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Super Foods For Women
June 30th, 2010 Posted 3:00 pm

A superfood is only a superfood if it’s widely available, affordable and easy to incorporate into your diet. Otherwise, it’s not helping you much. A superfood is a powerhouse of essential nutrients. Luckily, some of the foods you are already eating daily may just be some of the superfoods listed below. If not, try to incorporate them by adding them to your favorite dishes (where applicable).
Broccoli
This cruciferous vegetable protects the body against cancer. It also contains a healthy dose of Vitamin C in just one cup. You can also indulge in cauliflower for similar nutrients. Try broccoli and cauliflower steamed or even roasted along with other vegetables and sprinkled with sea salt.
Kale
Kale packs Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Calcium. It also contains nutrients to protect vision. It’s a heart healthy food, lowering the bad cholesterol (LDL) and raising the good cholesterol (HDL). Prepare it by steaming it, sauteing it and even tossing it in soups.
Blueberries
You’ve probably heard that blueberries are super healthy. They are packed with antioxidants, reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and even diabetes. You can buy them fresh, freeze dried or frozen. Toss them in yogurt, or simply eat handfuls of them for a sweet treat. You can also add them to muffins and pancakes. For a quick snack on the go, make a trial mix with various nuts and dried fruit, including dried blueberries. Nuts are a superfood as well, some are heart healthy and packed with fiber.
Nuts
Almonds are high in fiber and high in calcium, magnesium and protein. Walnuts are high in omega-3 fatty acids and considered one of the most heart healthy foods. Selenium, an important antioxidant, is found in brazil nuts. Fortunately, nuts can easily be added to the diet. You can put chopped nuts into your yogurt, into muffins and on your salad. Snack on them during the day for a protein snack. Also try nut butters, smearing them on toast and rice crackers or mixing a spoonful into your oatmeal.
Get Creative
In reality, all vegetables and fruits can be considered superfoods because they contain beneficial and essential nutrients. Mix up your intake and focus on variety. Beans are also superfoods, providing fiber and protein among a list of other nutrients. One way to encourage better eating habits is to log your food intake, that way you can be sure you’re getting enough superfoods to properly fuel and maintain your body.
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Tags: healthy food, monavie, women health
Posted in Eyes and Vision, Healthy Body
Slowing the Ageing Process
July 22nd, 2009 Posted 9:24 am
Are you getting troubled by the appearance of certain fines lines below your eyes or wrinkles on your skin and forehead? Well anti aging creams are here now to take care of all your skin problems.
Regular use of anti wrinkle cream not only rejuvenates the aging skin, but also helps clear the dark circles under your eyes. What’s more, it helps restore the youthful radiance on your skin too.
However when selecting an anti ageing cream from a large range of the same product available in the market, it is very easy to get confused. Many creams that create an advertising hype fail to produce the desired results. Therefore, it is better to select a cream that tightens your skin and contains ingredients such as red wine, Matixryl 3000 and some essential fatty acids.
Also, the cream made from a large amount of natural products is better than the ones made form synthetic products. Therefore, look for anti ageing creams that contain a natural skin base along with including the extracts of red wine such as Resveratrol and Collagen. These products help in development of elastin, which strengthens the skin, makes it more elastic, and helps improve the foundation structure of your skin.
Before making your choice, make sure that you look up the Elite Eye Serum Review on the internet, this will ensure that you get the eye gel that best suits your needs.
Tags: Eye Gel, Wrinkle Cream
Posted in Eyes and Vision
How To Deal With Dry Eyes
January 8th, 2009 Posted 10:53 am
Dry eyes are a common complaint in women, especially women that are currently going through the menopause.
The main cause of dry eyes is down to imbalances of Estrogen and other hormones. It is for this reason that females that are taking birth control pills also complain of the condition. There are a few ways that you can lower your chances of suffering with dry eyes.
Eat Better
Make sure that you are eating enough and that you are also getting enough nutrients, vitamins and minerals. If there is a shortfall in your diet then try substituting with a multivitamin.
Stay Hydrated
Make sure that you are getting enough fluids throughout the day. Remember that coffee is a diuretic so avoid it if you suffer from dry eyes.
Get Enough Rest
The correct amount of quality sleep is very important when combating dry eyes. Not only does it allow the eyes a prolonged break from the air, it also helps to reduce stress that may be causing any hormonal imbalances.
Tags: dry eyes, hormones, sleep
Posted in Eyes and Vision
