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• Low sugar content is another plus.. Sucrose is the bad kind of sugar. Glucose is the good kind of sugar. Both are sugar, so both are classified as sugar, on the label. For example, raisins that don't have sugar added still have a lot of sugar, but it's a naturally occurring sugar, fructose. Any ingredient on a food label ended with "ose" is a type of sugar.
• Eat a variety of food. Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals, which you need, but you still need some other vitamins and minerals. For example, not much protein comes from fruits or vegetables. Meat, beans, and tofu are good sources of protein. If you can't get your vitamins and minerals from the food you eat, you can always take a multivitamin.

= Eat and drink only those things that are healthy for your body
= Decrease your sugar intake and eat low glycemic foods.

At an age when the trend is of multitasking, we are overcapacity of our brain with so many facts, that loss of memory has become a common fact.

This is not only the case with professionals but also including children. Diet plays an main role in boosting memory.

Researchers have proved that diet to boost memory is the best way to improve the brain power. Let’s look at the best diet to boost memory

1.  Spinach – Spinach is a rich source of soaring folic acid. The presence of this acid makes it the best diet to boost your memory. Normal intake of spinach reduces the risk of Alzheimer by 70%. Half cup of spinach meets two third of your daily requirement of folic acid.
2. Blueberries – Blueberry is a good source of anothocyanin, which is the memory boosting phytochemical. This chemical regulates and improves the working of the brain. This is one of the regular diets to boost memory.
3. Apple – An apple a day keeps doctor away but till now it was a little known fact that apple is one of the best diet to boost memory. Apple has high levels of Quercetin. This chemical researcher has proved to be one of the best ways to prevent memory loss.
4. Onion – Onion a standard member of Indian culinary is also good for memory. Onion contains anthocyanin and quercetin. Onions have been used as diet to boost memory as ancient times. 
5. Fish – Fish is a well known diet to boost memory is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acid. It provides brain with necessary fats which regulates brain functions.

Regular intake of this diet to boost memory can avoid you from many other brain related illness.

At an age when the trend is of multitasking, we are overcapacity of our brain with so many facts, that loss of memory has become a common fact.

This is not only the case with professionals but also including children. Diet plays an main role in boosting memory.

Researchers have proved that diet to boost memory is the best way to improve the brain power. Let’s look at the best diet to boost memory

1.  Spinach – Spinach is a rich source of soaring folic acid. The presence of this acid makes it the best diet to boost your memory. Normal intake of spinach reduces the risk of Alzheimer by 70%. Half cup of spinach meets two third of your daily requirement of folic acid.
2. Blueberries – Blueberry is a good source of anothocyanin, which is the memory boosting phytochemical. This chemical regulates and improves the working of the brain. This is one of the regular diets to boost memory.
3. Apple – An apple a day keeps doctor away but till now it was a little known fact that apple is one of the best diet to boost memory. Apple has high levels of Quercetin. This chemical researcher has proved to be one of the best ways to prevent memory loss.
4. Onion – Onion a standard member of Indian culinary is also good for memory. Onion contains anthocyanin and quercetin. Onions have been used as diet to boost memory as ancient times. 
5. Fish – Fish is a well known diet to boost memory is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acid. It provides brain with necessary fats which regulates brain functions.

Regular intake of this diet to boost memory can avoid you from many other brain related illness.

At an age when the trend is of multitasking, we are overcapacity of our brain with so many facts, that loss of memory has become a common fact.

This is not only the case with professionals but also including children. Diet plays an main role in boosting memory.

Researchers have proved that diet to boost memory is the best way to improve the brain power. Let’s look at the best diet to boost memory

1.  Spinach – Spinach is a rich source of soaring folic acid. The presence of this acid makes it the best diet to boost your memory. Normal intake of spinach reduces the risk of Alzheimer by 70%. Half cup of spinach meets two third of your daily requirement of folic acid.
2. Blueberries – Blueberry is a good source of anothocyanin, which is the memory boosting phytochemical. This chemical regulates and improves the working of the brain. This is one of the regular diets to boost memory.
3. Apple – An apple a day keeps doctor away but till now it was a little known fact that apple is one of the best diet to boost memory. Apple has high levels of Quercetin. This chemical researcher has proved to be one of the best ways to prevent memory loss.
4. Onion – Onion a standard member of Indian culinary is also good for memory. Onion contains anthocyanin and quercetin. Onions have been used as diet to boost memory as ancient times. 
5. Fish – Fish is a well known diet to boost memory is a rich source of Omega 3 fatty acid. It provides brain with necessary fats which regulates brain functions.

Regular intake of this diet to boost memory can avoid you from many other brain related illness.

• Avoid second hand smoke
• Smoking may increase risk of death
• Dont Smoke During Pregnancy

• Avoid second hand smoke
• Smoking may increase risk of death
• Dont Smoke During Pregnancy

• buy vegetables that are fresh, canned or frozen without any added salt.
• Stick to fresh meat, fish and poultry as a replacement for of processed or canned products.
• Season foods with salt-free seasonings, spices and herbs. Avoid instant pastas, rice and other foods with prepackaged seasonings.
• If you do eat canned foods, rinse the contents to wash off some of the sodium.
• Avoid prepared foods such as frozen pizzas or entrees.
• Buy lower-sodium varieties of your preferred foods.

• buy vegetables that are fresh, canned or frozen without any added salt.
• Stick to fresh meat, fish and poultry as a replacement for of processed or canned products.
• Season foods with salt-free seasonings, spices and herbs. Avoid instant pastas, rice and other foods with prepackaged seasonings.
• If you do eat canned foods, rinse the contents to wash off some of the sodium.
• Avoid prepared foods such as frozen pizzas or entrees.
• Buy lower-sodium varieties of your preferred foods.

• Total fat intake must be less than 30 percent of total calories daily.
• Saturated fatty acid intake must be less than 10 percent of total calories daily.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acid eating should be no more that 10 percent of total calories daily.
• Monounsaturated fatty acids make up the rest of total fat eating, about 10 to 15 percent of total calories daily.
• Cholesterol intake must be no more than 300 milligrams per day.
• Sodium intake must be no more than 3000 milligrams per day.
• Be careful of chemicals in your food like caffeine, MSG, and other food additives.

• Total fat intake must be less than 30 percent of total calories daily.
• Saturated fatty acid intake must be less than 10 percent of total calories daily.
• Polyunsaturated fatty acid eating should be no more that 10 percent of total calories daily.
• Monounsaturated fatty acids make up the rest of total fat eating, about 10 to 15 percent of total calories daily.
• Cholesterol intake must be no more than 300 milligrams per day.
• Sodium intake must be no more than 3000 milligrams per day.
• Be careful of chemicals in your food like caffeine, MSG, and other food additives.

It contains at least three types of foods into each meal, making sure to include some type of protein and complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat bagels or pasta. The complex carbohydrates will provide energy while the protein will satisfy your child's appetite for a longer period of time.

Bring your child to the market with you and let him or her select one fruit or vegetable each week. Encourage kids to try new and interesting produce such as kiwi, papaya and edamame.

Check portion size. Three to four ounces of meat is plenty. Adjust the amount based on your child's age and action level.
Add more vegetables into your child's diet, still if you have to sneak them in. For example, try zucchini bread, veggies with low-fat dip, or shred carrots into tomato sauce and soups.

For beverages, suggest low-fat milk or water. If you child prefers juice, make sure it's 100 percent juice.

It contains at least three types of foods into each meal, making sure to include some type of protein and complex carbohydrates, such as whole wheat bagels or pasta. The complex carbohydrates will provide energy while the protein will satisfy your child's appetite for a longer period of time.

Bring your child to the market with you and let him or her select one fruit or vegetable each week. Encourage kids to try new and interesting produce such as kiwi, papaya and edamame.

Check portion size. Three to four ounces of meat is plenty. Adjust the amount based on your child's age and action level.
Add more vegetables into your child's diet, still if you have to sneak them in. For example, try zucchini bread, veggies with low-fat dip, or shred carrots into tomato sauce and soups.

For beverages, suggest low-fat milk or water. If you child prefers juice, make sure it's 100 percent juice.

(a great article from Prevention- with bathing suit season here or just around the corner- ab diets and ab friendly foods are a hot topic for spring breakers and beach goers)

These ingredients hold the power to truly transform your body, not to mention lengthen your life. The secret is their magical "MUFA" (Aka good fat!)

To the ancient Greeks, olive oil was liquid gold. For the Aztecs, chocolate was sacred. Almonds were prized by Egypt's pharaohs, and avocados have symbolized fertility for centuries. These can't-live-without-'em foods share more than history; they also share unique health properties. They're packed with monounsaturated fatty acids (also known as MUFAs, pronounced MOO-fahs), those good-for-you fats that protect you from chronic disease and, according to new research, can help you lose fat, specifically around your middle. That's why they're at the heart of the Flat Belly Diet.

There are five major categories of MUFAs: (1) oils, (2) nuts and seeds, (3) avocado, (4) olives, and (5) chocolate. Eating one serving of any of these foods at every meal will help reduce your accumulation of dangerous belly fat; control your calorie intake and you'll lose inches and pounds, too--especially around your waistline. These mouth-watering recipes make it easy. Each portion contains high levels of MUFA, plus serving suggestions that allow you to create a meal that contains around 400 calories--enough to control your hunger and boost your energy without exceeding your daily needs. You can easily fit these meals into the Flat Belly Diet menu plans, but even if you're not following the diet, you can still enjoy the rich flavor of MUFAs and their numerous health benefits. For centuries, these foods and fats have been hard to resist

1. Oils

Pick your MUFA: Canola oil, flaxseed oil, olive oil, peanut oil, pesto sauce, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, walnut oil

Use them like this: Stir-fry with sesame, peanut, or canola oil; pan-fry in walnut or olive oil; spread pesto on a sandwich, drizzle it over soups or grilled foods, or toss it with rice or pasta; add walnut, sesame, or olive oil to marinades; cook with safflower, soybean, or sunflower oil; use flaxseed oil in salad dressings (flaxseed oil cannot be used for cooking)

A serving equals: 1 tablespoon

2. Nuts & Seeds

Pick your MUFA: Almonds, almond butter, Brazil nuts, cashew butter, chunky natural peanut butter, dry-roasted cashews, dry-roasted peanuts, dry-roasted sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, roasted pumpkin seeds, smooth natural peanut butter, sunflower seeds, sunflower seed butter, tahini (sesame seed paste), walnuts.

Use them like this: Eat these foods as a snack; sprinkle on a salad; crush and use as a crunchy topping for fish and chicken (dip fish or chicken in lightly beaten egg white to help nuts adhere); spread nut butters on crackers, bread, or fruit; stir nut butters into soups and sauces to add body and flavor

A serving equals: 2 tablespoons

3. Avocado

Pick your MUFA: Florida avocado, Hass avocado

Use them like this: Slice and serve with a salad or any entrée; mash with lime juice, salt, and pepper and serve with chips; chop and fold into store-bought salsa

A serving equals: 1/4 cup

4. Olives

Pick your MUFA: Black olives, black olive tapenade, green olives, green olive tapenade

Use them like this: Serve olives as a snack; sprinkle sliced olives on pizzas, salads, or pastas; spread tapenade on crackers or sandwiches; stuff tapenade into chicken breasts or fish fillets

A serving equals: 10 large olives or 2 tablespoons of tapenade

5. Chocolate

Pick your MUFA: Dark or semisweet chocolate chips, shavings, or chunks

Use them like this: Any way you crave!

A serving equals: 1/4 cup

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Surgery recovery and speedy healing has been a topic of recent discussion with a few friends. Invasive or non-invasive surgery still has similar impact on the body and puts stress and trauma on the body. Naturally, it is required for us to help the body heal, post-surgery with a healthy, nutritional diet and proper supplementation.

Whether you are recovering from heart surgery, oral surgery or laproscopic surgery- the right diet plan can have a big impact on the speed of your recovery and healing. Pain, bleeding and swelling and surgery site inflammation will naturally occur at and around the surgery site. Healing foods rich in antioxidants can assist in reducing the severity of the pain and swelling.

The 5 Ingredients Needed in Every Surgery Recovery Diet:

Antioxidants

Best consumed in food; studies suggest that supplemented antioxidants don't work, possibly because they work synergistically with other flavonoids and chemical compounds present in the native format. Consume lots of colorful fruit and veggies, especially dark leafy greens, citrus, berries and cherries.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic that is getting a lot of attention lately in research. It can be taken in capsule form.

Glucosamine sulfate

Glycosamingens are well established in the literature for the repair of connective tissue. Aim for approximately 1500 milligrams daily.

Omega-3 fatty acids

The easiest source of omega-3s is fish oil capsules, which should be taken twice daily. This should wait till about two to three days after surgery to ensure it does not interfere with normal blood clotting. (Fish oil has a very slight anticoagulant effect, which is mostly good—just not in the acute, post-trauma phase). Patients can also eat walnuts and pumpkin seeds as they are also sources of omega-3s.

Protein

Other amino acids besides glutamine are involved in wound healing and tissue regeneration, so ensure an adequate intake of lean protein: lean beef, chicken, fish, seafood, eggs, low-fat dairy and soy products.

The Best Surgery Recipe

Healing Organic Chicken Soup with Veggies & Brown Rice:

3 lb chicken, bought at the local farmers market. It comes frozen, with gizzards and all.
1 lb carrots
1 package celery (about 10 stalks, probably a little over a pound)
1/2 lb dry beans or lentils
1 large onion
1 large sweet potato, peeled
bay leaf, clove of garlic, salt, pepper and other spices (turmeric)
10 oz frozen package of peas
1 lb dry, whole grain brown rice

1. Wash the whole chicken and chicken parts. Place in 8 or 13-quart soup pot, fill three-quarters full with water and bring to a boil. Add carrots, onion, lentils and sweet potato. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, oregano, and basil.

2. Simmer covered for 1-1/2 hours. Add celery, beans, peas and parsley and cook for another 45 minutes. Spoon out the chicken bones and skim off some of the grease and fat from the top.

3. Add Salt and pepper to taste.

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