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'Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.'
Have you heard this before? Most of us have at one time. Do we heed the advice? Many of us don't. It's not an old wives tale; having a good breakfast plays a vital role in leading a healthy life. When you eat the right foods at breakfast, it sets you up for the day by kick-starting your metabolism, providing a steady stream of energy to keep you going in the morning, plus it can help to manage your appetite - great news if you're on a diet plan. Breakfast and metabolism Metabolism is the physical and chemical processes that create and use energy in the body. The break down of the food we eat and its transformation to energy is a function of metabolism. While you sleep the body's metabolism slows, as its food supply is deprived and its energy requirement is only for essential bodily functions. So you can imagine, if you don't eat breakfast, your metabolism stays as this slower rate and doesn't get that kick-start it needs for the day and to give you more energy. Breakfast and energy levels If you try to start the day without fueling your body with the right food, you'll likely end up crashing mid-morning and reaching for 'quick fix' snacks to keep your energy levels up. These unhealthy snacks are often high in sugar, high in fat, and lack adequate protein. They cause your blood sugar levels to spike and then dramatically drop, meaning your appetite won't be satisfied for longer than about an hour. Eating a healthy balanced breakfast, particularly one that provides a good source of protein and complex carbohydrates, will help you maintain a steady stream of energy. Breakfast and weight loss Skipping breakfast in order to lose weight? Think again. Missing the morning meal actually slows your weight loss efforts because it slows your metabolism, a driving force behind your weight loss. Instead, be sure to eat a healthy breakfast - one that's balanced in key macro-nutrients such as complex carbohydrates and protein. Including adequate protein for breakfast is especially important as it helps you feel fuller longer, so you're less likely to crave unhealthy snacks mid-morning. Need some healthy breakfast ideas? Avoid breakfast cereals that are high in sugar, fat, and salt. Instead, choose foods such as wholegrain muesli with nuts, fresh fruit and low fat yogurt; wholegrain toast topped with eggs and sliced tomato; or oats with skim milk, nuts, seeds and fruit. Combine these wholesome foods with healthy breakfast options from your Herbalife Independent Distributor to ensure that your day begins in a healthy fashion. |
Posted by Kat Dominowska on Thursday 9 May 2013
Once you understand basic nutrition, it’s time to put your knowledge into
practice. Each day, eat well-planned, nutritionally balanced meals, snack on
healthy foods and get your required daily fluid intake.
If you don’t enjoy the taste of water,
try adding a slice of lemon, orange
or sprig of mint
Drinking water is great for weight
management – next time you feel
you can’t quite wait until your next
meal, try drinking a glass or two of
water, it’s surprising how full it
makes you feel
Good meal planning involves eating healthy nutritious meals throughout the day, even if you’re
out and about or out of your regular routine.
For some people, this means three balanced main meals each day, with a morning and afternoon
snack. If you can, choose healthy meals and snacks, and if this fits with your lifestyle, go for it!
Others choose to eat five smaller meals. Backed by the latest science, eating five smaller
balanced meals each day can help to maintain a balanced stream of energy, which keeps
your appetite stable meaning, you’re less likely to desire sugary or unhealthy snacks.
MEAL PLANS
Snacks are useful to help keep our energy topped up between meals, but can easily ruin a healthy
eating plan if you don’t choose healthy snack options.
Also, it pays to understand why you are snacking – is it because of hunger, or is it ‘emotional eating’?
Many convenience snacks are high in sugar and fat and these high calorie snacks will not satisfy you.
Choose snacks that are nutritious and will satisfy until your next meal. Healthy snacking can also
assist with weight control, as you can help manage your blood sugar levels throughout the day.
HEALTHY SNACKING
Water is vital to life. It’s important for healthy body function,
concentration, clear thinking and even weight management. Drink
plenty of water each day. When you are thirsty, you are already
dehydrated.
Posted by Kat Dominowska on Friday 26 April 2013
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The Power of Soy
Soy-based products are on the rise for very healthy reasons. Learn how to get your recommended daily dose of this super bean. It's no secret: the humble soybean boasts some extraordinary health benefits. Many health and dietary professionals recommend an average daily intake of 25 grams of soy protein with soy isoflavones-in addition to a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet-to help reduce the risk of heart disease; they conclude that foods containing soy protein included in a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol might reduce the risk of cardiac-heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels. One way soy seems to promote heart health is its high content of isoflavones:
Herbalife offers a wide range of great-tasting soy-based products including Formula 1 products, Formula 3, Personalized Protein Powder, Protein Bars, and Soup Mix. These products are only available through Herbalife Independent Distributors, so contact your distributor today to learn more. |
Posted by Kat Dominowska on Monday 22 April 2013
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