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Liu Jiao has written articles on various physical and mental health related conditions, including diabetes/ heart disease/ autism/depression/nutrition/fitness/diets/fad diets/herbs/alternative therapies/weight loss/obesity in children and adults/smoking risks/alcohol risks/fast foods/disease.

Top Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure

If You Have High Blood Pressure, Try Using 2% Milk, or Skim Milk   In America, almost one in three adults are living with high blood pressure, that’s why the topic of dietary recommendations for high blood pressure is becoming more and more popular these days. What causes high blood pressure? Normally not consuming enough vegetables and fruits can result in a high sodium intake and low potassium intake, which can contribute to developing high blood pressure. So with high blood pressure, you are recommended to have a diet low in sodium and fat, avoid these foods: Pickles Pickles are super low in calories and fat, and are also high in vitamin K, which helps your blood clot after the injury, that’s great. But they are loaded with sodium, one medium pickle provides more than 570mg of sodium, that’s more than 1/3 of the daily recommended needs. So if you’re with high blood pressure, limit your pickle intake. Sauerkraut Sauerkraut is with several health benefits, including providing vitamin C and K, iron and a good amount of fiber, and it also boosts your immune system, but you should limit the amount you eat, or choose low-sodium brands, as a half cup of it has more than 460 mg of sodium, 19% of your recommended daily intake. Bacon Bacon is not only delicious, it’s also like other pork products, contains B-vitamins (vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, B12), vitamin D as well as the minerals zinc, iron and magnesium, which are all essential for a positive health body. But why most people feel afraid to eat it? As it’s super high in sodium, three slices contain around 270 mg of sodium and 4.5 grams of fat, so it’s wise to try turkey bacon for lower sodium intake instead of the salty&fatty pork bacon. Whole Milk When you’re trying to build muscle, whole milk is your best choice, it provides more fat than you need, a one cup serving of whole milk contains 8 grams of fat. While if you are living with high blood pressure, try using 2% milk, or even better-skim milk, as the saturated fats whole milk contains are bad for you and may lead to heart disease. Donuts People like donuts, for its sweet taste, but they are not good for your health. A single donut can provide more than 300 calories and 12 grams of fat, as they’re fried, means you’re getting lots of saturated and trans fat, which can increase your risk of heart disease. Ramen Noodles Ramen noodles are popular among college students all over the world, as they’re inexpensive and so convenient. However, it’s not a healthy choice as they’re lack of nutrients and with lots of unhealthy components. One package of ramen provides 14 grams of fat, including 6 grams of saturated fat, and 1731 grams of sodium, more than 70% of the recommended daily needs! In fact, the flavor packet contains most of the sodium, so to reduce [...]

2020-09-28T16:38:55-07:00By |

5 Fun Ways To Eat Chia Seeds

Looking for new ways to eat chia seeds? These delicious powerhouses are loaded with calcium, magnesium, iron, protein, vitamins A, B, D and E, as well as fiber and Omega 3s. They will help control your appetite because they keep you feeling full longer, lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, and improve bone health, especially in anyone who eschews dairy. So, eat your chia seeds; and try eating them in new, and fun, ways. From chia pudding to chia pops, these ideas will have you excited to eat your chia! 1) One great way to get more chia seeds into your diet (and your family’s) is by adding them to anything you bake.  If you have a sweet tooth and love baking brownies or cookies, add a tablespoon (or two) of chia seeds to the batter. It will not change the taste at all, and if you prefer a little crunch, you can add even more and give your baked goods a nutty crunch. 2) If you have a protein shake or a green smoothie for breakfast, toss in a teaspoon of chia seeds. Again, it will not change the taste, but will add a powerful punch of nutrients. 3) Chia pudding is all the rage lately, and for good reason: This stuff is delicious!  To make chia pudding, simply mix the following ingredients together and then store in the fridge until it thickens. If you want to get crazy, mix it up! Add fruit, add pomegranate seeds, add chocolate! Whatever you love, add it and see how it turns out. 1 cup milk (almond milk is a great choice) 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 tsp vanilla 2 teaspoons sweetener (you can use stevia, sugar, maple syrup, honey whatever you prefer) 4) Ever heard of a chia pop?  Basically add three tablespoons of chia seeds to two cups of any type of milk, and then mix. Next, add one tablespoon of sugar, and mix. Now add berries or the fruit of your choice and stir. Then simply pour this mixture into popsicle molds and freeze. Voila, a tasty, cool snack for hot days! 5) Chocolate mousse is one of everyone’s favorite desserts, and it can be made healthier with chia seeds.  You will need: 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 can coconut milk 2 tbsp coconut butter (not coconut oil!) 4 to 5 tbsp of sweetener (maple syrup works best here) 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/3 cup cacao powder Grind the chia seeds in a coffee grinder for about 30 seconds and set aside. In a food processor, process the coconut milk, coconut butter, sweetener and vanilla. Then add in the cacao powder and process until smooth. Add the chia seeds and process until the pudding is completely smooth. Pour into individual bowls and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before enjoying. Top with berries, chocolate curls, almond slices…or nothing at all! It is delicious as is! https://www.naturalnewsblogs.com

2020-09-28T16:52:08-07:00By |

Why You Should Eat More Tomatoes

How Tomatoes Keep Your Skin Looking Healthy!   What do you think of this sweet, juicy food? They are low in calories, low in fat, enriched with vitamin C, filled with tons of nutrients and antioxidants which can prevent many diseases to help you maintain good health situation. But, that’s not all, following are more excellent characters tomatoes have and why you should include in your daily diet plan. -Improving your vision Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants which are well known to help improve your vision from getting night-blindness as well as macular degeneration, and the vitamin A in tomatoes does help too, the good sources of vitamin A which are good for your eyesight are including beef or chicken liver, olive oil, carrots, milk, kale, sweet potatoes and spinach. -Lowering the risk of cancer Lycopene present in tomato makes it as a natural cancer fighter as this element can reduce the risk of many kinds of cancers, such as prostate, colon, ovarian and kidney cancer. Study shows that women who consume more tomatoes may have a lower chance to get kidney cancer, and you can add more lycopene-containing vegetables and fruits such as guavas, watermelon, papaya, grapefruit, sweet red pepper, asparagus, red cabbage, mango and carrots into your diet, these foods are considered enriched in lycopene, and lycopene is currently the most powerful antioxidant exist in the food which can help prevent heart disease, as well as cancer. -Promoting weight loss Tomatoes contain tons of water and fiber, they are not only can give you a full feeling, but also help to remove toxins from your body effectively to help you lose weight. Add more tomatoes in your diet can fill you up quickly without getting inside tons of calories or fat, so if you are on a diet now, try to add more tomatoes into your daily eating, no matter you eat it as a snack or add in salads, sandwiches, soups, stews, they’re always delicious. -Controlling blood pressure Vitamin k present in tomato may help to control blood pressure, and vitamin A, iron, potassium is also essential for boosting blood circulation to maintain a healthy blood pressure level. What we eat can affect the quality of our blood directly, so nutritionists suggest people to add more “blood-pressure friendly” foods into our plate, including acai berry, blueberries, prunes, pomegranates, brussels sprouts, beets, kale, broccoli sprouts, spinach, garlic and onion. -Reducing chronic pain Tomato contains high levels of bioflavonoids and carotenoids which make it as a natural anti-inflammatory agent. In fact, many drugs that fight chronic pain are anti-inflammatory drugs. If you are one of the millions of people who are suffering from chronic pain, try this natural pain-fighter. There are some other natural pain-busters you can try instead of taking drugs, buckwheat, fig, spinach, chili peppers and pineapple are good choices. -Keeping skin healthy Tomatoes’ antioxidant, beta-carotene and lycopene may help protect skin against outside damages especial sun and UV light damage, and [...]

2020-09-28T16:52:18-07:00By |

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