Wednesday 20 October 2010

Spelt flour found in health food stores helps for an easy diet

Spelt Pasta for easy diets

Spelt flour can be found in health food stores and can be made at home using spelt flour. Both spelt flour and pasta can be used in place of any other variety without compromising the integrity of a dish. It’s considered a healthy alternative to white pasta due to its high protein and fiber content, and the nutty flavor adds something different and rich to dishes lie spaghetti and stir-fry meals.

Sunday 17 October 2010

Protein Shakes for women

Protein shakes are designed generally to help deliver powdered protein to the body. They are generally consumed shortly after a workout program, when the body is most receptive to nutrients of this type and is best able to convert them into useful tissue like muscle. Given the variety of different types of protein diet food shakes that are available at this point, it’s important to choose the kind that will work best for you.

Saturday 16 October 2010

7 Foods to eat every day

Have you been following any of the Easy Diets and want to tweak your weight loss? Eat these every week:-

Oatmeal is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Oatmeal has protein, carbs and fiber. It’s simple to make — and cheap! — plus you can add berries or fruit to make it even more nutritious.

Apples are easy to grab and take with you anywhere. An apple is a perfectly portioned serving of fruit, a great source of fiber, inexpensive, loaded with nutrients — and all you have to do is wash them and they’re ready to eat! There’s a reason for the old adage: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

Yogurt has calcium for our bones, as well as being a good source of carbs and protein. It comes in individual containers, making it easy to take and eat anywhere. Make sure it says “live active cultures” on the container, which have an added benefit for your digestive tract.

Berries are perfect to add to yogurt, oatmeal, cereal or eaten alone. They are delicious, packed with antioxidants and just need a thorough rinsing to be ready to eat.

Spinach is a super food that’s loaded with minerals, vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants. You can mix it into a salad or top a sandwich with it for added health benefits.

Beans are a great source of fiber and protein. Eating beans with brown rice makes for a complete low-cost vegetarian protein source.

When water gets boring, it’s tea to the rescue. It’s loaded with antioxidants, calorie-free and can be enjoyed anywhere. Get it with or without caffeine.

Nuts have heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and vitamin E, and studies have shown nuts help to prevent heart disease and cancer. Grabbing a handful of nuts is a great way to snack on the go.

Wednesday 13 October 2010

3 Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Although tomatoes are often considered vegetables, they are actually fruits. They can be prepared in many ways, and are therefore a versatile addition to any diet. Because tomatoes are loaded with nutrients, they provide multiple health benefits.

1. Antioxidants in Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps the body get rid of free radicals. 

2. Tomatoes as Sources of Vitamins and Minerals

Tomatoes contain high amounts of vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin needed for good wound healing, and bone and teeth formation. A medium-sized tomato contains about 23 mg of vitamin C. 

3. Tomatoes for Weight Management

Tomatoes only contain 21 calories per 100 grams. They are rich in water and fiber. Therefore, you can eat as many tomatoes as you want, without gaining weight. 

Tuesday 12 October 2010

Wild oats can help to make a healthy dietary snack.


Wild oats are often overlooked as a dietary food choice, even though there are several extremely nutritional benefits that wild oats can provide. Wild oats are packed with thiamine, iron and dietary fiber, which help your body and your heart stay healthy, as well as helping with weight loss. Not only do they help with weight loss, but it is very easy to incorporate trace amounts of wild oats into many easy diets without hassle and without expensive dietary foods. 

Easy Diets for life, not a stream of yo-yo diets

An easy diet plan needs a lifestyle type commitment. Without committing yourself to a lifetime of eating well, your weigh will just yo-yo up and down, which is no good for your heart, kidneys and liver. Fat loss supplements may help, but without commitment to a plan, they will be a waste of money.


Sunday 10 October 2010

Cottage Cheese Dip

Heres a great dip to make for a snack. This dip can be used for vegetables, whole grain bagels, crackers and other healthy options.

Mix together the following ingredients in a blender: cottage cheese, lemon juice, ground black pepper, turmeric, paprika and dill weed. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with some more dill weed and paprika. Add a bit of salt to taste. Chill before serving. 

Go for a healthy snack rather than fat loss supplements

Saturday 9 October 2010

The South Beach Diet

The South Beach Diet is somewhere in between the Atkins Diet and a traditional low fat diet. 

Tuesday 5 October 2010

Coconut Soup and Protein Diets

Coconut milk can be a significant part of your stock for a variety of soups that build on the exotic recipes from countries where this food was traditionally used. You might get a good final product by using a little coconut milk to make a vegetarian soup tastier, without overloading it with fat and calories. Just don’t fall into the trap of thinking that your recipe needs to be inundated with this rich ingredient – try mixing it with a regular stock, but watch out for overly salty broths that will not mix well with curry spice flavors.

Coconut milk is an excellent staple for anyone following one of the many protein diets. It contains beneficial LDL oils which are a necessary component of a good diet.