Showing posts with label cabbage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cabbage. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

10 Tips That Will ALWAYS Help You When Thirsty


How to Eliminate Thirst

It's summer and we all know that thirst strikes more, and more often in this days of fire. It is very important to us to get hydrated in an efficient manner. There are a few aliments recommended by nutritionists in such situations that I list below!

#1: Rooibos Tea

It is very rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Caffeine is entirely missing. It's a good way to get cool and hydrated. It's ironic, but the truth is that consuming it in hot state, body temperature will drop more than if you drink in cold condition.

#2: Tomato Juice

Believe me, your body will thank you if you drink even a glass of tomato juice everyday. It's very healthy and hydrating. WATER is the key word, with almost 90% water composition. So if you want to feel cool, do not hesitate to drink tomato juice.

#3: Water With Lemon

Perhaps you did not know, but thirst will stay away from you longer than if you drink plain water. If you want a more tasty drink, you can put a small amount of honey and a little mint in it. Water with lemon is rich in vitamin C, which will give you more energy and hydration.

#4: Cucumbers

If you're thirsty you can change this by consuming at least a cucumber a day. Cucumber contains about 95-96% water. If you want thirst to stay away from you longer eat fresh cucumbers. You can opt for a glass of water that contains a few pieces of cucumber.

#5: Cabbage

You can not neglect this vegetable ... is about 91% water. It is also full of vitamins A and C. It has the gift to improve cholesterol and to melt body fat. If it's boiled loses some of its properties, so you better enjoy a salad of cabbage, has a high content of antioxidants and minerals, essential for your health.

#6: Celery

It is very rich in vitamins and minerals. Also, it contains large amounts of water and antioxidants. There should never miss in soups or salads. It's important to know that celery has the ability to make you lose weight, learn more here.

#7: Lettuce

It has more than 90% water, making it into a redoubtable weapon against thirst. It's very rich in nutrients, fiber, antioxidants and beta-carotene, which means it will help you lose weight and have a good digestive system.

#8: Apple

An apple contains an average of about 82% water. You need to know and that apples have the ability to prevent heart disease or various forms of cancer. So enjoy many apples every day!

#9: Pineapple

Another wonder of nature, is about 85% water, a good reason to enjoy if you're thirsty. Also, this exotic fruit contains bromelain, a substance that will detoxify the body and improve digestion.

#10: Watermelon

My favorite! Almost 95% water. In other words, very effective in combating thirst. Has a high content of magnesium, potassium, calcium and sodium, essential elements for the body.

What do you think of these 10 aliments? Do you know another way to appease? Please share below any comment about this article!

Saturday, August 11, 2012

10 Insanely Great Foods to Lose Weight and Detoxify Your Body


How to Lose Weight and Eliminate Toxins

Yes, it's a pleasure to savor many of the delicacies available in stores. But beware, many of these products are rich in substances which are toxic to the body, and sooner or later can lead to serious problems. Lack of energy hits you as soon as you wake up? You feel tired all day? These are some indices that you need a detox diet, rich in foods that also have the gift to burn fat.

For start, it's important to eat less than usual. Never miss three regular meals each day and enjoy a snack between the meals to increase the feeling of satiety. According to Romanian nutritionist Mihaela Bilic, the most harmful elements are the foods with a high content of salt or sugar. Also, stay away from products that contain caffeine or alcohol . It is also important to quit smoking.

10 Extremely Effective Foods in Fighting Against Toxins and Fat

1. Cabbage

According to Dr. Bilic, no matter what cabbage you eat, is a food that has the ability to neutralize toxic compounds generated by smoking, smoked or barbecued foods.

2. Broccoli

Has a good ability to detoxify, it can remove harmful substances in the liver and free radicals. It's also a great way to burn body fat and slows the skin aging.

3. Beet

It's rich in methionine and betanin, which gives it a strong detoxifying effect.

4. Celery

It's a good diuretic. Dr. Bilic says that improves digestive system. It also facilitates the elimination of excess body water. Celery is a very pleasant way to lose weight by eating as much as you want.

5. Asparagus

Being rich in fiber, improves intestinal transit. It's very high in phosphorus, manganese and potassium, which gives it purgative and detoxifying properties.

6. Artichokes

Due to extraordinary nutrients, it significantly improves the secretion of bile and has the ability to eliminate harmful substances.

7. Apples

A fruit that I really adore. Due to high consumption of apples, you can easily remove toxins from the colon.

8. Pineapple

When it's raw, greatly helps digesting proteins. It removes water from the body and is a good way to burn large amounts of fat.

9. Strawberries

Consuming it will prevent heart disease. It also helps eliminate excess body fluids, it has purgative properties and removes liver toxins.

10. Cherries

According to Dr. Bilic, are very high in sorbitol, potassium nitrate and beta-carotene, which makes it a good purgative and can eliminate toxins.