functioning of your organs could fail, especially in your kidneys.

 

To avoid these side effects, you need to eat a minimum of 100 grams of carbohydrates every day. Your body requires a steady source of carbohydrate every day in order for your organs to function in a healthy way. Carbs are necessary as they metabolise fats, you just have to make sure you eat the right ones. Stick to unrefined, complex carbs with a low glycaemic index and high content of fibre. Good examples include fruits, vegetables, oats and whole grain breads, which should be eaten in moderation.

Categories: Atkins Diet, carb high, diet, Health Risks, high, high protein, kidneys nbsp, low-carb, protein diets, short period, Weight Loss

Could Air Pollution Cause High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy?

Scientists are now discovering that there may be environmental reasons why some women suffer from high blood pressure during their pregnancy. A new study has shown that pregnant women who live in an area where the levels of air pollution are high are more likely to develop conditions affecting their wellness and wellbeing in pregnancy, such as high blood pressure.

 

Previous research has shown that around one in ten pregnant women develop high blood pressure. This is generally referred to as gestational hypertension and it increases the risk of needing a caesarian section to deliver the baby. It also increases the risk of the baby being born early, or having a low birth weight.

 

The results of the study, according to lead researcher Dr. Xiaohui Xu, showed that air pollution does make some kind of contribution to the risk of developing gestational hypertension. This could lead to ongoing health problems for the mother and baby, even after the pregnancy is complete.

 

It is important to note, however, that this was just a pilot study, meaning that it was simply to test the simple question of whether or not air pollution had an effect on maternal blood pressure. Having ascertained this, there are now many unanswered questions about why this should be the case and what the effect is on the long-term health of mothers and babies who live in areas with high air pollution.

 

The researchers looked at date relating to women who were suffering or had suffered from gestational hypertension, and then this information was linked to their address data, and these addresses were looked at in relation to data from the US Environmental Protection Agency about the quality of the air. It was found that women with gestational hypertension were more likely to live in areas where the air quality was poor.

Categories: Air Pollution, Blood, blood pressure, gestational hypertension, high, high blood, pollution, Pregnant Women, pressure, Women

How Can Your Diet Directly Impact Your Energy Levels?

Everyone wants to feel alert, well-rested and energetic, but sometimes this is easier hoped for than done. The fatigue that everyday life brings can have a disastrous effect on your wellness, wreaking havoc on your immune system and dampening your emotional wellbeing. However, you can have a direct and positive impact on your energy levels by making certain changes to your diet.

 

1. Eat nutrient-packed foods as much as possible: According to registered dietician Dina Aronson, MS, RD, President of Welltech Solutions, ‘Optimal energy metabolism (the process that converts food to energy) requires an abundance of vitamins and minerals. Every cell in our body can unlock its energy potential with the proper fuel from food. If we don’t get enough nutrients from foods, we suffer from sub-optimal cellular energy metabolism, making us feel tired and sluggish.’ Therefore, you’re going for a good nutrition-per-calorie rate. The best foods for this are vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, fruits, whole grains, and lean animal proteins.

 

2. Pick high-antioxidant foods: Colourful juicy fruits like berries and melons, and dark green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, collard greens, and spinach, should be high on your list of food priorities as they are high in antioxidants. These little beauties fight against free radicals in your body, which might otherwise tax your system and cause damage to your cells which, in turn, causes fatigue and chronic illnesses.

 

3. Opt for omega-3s: ‘Studies show that diets high in omega-3 fats improve mood, memory, and thinking, which are related to focus and energy,’ says Aronson. While omega-3 supplements like fish oil can help you out, they’re no substitute for food sources like fish, flax seeds, flax oil, hemp seeds, hemp oil, leafy greens, or walnuts. You should try to get at least one excellent source of omega-3 fats a day.

 

4. Ditch the diet: Aronson notes, ‘If your “diet” is synonymous with “deprivation,” you’re doing your body a “disservice.” Skimping on calories ultimately decreases your metabolism as your body tries to conserve all the energy it can. That’s why dieters often feel lethargic.’ Moreover, as your metabolism slows down, your body begins to burn even fewer calories, and then you enviably consume more calories later and put all the weight back on anyway – what’s the point? You’re far better off revving up your metabolism and keeping your energy levels high by meeting your calorie needs every day. After all, you’re going to need that energy to exercise, which should form part of everyone’s weight loss plan.

 

5. Don’t neglect breakfast: As with deprivation, skipping breakfast seems like a good diet tip to follow initially, but you end up hurting yourself in the long-run by doing so. Aronson asserts, ‘Studies show that a good breakfast not only gets your metabolism going, but it will help keep you alert and satisfied until lunch. Bonus: healthy breakfast eaters set the stage for a full day of healthy eating.’ So you shouldn’t skip breakfast, nor should you fill it with processed foods like donuts, pastries, white bagels, cereal, and waffles. Instead, choose fresh fruit, wholegrain hot or cold cereal with nuts/seeds, wholegrain bread with nut butter, or even last night’s casserole.

 

6. Drink plenty of water: ‘Being properly hydrated is a very easy and effective way to keep your energy high,’ says Aronson. ‘The body needs water, and lots of it, to function optimally.’ Don’t waste your money and calories on vitamin waters and energy drinks – unless you’re an endurance athlete. Rather, have fresh water on hand at all times and drink at least one cup every two hours. If nothing else, all those extra trips to the loo will help you get moving more!

Categories: Antioxidants, body, energy, energy levels, energy metabolism, high, Metabolism, nbsp, Nutrient-Dense, nuts seeds

Is Having Sex in the Shower as Hot as it Looks?

Having sex in the shower is often touted as an amazing sexual experience – but is it really? Trying new things is undoubtedly good for your wellness and wellbeing, and movies such as Blue Valentine and Skyfall build up sex in the shower to be some kind of sexual highlight. It seems very daring and romantic, and – best of all – can be done in the comfort and safety of your own home (unlike joining the mile high club!)

 

So what is the truth about sex in the shower – is it really as sexy as it seems? In truth – the answer is no. Whilst steamy, in a literal sense, and providing a bit of a thrill as you try something new, having sex in the shower is cramped, dangerous and overall rather anticlimactic. It’s one to avoid, unfortunately.

 

Shower sex comes with a big risk of slipping and falling. When you are wet (and possibly soapy) and attempting to do acrobatics under a stream of water, the risk of losing your footing is fairly high. Think about it – do you want to be naked and covered in soap when the paramedics arrive to deal with your broken leg?

 

In addition to this, water actually dries out the vagina and therefore you have to use a silicone-based lubricant in order to make things comfortable. Whipping out a lubricant halfway through a steamy shower session is hardly part of the romantic picture that you conjure up for yourself when you imagine shower sex. Having sex in the shower also makes using a condom far more difficult, due to the water, the positioning and the acrobatics involved with attempting to put one on under a stream of water and in a small room filled with steam. It also rather interrupts the ‘flow’ (if you will) of the traditional romp in the shower scenario.

Categories: high, nbsp, risk, Sex, shower, shower sex, truth, Water

What are the Healthy Choices in Asian Cuisine?

Asian food has a good reputation in the diet world for being low in fat and high in nutrients – Asian countries top lists for having the healthiest people in the world. It’s also a popular takeaway choice across the globe, meaning that what was once a nutrient-rich meal may not arrive at your doorstep in quite the same way. So what do you choose if you want to enjoy a takeaway but still want to maintain your diet? There are ways to get the best of both worlds, by choosing the healthiest options on the takeaway menu.

Chinese

Chinese food is notoriously high in fat and calories, not to mention the huge quantities of sugar and salt that are used to make it appealing to Western taste buds. Whether deep fried, doused in sweet and sour sauce or laden with salt on the buffet table, Chinese food isn’t good for your waistline. Instead of choosing a fried dish, you may want to try the Kung Pao chicken, meat dishes containing mixed vegetables, prawns and snow peas, or stir fries. Try not to soak everything in soy sauce, as this is high in sodium. See if your restaurant of choice offers brown rice instead of white, as this will be a healthier choice. You should also avoid the egg rolls and spring rolls, as these are fried and high in calories. If possible, also avoid noodle or rice-based dishes.

Japanese

Japanese is often considered to be the healthiest choice when it comes to takeaways, thanks to the high quantities of seafood and the fact that few dishes are fried. Sushi is healthy as it blends rice with fresh vegetables and seafood for a low-fat and high nutrient meal. There are other healthy choices too though, such as stir fries and miso soup. Avoid meals that have fried dumplings and tempura in them, as these make your meal unhealthy.

Thai

One of the spicier cuisines, Thai food has a number of hidden bad diet foods, such as the large amount of coconut cream that is used in these dishes. However, there are ways to keep this diet friendly, such as opting for satay dishes. These are dishes which take chicken, beef, tofu or shrimp and grill it on bamboo skewers. Naturally, they contain limited amounts of fat. Steamed or stir fried dishes are also healthy, as well as those with copious amounts of vegetables. Avoid choosing a dish which is made up of noodles or rice, as this will bulk up your meal with starchy carbs. Opt, instead, for vegetable-based dishes that will ensure you get plenty of vitamins and minerals.

Indian

Indian dishes are often vegetarian, but this doesn’t mean that they are automatically healthy. If the dish uses a lot of oil or butter, don’t assume that it’s fine just because it doesn’t contain any meat. Aim for vegetable dishes which include saag paneer ( a spinach dish with cheese) or aloo gobi (steamed and marinated cauliflower). Try to avoid the side dishes too, such as naan bread or samosas as these up the calorie count. There are a number of drier curry dishes which avoid the heavy cream or coconut base – these will be better for you if you do want a curry dish. If you want to avoid the vegetarian route, you could opt for something with a lean meat or fish, such as prawns or chicken.

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Why Ovulation Problems Occur and How to Prevent Them

Just to make sure we’re all on the same page in terms of sexual health, here’s a quick sex ed lesson: every month, your ovaries are meant to release an egg from the follicles as part of the reproductive cycle, and this is known as ovulation. The ever-changing balance of your hormones – such as oestrogen and progesterone –  is the trigger behind ovulation. However, for many women this doesn’t always go to plan, which can have a negative effect on your entire wellbeing. But why does it go wrong for some women?

 

If your diet is largely made up of processed and highly refined fats and carbohydrates, your ovulation wellness suffers. Moreover, there are hormones the mimic oestrogen, known as xenooestrogens, which are also thought to interfere with normal oestrogen functioning. This is especially the case with the synthetic xenoestrogens found in chemical-based cleaning, hair- and skincare products, and fertilisers and pesticides used in conventional farming. Additionally, soya products, such as soya milk and tofu, are high in phytoestogens, and so should be eaten with caution. While these plant oestrogens are good for you in moderation, you should not eat soya products more than a couple of times a week. However, eating the right foods can be a great complementary wellness tool for improving your ovary health.

 

1. Wholegrains: Foods such as barley, rye, spelt, freekeh, brown rice, millet and amaranth can bolster your ovary wellness, partly due to their high-chromium content. This leads us nicely onto…

 

2. Foods high in chromium: Aside from wholegrains, this means foods like sweet potato, corn, seafood, apples, oranges, bananas and veggies such as tomatoes, broccoli, onion, spinach, garlic, basil, lettuce, chilli, green capsicum, beetroot and mushrooms. Chromium makes up a key component of your ovary health, as is helps your body to fight insulin resistance and control sugar cravings.

 

3. Dark leafy greens: Spinach isn’t just high in chromium, it’s also packed with calcium, vitamin C, folate and magnesium. Other nutrient-full dark leafy greens to watch out for include Asian greens, beet and turnip greens, rocket, kale and parsley.

 

4. Quinoa: Although it was known as “the mother grain” to the Incas, quinoa is not actually a grain but a seed from a herb that grows at very high altitudes. However, while that’s very nice to know, the only thing you need to remember is that quinoa is chock-full of protein, calcium and fibre. If you’re new to quinoa, simply use it as you would rice.

 

5. Flaxseeds: These seeds have anti-inflammatory properties, meaning that they act as an antidepressant and even aid you in weight loss. When it comes to ovulation, however, flaxseeds really shine, providing your body with hormone-balancing lignans and phytoestrogens (plant sources of oestrogen). These components help to stabilise your ratio of oestrogen to progesterone, which helps regulate the ovulation process.

 

6. Kale: Although it has already had a mention under the “dark leafy greens category,” kale is so good for your ovary health that it deserves a special mention. Not only does this superfood have more antioxidants than any other vegetable; it’s loaded with calcium, which plays an important role in the maturation of your eggs and follicle development in the ovaries.

 

7. Seeds: Sesame, sunflower and poppy are a great source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and fatty acids. While that’s great for your general health and wellbeing, these seeds are also packed with zinc, which is known to aid reproductive health.

 

8. Liquorice root: High testosterone levels can be a sneaky culprit behind normal ovarian functioning, but liquorice root has been shown to reduce testosterone. However, you should avoid excessive amounts if you are on blood-thinning drugs or have any heart condition.

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How to Keep Going All Day with a Fatigue-Free Diet!

Is there anything more precious than a good night’s sleep? Perhaps it’s all the more precious because, let’s be honest, you rarely get one. Once you reach a certain age, you can’t even remember a day in which you weren’t tired but does that make the daytime drag inevitable, or is there something you can do to guard your wellbeing against tiredness? Aside from getting those blessed seven to nine hours a night, you can actually support your sleep wellness through your diet – who knew?

 

The first thing to remember when eating to beat tiredness is to have a healthy, balanced diet that contains foods from the four main food groups in the right proportions. If you can’t think back to when you did the four food groups at school, here’s a little refresher:

 

1. Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods

2. Fruit and vegetables

3. Dairy foods

4. Meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein

 

However, not only do you need to keep regularity within your meals, but within the times you eat them. Although it’s not always possible to eat at the same time every day, eating regular meals allows your body to work out when the next meal is coming and prepare for it. This helps you to manage your feelings of hunger (which is good for weight loss as well as banishing tiredness) and you also sustain your energy levels more effectively. The best method is to eat three meals a day and limit your intake of in-between meal snacks, especially if they’re high in fat.

 

Speaking of meals, it’s important not to neglect the most important one of the day; that’s right, breakfast. You need breakfast if you want any chance of getting the energy you need to face the day. Still, according to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), up to a third of us a regularly skipping breakfast – no wonder we’re all so knackered! The best breakfasts contain healthy options (obviously) so stick to porridge with fruit, a nice vegetable omelette or wholemeal toast with low-fat spread or jam. If you really can’t face food first thing in the morning, it’s far better to take a high-fibre snack to eat on the run, rather than snacking on high-sugar or high-fat foods when the mid-morning hunger pangs strike.

 

A good snack to choose would be fruit and vegetables, as these are good sources of vitamins, minerals and fibre, which are essential nutrients that your body needs in order to work properly. It doesn’t matter if you get your five-a-day through juices, or if the produce is fresh, frozen, tinned or dried; it all counts. Similarly, starchy foods or carbohydrates are also vital for helping you maintain a range of nutrients in your diet. Moreover, potatoes, bread, cereals, pasta and the like are a good source of energy, and so if you want to stave of tiredness starchy foods should make up about a third of everything you eat. However, not all starches are created equal; you need to go for slow-burning whole grain or wholemeal varieties, as they provide energy in a gradual way.

 

Finally, there are a few foods that you simply need to avoid to stay alert throughout the day. You’re probably good at telling your kids to go easy on the sugar, but do you take that advice yourself? Sugar steals your stamina, as well as rotting your teeth and ruining your waistline. It’s impossible to eliminate sugar from your diet, but cutting down on foods with lots of added sugar, such as sweets, cakes, biscuits, non-diet fizzy drinks and chocolates, is always advisable.

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Could Your Metabolism be to Blame for Your Weight?

Metabolism is defined as the rate at which our bodies burn calories when we are resting, known as the basal metabolic rate. Our bodies burn around 60-75 percent of our energy when we’re resting – meaning our metabolic rate impacts heavily on our weight loss efforts. The metabolism rises when we begin to move around, which is why people with more muscles burn calories more easily, because it takes more fuel to maintain the muscle than it does to maintain fat. The more exercise we get, the more we want. For people with a low metabolism, going to a quick run around the block or hitting the gym for an hour-long session sounds like a complete nightmare – they’d sooner sit and watch television. This reluctance to exercise, coupled with added fat, high blood pressure and high cholesterol is known as ‘the metabolic syndrome’. One in every five overweight people have this problem. It’s a serious matter, as it can lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular or kidney disease, or hardening of the arteries. The following habits will keep your metabolism slow – fasting, lowering your intake of calories, snacking on sugar-laden foods or sitting around all day doing nothing.

Insulin resistance is involved in the development of metabolic syndrome, meaning that you could be at risk of diabetes. Insulin is a naturally produced hormone which transfers sugar into the cells, where it is later transformed into energy. Being obese will promote this resistance, so that cells will have difficulty responding to the insulin. As your body resists, it tries to pump out more insulin, which makes the problem worse. This is where you blood sugar levels rise and your risk of diabetes increases rapdily. Obesity also increases your risk of hypertension, dislipidemia (where your bad cholesterol levels are high and your good cholesterol is low; triglycerides are high, contributing to a risk of heart disease), and kidney disease. There are more side effects of obesity as well, such as a low sense of self esteem and confidence, which can affect your mental health.

So why don’t diets work for people with a low metabolism? Diets fail for a number of reasons, be it hormonal changes, lack of motivation or muscle loss. If you cut your calorie intake from 1250 a day to 990, the body panics and worries that you’re trying to starve yourself, so it begins storing fat. If the perceived starvation continues, your body will then begin breaking down the muscle tissues to add to its reserves. It releases nitrogen in the process, which your body must wash away with water from the cells – the result of this is that you urinate more and the the number on the scales drops. But you’re actually becoming dehydrated, which will result in you feeling unwell and generally fatigued. There are healthier ways to speed up your metabolism. The main tips are to eat sensibly and regularly, with three nutritious meals each day that are low in fat and sugar but high in nutrients. Alongside this, you should get plenty of sleep, enough exercise and have your thyroid checked. Check with your pharmacist or GP about any side effects if you’re taking medication, as this could be exacerbating your problem. Don’t ever skip meals and don’t neglect your water intake. Also, avoid over-the-counter tablets that promise to boost your metabolism. While some may be harmless, others can lead to damaging side effects such as excessive sweating, diarrhoea, tremors and an increased heart rate.

Categories: bodies burn, burn calories, diet, high, Insulin, kidney disease, metabolic rate, Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolism, risk, Weight Loss

Unhealthy Snacks You Didn’t Realise Were Bad for You

In an ideal world, everyone would snack on fruit and carrot sticks. If you’re one of the few that already do, well done! For everyone else, snacking is a tricky area of your diet to navigate. It can be difficult to know what’s good for you and what isn’t – you may be surprised to know that some of these snacks make the unhealthy list, despite much PR to the contrary. It’s easy to be swayed by a bit of fancy marketing that tells you that something is good for you, but do you really know what you’re eating? Here are a few snacks masquerading as good for you, and the real nutritional details you need to know about.

Home-style popcorn

Popcorn should be great for dieters, as its naturally low in fat and calories, a whole grain and surprisingly high in antioxidants. If you were to make this from freshly popped kernels in your own home, you’d be fine. However, in the hands of manufacturers this becomes an unhealthy snack. Suddenly, our low-calorie snack food is high in salt, trans fats, calories and sugars.

Yoghurt

If yoghurt was left alone by the food industry, it would maintain its healthy nature. However, most yoghurts on the market are packed with sugars and added flavours that make them an unhealthy snack. Some products contain corn syrup, gelatine and corn starch – not ingredients you want to be eating on a regular basis. Stick to natural yoghurt and just add fruit for a sweetener – a far healthier way to eat this product.

Ritz crackers

Cheese and crackers may sound like a harmless snack, but just one serving of this has more salt and twice the saturate fat as a small portion of chicken nuggets – even more alarmingly, it contains more sugar than two Hershey’s kisses. Cheese is incredibly high in fat, so if you want to snack on this you should limit yourself to just a dice-sized cube.

If you want to make healthier choices with your snacks, you need to look for those that are high in protein, fibre, minerals, vitamins, and that are low in salt, sugar and fats. The ingredients are the top of the list will indicate to you what your product is made of. So, for example, if it is high in sugar, you know you should avoid it. Don’t be fooled by other variations though, such as glucose or malt syrups, as these are still sugar by another name. Check for foods that say they contain whole grains to ensure that they really are made up of whole wheat flour, or the equivalent. If there is just a small quantity of it, then it won’t be as good for you as you think. Try to stick to unprocessed foods where possible, such as fresh fruit and raw vegetables – you could also add a healthy dip such as houmous to make them taste a little more appealing. Nuts and seeds, as long as they are salt and sugar free, are great for snacking as they contain plenty of healthy oils and fats and are low in calories, salt and sugars. Snacking is often more out of habit than a need to eat, so try having a glass of water when you feel hungry to ensure that you really are craving food – dehydration is often mistaken for hunger and could lead to you eating empty calories throughout the day.

Categories: calories, high, popcorn, Ritz crackers, Salt, Snack, snacks, Sugar, unhealthy, unhealthy snack

Unhealthy Snacks You Didn’t Realise Were Bad for You

In an ideal world, everyone would snack on fruit and carrot sticks. If you’re one of the few that already do, well done! For everyone else, snacking is a tricky area of your diet to navigate. It can be difficult to know what’s good for you and what isn’t – you may be surprised to know that some of these snacks make the unhealthy list, despite much PR to the contrary. It’s easy to be swayed by a bit of fancy marketing that tells you that something is good for you, but do you really know what you’re eating? Here are a few snacks masquerading as good for you, and the real nutritional details you need to know about.

Home-style popcorn

Popcorn should be great for dieters, as its naturally low in fat and calories, a whole grain and surprisingly high in antioxidants. If you were to make this from freshly popped kernels in your own home, you’d be fine. However, in the hands of manufacturers this becomes an unhealthy snack. Suddenly, our low-calorie snack food is high in salt, trans fats, calories and sugars.

Yoghurt

If yoghurt was left alone by the food industry, it would maintain its healthy nature. However, most yoghurts on the market are packed with sugars and added flavours that make them an unhealthy snack. Some products contain corn syrup, gelatine and corn starch – not ingredients you want to be eating on a regular basis. Stick to natural yoghurt and just add fruit for a sweetener – a far healthier way to eat this product.

Ritz crackers

Cheese and crackers may sound like a harmless snack, but just one serving of this has more salt and twice the saturate fat as a small portion of chicken nuggets – even more alarmingly, it contains more sugar than two Hershey’s kisses. Cheese is incredibly high in fat, so if you want to snack on this you should limit yourself to just a dice-sized cube.

If you want to make healthier choices with your snacks, you need to look for those that are high in protein, fibre, minerals, vitamins, and that are low in salt, sugar and fats. The ingredients are the top of the list will indicate to you what your product is made of. So, for example, if it is high in sugar, you know you should avoid it. Don’t be fooled by other variations though, such as glucose or malt syrups, as these are still sugar by another name. Check for foods that say they contain whole grains to ensure that they really are made up of whole wheat flour, or the equivalent. If there is just a small quantity of it, then it won’t be as good for you as you think. Try to stick to unprocessed foods where possible, such as fresh fruit and raw vegetables – you could also add a healthy dip such as houmous to make them taste a little more appealing. Nuts and seeds, as long as they are salt and sugar free, are great for snacking as they contain plenty of healthy oils and fats and are low in calories, salt and sugars. Snacking is often more out of habit than a need to eat, so try having a glass of water when you feel hungry to ensure that you really are craving food – dehydration is often mistaken for hunger and could lead to you eating empty calories throughout the day.

Categories: calories, high, popcorn, Ritz crackers, Salt, Snack, snacks, Sugar, unhealthy, unhealthy snack

Do You Have to Avoid Takeaways in Order to Be Healthy?

Takeaways are convenient and cheap, but as we all know they are also loaded with salt, fat and sugar. Some takeaways can take their toll on your health if you consume them too often, though. Many health conditions, from diabetes to heart disease, have been linked to the consumption of an unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. Some takeaway menus now list their calorie and fat contents as a way of helping consumers make healthier choices – here are some tips on how to still enjoy your weekend treats but not put a negative impact on your health.

 

Fish and chips

Fish and chips are a quick and easy meal, as well as being cheap, but there are plenty of ways to make your Friday night chippie a healthier one. For example, add in a portion of mushy peas or baked beans, and watch for higher fat options such as pies and sausages. The thicker the chips, the better they are for your health, as they absorb less fat. If you share a portion of chips, you’ll also consume less calories. Many fish and chip shops add a lot of salt, so if you want to add salt do it yourself at home – it will be less unhealthy. Try not to eat all of the batter around your fish, as this soaks up a lot of the oil and fat.

Italian

If you’re opting for a pizza, choose a low fat topping such as prawns, fish, ham or vegetables. You can even ask for extra vegetables to boost your intake of nutrients – don’t ask for extra cheese though, as this will cause the pizza to be too high in fat and calories. Pasta is easier to make healthy, as you can choose a tomato based sauce or one which has plenty of vegetables and seafood in the sauce. Try not to opt for a cheese or cream-based sauce, as these will be very high in fat. Any dishes which have a lot of butter or bread will be bad for you, to try to choose starters which are salads or rich in fresh vegetables.

Chinese

Watch out for anything on the menu that is battered or marked as crispy, as this will mean that it’s deep fried. Starters such as prawn crackers and spring rolls will usually be deep fried as well, so avoid these where possible. Your best option is steamed dishes, which won’t be as high in fat, but stir fries are usually fine as they are low in fat and high in nutrients from the vegetables.

Thai

Thai food is generally healthier than Chinese food, but try to opt for steamed dishes and those containing fish or vegetables. Curries in Thai cuisine usually contain a lot of coconut milk, which can be high in fat, so choose a stir dry instead. If you do have a curry, don’t eat all of the sauce and load up on the veggies instead.

Indian

Anything that is cream-based or deep fried should be off your radar. Indian food is usually high in vegetables, as it is predominantly a vegetarian diet, so choose something that is tomato-based and have it with plain rice or a chapatti. Lentils are great for your health, so a dal or lentil based curry will be a healthier choice. If you avoid the accoutrements, such as samosas or deep fried bhajis, then you should be able to enjoy the meal and still remain relatively healthy.

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Want to Successfully Lose Weight Once and For All?

Losing the first bit of weight is often the easiest stage of a diet. You deprive yourself horribly of all your favourite things, exercise every day and feel super motivated – and when you stand on the scale and see that the weight is falling off, it all feels worthwhile. Fast-forward to a few months later when diet food has lost its shine, you can think of a million reasons not to exercise and the scale shows you that you’ve maintained your current weight for yet another week. It can all get a bit depressing, and if it wasn’t for the serious benefits that weight loss has on your wellness and sense of well-being, you’d probably give up.

 

There are many people that abandon a diet at this point, but you can avoid being one of them. We’ve compiled a list of the most common reasons that people abandon their diets, and given some helpful ideas about how you can deal with them.

 

1. It’s taking a long time. It’s so easy to gain weight, and not so easy to lose it again- In order to have a successful long-term weight loss journey you need to come to terms with this and accept this. You may want to see giant weight loss each week, but the truth is that the only safe and sustainable way of losing weight is to lose one or two pounds each week. Do the math and you will realise how long your end weight goal is going to take.


2. You get hungry- You have to eat fewer calories than you burn in order to lose weight. Some foods are high in calories, so you can only eat a little bit of them. This will leave you feeling hungry and dissatisfied. Make wise choices by filling up on low calorie foods, and ones with high fibre and high water content to prevent those hunger pangs.


3. Missing treats- Don’t go on a restrictive weight plan that denies you your favourite foods forever. A little of what you fancy does you good, as they say!

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Could An Under-Sea Discovery Lengthen Your Life?

Nowadays advances in the fields of health, wellness and wellbeing are allowing humans to live longer than ever before. Many of the diseases that killed off our ancestors prematurely have now been wiped out due to medical advances such as vaccination, as well as improved standards of living and hygiene.

 

Today, the biggest killers stem from the way we live our lives rather than from bacteria and viruses alone. One of the biggest killers, of course, being heart disease especially that linked to high blood pressure. This slow but deadly killer takes 10, 20 or even 30 years of the lives of many people.

 

One of the reasons that heart disease is so common is that people, whilst living longer, are living far unhealthier lives. In order to help guard against the disease, a lot of people would have to make some pretty major changes to their lifestyle, and these changes are not at all easy to make. Changes include things such as implementing a serious exercise regime or radically changing the diet are the only real ways to avoid getting heart disease in later life.

 

Now, however, there has been a significant scientific breakthrough that could have a huge effect on the treatment of high blood pressure. This discovery has been compared to the effect of penicillin or quinine, in terms of the magnitude of the discovery. It has been found that a rare ingredient in seaweed that is only found off the coast of Korea has some amazing health benefits, including being able to totally restore high blood pressure to normal levels.

 

A massive scientific experiment has been conducted into this ingredient, and it has proved that it is 100 times more potent than any other land-based antioxidant as it stays in the body for 12 hours as opposed to the usual 30 minutes of any other antioxidant.

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