Archive for January 1st, 2010
Eat Healthy Foods Everyday
Eating a healthy foods are the best way to control your cholesterol level. If you reach the middle age you need to eat healthy foods only. Vegetables and Fruits is the best and you need to eat at least 5 to 10 servings a day. Eat a variety of vegetables and fruit and choose deep-coloured ones. Enjoy them in countless ways at meal time and snack time. For grain foods, yes go for whole grain. Opt for bread, rusks and pasta made with whole wheat or grain. Choose whole grain cereal with at least 2 grams of fibre per 30 grams serving. Cereals that contain oat bran or psyllium are excellent choices, since they help lower blood cholesterol. Milk is also recommended. Choose the lower fat versions. Opt for milk and yogourt with 2% or less milk fat. Try enriched soy beverages if you like. Manage your consumption of cheese by opting for cheese with 20% or less M.F. Eat also foods with protein – think fish for 2 or 3 meals a week. You can eat legumes such as peas, beans, lentils and tofu. It is good to eat chicken and turkey without the skin. Choose lean cuts of meat that have little or no visible fat. Take small portions of meat or poultry. Use low-fat cooking methods. Choose lean deli such as turkey breast, ham, roast beef or vegetarian alternatives. Limit egg yolks to 2 or 3 per week.
Don’t Forget To Exercise
To maintain a healthy body we need to exercise daily. You need to exercise gradually to build up strength and stamina. Here’s a tips for you: If you are a beginner you have to start slow and little by little you will love it. Choose the best time of day that suits you best especially your free time. Everything counts and you need to concentrate on it. If you can do a variety of exercises everyday to become effective. Don’t give up if you miss a day or two just continue and don’t forget even if you are busy. Make it fun and a daily habit. Walk to your park with your dog or kid is a good example. Eat healthy foods like fruits and vegetables to maintain your body and become healthy always.
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding Hearts are perennial flowers and favorites in shade gardens. I took this flower at the side garden of our house. It’s so beautiful and I love the color light pink. I like the heart-shaped pendant pink or white flowers with drops of blood at the bottom. Usually they bloom during spring and early summer.
