Showing posts with label Salmon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Salmon. Show all posts

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Top Super Foods for Health and Fitness


What are known as super foods are nutritional powerhouses which help put up bones, minimize long term diseases, improve your vision problems, as well as maintain the mind sharp? But are you aware that latest evidence states those foods will also help you get—and stay—slim?

Read on for the top rated super foods for weight loss, and how you can set all of them into the daily diet!


Walnuts
Walnuts are full of tryptophan, an amino acid the body requires to create the feel-great element serotonin. In actual fact, Spanish experts discovered that walnut eaters gain higher amounts of this natural mood-regulator.

Asparagus
Most of these spears are one of the better veggie options B vitamin that can help to keep you due to a depression. "Folate is essential for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and also norepinephrine.

A cup of cooked asparagus features 268 micrograms (mcg)—two-thirds of the 400 mcg RDA for ladies. Include a cup of supplemented pasta—which is fortified with vitamin d with folic acid, the synthetic type of folate—and you'll gain a feel-good meal actually.

Spring garlic
The slim-you advantage of this temporary resident deal with lies in a compound called allicin, which provides garlic a number of pungent odor. Allicin can make sure you keep from eating too much by refreshing satiety in the mind.

Spring garlic features a milder, sweeter taste than the dried white bulbs you purchase later on in the period. Like it diced on salad for a fat-fighting part and lunch.

Spinach
These types of tasty leaves are a good source of iron (particularly if you don't eat meat), and that is the key element in red-colored blood cells that energy our muscles with oxygen for strength.

Researchers in Sweden recently determined an alternative way possible most of these vegetables can help you keep fully charged: Compounds present in spinach actually maximize the capability of our mitochondria, the energy-producing factories inside our cells. Which means consuming a cup of cooked spinach per day could actually give you more lasting strength on the elliptical system

Artichokes
While you've already been huffing and puffing up the stairs, attempt these types of spiky-leafed vegetables. They're full of magnesium, a mineral vital for a lot more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body—including building strength. "If you're not having enough magnesium, the muscles need to work harder to feel like therefore you exhaust much faster.”

Salmon
There's wrinkle protection on your skin: "Salmon is full of a fatty acid known as Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), a kind of omega-3 that naturally will help prevent the discharge of UV-induced enzymes that reduce collagen, inducing outlines and sagging skin area. Extra benefit: Omega-3s additionally regulate oil generation in the skin and increase hydration that helps maintain your skin texture dewy with acne-free.

Strawberries
They might not provide the smoothest skin texture independently, but strawberries will get you one . They're full of anti-oxidants which help the skin fix harm as a result of environment elements like air pollution and Ultra-violet radiations. In addition, they're full of vitamin C (below a cup becomes you your whole 75 mg RDA)—the vitamin related to less wrinkles and lesser dryness, per study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Make use of them in a homemade facial , too . "Direct use of the anti-oxidants in strawberries—as well as the healthy exfoliant they include alpha-hydroxy acid—will provide you with improvements.

Eggs
Need your very own over-easies before you can strike the Easter egg hunt. The yolks are chock-full of choline, the key nutritional for keep in mind. Your system requirements choline to help to make a brain element known as acetylcholine, essential for holding memories. The really helpful dietary allocation (RDA) for choline is 425 mg. You can get 147 mg in a big egg; all the other options are nuts and red meat. 

Blueberries
Consume all of them continually therefore you can reap huge brain profits. In a recent analysis, people that have age-related memory decrease who drank roughly two and a half cups of blueberry fruit juice daily for 12 weeks (the same as eating a cup full of blueberries) created important improvements on sharpness and knowing tests compared to people who drank a placebo juice.

The secret element? A type of anti-oxidant known as anthocyanin , Anthocyanin are already put up in animal research to maximize signals among brain cells and also maximize their resistance , enlarging learning and memory .

Saturday, 3 November 2012

I Have Let Go of Being Hard on Myself


DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF

Believe me this has been a lifetime learning journey and it feels really good to be in this place…peaceful existence, balance with life and self, and overall feeling of AWWW…Life is BETTER than Great!

I can remember being caught up in the stuff that really does not matter in the BIG scheme of life…the house looking just right, what people thought, oh my…my body is not quite there…is that fat on my butt…really???  How many times am I going to give myself the outer thigh pinch test for crying out loud.  Oh…I burned this, and that food presentation does not look perfect, oh…am I saying that just right,  am I doing this right, and, oh no…my diet was not clean today and I have just ruined everything…REALLY?  Enough of that crap already…whew…like I shared earlier…I am so glad to NOT be there anymore. 

We really can be our own worst enemy if we let ourselves.  Thoughts of “not good enough” swirling around in my head years ago are thankfully gone, praise God that is for certain.   As I reach almost 50, I have to say that I have let go of being hard on myself…I mean what the heck would be the point.  I do not need the acceptance or approval of others to be ME, although as I shared earlier, I know how that feels to be in that ugly place.  Also, coming from a position of fitness competition, and featured here and there, I admit, I felt pressure to look a certain way, be a certain way, always on guard to public scrutiny and needing to be THAT GIRL…always in shape…perfect as some say…but…even then and now…I was and am FAR from that YUCK word.  As I have shared many times…PERFECT DOES NOT EXIST except in fairy tales and photo shop…what a mind @%#& life can throw a person if you let it. 

Moving to the NOW Darla…I do not “Sweat the Small Stuff” and I will certainly leave a few dishes in the sink and not worry about the pillow arrangement on the sofa when family and friends come over…I mean are they coming to see my dishes or me…taking that pressure off myself for years now feels FABULOUS and I really enjoy the precious moments of Life.  Am I saying that I do not take pride in my home and self… of course not…I am NO piggy.   What I am saying is my priorities have changed and I have a happy lived in home.  When my time comes to leave this life, will my regrets be…I should have made sure the dishes were done all the time, the house was spotless, and all the streaks off the mirrors, work more…NO WAY…in fact, I do not want any regrets…I want my life to be full of meaningful moments with my family and friends, and helping people adapt healthy lives.  What does this have to do with maintaining a healthy ME?  Let me tell you…STRESS relief plays a big role in feeling great about who I am and life in general.

Not stressing over things that do not warrant attention and giving attention to those things worthy of my attention are important to living a healthy life in my book.  I am not going to bash myself for hours on end for eating a splurge meal for example and thinking that I have ruined my life and health.  I am living life for heaven’s sake.  One or two splurge meals are not going to make or break my fitness health bank as the old ME would have thought.  NOPE…not going to sustain my body on boiled fish and broccoli as a lifetime routine…YUCK …not realistic and truly not sustainable for a lifetime of healthy eating.  My body definitely needs all the variety that comes from a variety of healthy foods…and I LOVE food to taste good…did I mention the spicier the better:) 

Taking a deep breath each morning and being a thankful woman for my health, my hubby, family, this body,  home,  job, and so many other things that often  get taken for granted like the beauty all around me is what fills me with absolute happiness.  Am I saying that I do not take care of myself physically and through my healthy foods…now that would be ridiculous…I have not gone rebel on you and saying that this is not important.  I live an example of a healthy life through my fitness and nutrition and share that with you as much as I can. I would be a hypocrite and not even be able to represent myself as a trainer and motivator if I did not live a healthy lifestyle.

 I have relaxed so much with acceptance of whom I am, loving my body as it is with all the changes that come with the aging process,  and knowing what is important as I have shared before…Being the BEST version of ME given my genetics and medical issues.  Genetically, I would have to say that I have my father’s long, lean look, and I have had to work hard to put muscle on this body to add the curves that I like.  So, I will no longer be a slave to society’s view of what Darla should look like, and I have let that go for years now, and celebrate the fact that it feels so good to NOT be hard on myself.  What I will say about myself is that I am a dedicated woman when it comes to being a healthy person and take the time and effort to ensure that my body is exercised and fed healthy food on a consistent basis…but being over the top obsessed to the point that my life is negatively affected…NO WAY!  Life is about beautiful balance, health in the physical, nutritional, and I can’t stress enough how important it has been for me to really key into my emotional and spiritual life.  Talk about feeling carefree, and open to sharing my life and being REAL…that is what I am all about.  

IN YOUR FACE MOTIVATIONS 




Me with My Fabulous Daughter Hope
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Stay Healthy!
Darla;)


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Wednesday, 30 September 2009

Stay Healthy Grilled Salmon and Green Sides



YOU CAN MAKE THIS IN 30 MINUTES


Hi Readers!!!

Do you want to try this absolutely easy to make meal power packed with all the protein, omega 3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants that your body needs. Fire up the outdoor gas grill to medium/high heat and let's get cooking a Stay Healthy Meal!!!

Stay Healthy Grilled Salmon and Green Sides
Nice Cut of Salmon (a portion will be the size of your palm)
Lemon
Fresh Rosemary
Garlic Cloves
Fresh Basil

Place the Salmon onto a piece of heavy duty foil creating sides to hold any juices and spices. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish. Finely chop 2-3 garlic cloves and sprinkle on top, strip the fresh basil and sprinkle over the fish, followed with the fresh chopped basil leaves. If you do not have fresh rosemary and basil, feel free to use jarred spice. Carefully place your foiled creation onto the prepared grill and cook for 20-25 minutes.

The Greens
1lb Brussel Sprouts
1 to 2 tbsp REAL butter or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese (very light dusting)

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Wash and drain brussel sprouts. Carefully pour into boiling water and let cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain off the water, and add the 1-2 tbsp real butter, or olive oil and lightly dust with Parmesan cheese. Stir and set aside.

Spinach Apple Salad
Fresh baby spinach leaves
1 Fuji apple diced
1 handful crumbled walnuts
1 handful Craisins (dried cranberries)
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Balsamic Vinegar to your liking
Dried Oregano Leaves
Dried Sweet Basil Leaves
Ground Thyme
Ground Sage

In a large bowl place the baby spinach leaves, add chopped apple, handful of crumbled walnuts, and Craisins. In a separate cup stir together Olive Oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, basil, thyme and sage. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well coated.

Now create a beautiful plate filled with color, texture, and fabulous tastes that you will feel good eating, and satisfied that you MADE THIS. Dinner just does not get any better....Let me know how it turned out!!!

Stay Healthy!!!
Darla Benfield, LCPT, LCMT