FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO SHAVE CALORIES

Losing weight, or just trying to maintain a healthy weight need not always be about major changes. You will most likely stick to the plan if you don’t really feel that you are being deprived. Try some of these suggestions.

• Do you like bagels? Did you know that some of the larger bagels that you can buy in the specialty shops are the equivalent of six slices of bread? That’s a lot of carbohydrates. Consider eating half for breakfast and half later or even the next morning. You might also consider scooping out some of the bread in the middle to reduce the calorie content.
• Muffins sound healthy. Not always. Many commercial muffins are essentially glorified cupcakes. Eat only half at a time. You will satisfy your craving and save on calories too.
• Pizza. Sopping up the grease off the top with a paper towel before you eat it might save you from ingesting a couple of teaspoons of oil. 1tsp oil = 45 calories.
• Salads. Not the calorie saver you might think if you drizzle even some blue cheese dressing on it. Substitute a teaspoon of oil and unlimited vinegar. Besides the calorie savings the vinegar is good for your heart.
• Watch what you drink. A typical serving size is 8 oz. Most commercial drinks are at least 16 oz. Consuming the entire bottle doubles your caloric intake. Consider water instead or just drink half. Avoid carbonated beverages if at all possible.

EATING TO MAINTAIN OPTIMAL HEALTH

When it comes to diseases, that is because one or more of our body systems are in distress. By giving your body nourishment you are giving it what it needs to resist, repair and overcome disease, and to achieve optimal health. While challenges to our health (virus, parasites, bacteria, toxins) are at an all-time high, our nutritional intake to protect ourselves from these challenges is at its lowest level ever.

When we do not eat properly our our organs and body systems begin a slow process of degeneration. Degeneration disease is the leading cause of death and growing dramatically every day. Cancer, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis -- these are degenerative processes that cause immeasurable human suffering. In addition, emotional stress in the 20th Century is at an all time high and directly impacts our well-being. Herbs replace the nutrients that our foods lack, and Tonic herbs help the body to adjust to the effects of stress and to adapt in a more positive way and maintain its equilibrium.

People of the Amazon for thousands of years to maintain and optimize health, strength and stamina. They are the result of a powerful blend of tribal wisdom and scientific verification that documents and supports the beneficial properties of these botanicals. Their wild botanicals are sustainably harvested in the lush, virgin terrain of the Amazon Rainforest.

There are so much more I can post on this topic but for now I have given you some good info. Till tomorrow

Health Nut