Sunday, August 31, 2008

Soda Pop Substitute

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A healthy substitute for soda pop is to combine some fresh squeezed juice with sparkling natural mineral water.

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Healthy Colon

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Many people suffer from chronic constipation. To keep your colon clean, eat a diet high in fiber, drink plenty of fresh water, and ensure your diet contains plenty of whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables.

Friday, August 29, 2008

Important but not socially acceptable to talk about

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Your colon is one of the primary channels of
elimination of toxic waste in your body. If
your colon is functioning properly you should
have a bowel movement after every primary meal.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Bring Health Into Your Life

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To bring health into your life focus on what you
want. Make a contract with yourself of your health
goals and action steps to accomplish your goals.
Share this contract with a friend for support and
accountability.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Have them ready!

Another tip: be sure to ONLY have healthy items in your house and have them ready to eat. When you come home from the grocery store with those incredibly delicious fruits and veggies, wash them with fruit and vegetable rinse, dry them and put them into the fridge so they are ready when you get the munchies. By taking a little time to have them ready, you will eat more of them, thus helping you to be healthier!

Vision for Health!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A way to motivate you to focus on health is to create
a vision board for health. Make a collage of pictures, affirmations, and things that represent health, vitality,
and the way you want to look and feel. Look at this vision
board daily for inspiration.

How to Have a Healthy Brain!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

To help keep your arteries clean and blood flowing to
your brain, eat a diet rich in plant-based foods, fresh
vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fruits, seeds and nuts.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

It's Never Too Late!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

It is never too late to change from a sedentary
lifestyle to an active lifestyle, nor to benefit
from the change. Dr. Ralph Paffenbarger

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Simple Solution to a Healthier Life!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you are interested in achieving optimal health,
pay attention to the quality of food you eat. The
closer the food is to its natural state, the better
it will be for your body.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Benefits of Omega 3's (Essential Fatty Acids)

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to boost immune
function, improve mental health, promote healthy skin,
fight degenerative disease and reverse heart disease.

Where to get those elusive Omega 3's?

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Flaxseeds are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids.
To regularly consume flax seeds, sprinkle them on your
cereal, salads, and sandwiches or put in soups and stews.

Although they are very tasty, some children balk at trying new things. To hide them in a smoothie, just get a VitaMix blender and it will chop them up so fine that you can't even taste them. Or, chop them in a coffee grinder.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Kings, Queens and Kingdoms

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Those who begin to exercise regularly and replace
white flour, sugar and devitalized foods with live,
organic natural foods begin to feel better immediately.
Exercise is king, nutrition is queen -- put them together
and you've got a kingdom. Jack LaLanne

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Skip the Sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup!

Want to help your child be healthier? One solution is very simple although not easy for some people. Just eliminate sugar and high fructose corn syrup.

Both are addictive so the more you eat, the more you want.

Excess sugar in the diet has been linked to many diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cavities and more.

Remember to read the labels of every single item you purchase because both of these ingredients are found in everything from catsup to bread.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Dry Skin Brushing

In "Surviving the American High Tech Diet", available on my website www.ececonsultants.com, there is an enlightening section on dry skin brushing. Here's a simple health tip about it:

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Over the course of a day your skin will eliminate
more than one pound of waste through your sweat glands.
To keep your skin looking smooth and fresh and improve
your skin circulation, do dry skin brushing with a natural
fiber brush for 5-10 minutes daily before you shower.

Monday, August 11, 2008

Interesting Article on Chemicals being Banned in Baby Products

Here's the link for an interesting article about chemicals in baby products:

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110ap_bisphenol_ban.html

The Secret is in the Fiber!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

A study in the International Journal of Obesity found
that people reduced their calorie intake by 20% when
they substituted a piece of fresh fruit for fruit juice.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

What Are EFA's?

Essential Fatty Acids are just that....essential to your health. Omega 3's and Omega 6's come from various sources. Below you will find some Omega 3 sources:

Omega 3 fatty acids can balance blood sugar and reduce inflammation. They also help regulate your metabolism.
Some good sources of Omega 3 fatty acids are fish oil,
flaxseed oil and walnuts.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Benefits of Strength Training

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

According to Dr. Gary Hunter, strength training twice
a week will reverse 50% of metabolism slow down that
occurs with age.

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Happy Meals....or NOT so happy?

Today's Seattle Times has a wonderful article about happy meals. Here's the beginning, check it out at www.seattletimes.com

HAPPY MEALS = SORRY NUTRITION

By BOB DEANS

Cox News Service

WASHINGTON — Happy Meals make sorry nutrition, and most kids would be better off brown-bagging it than reaching for a bucket of the colonel's fried chicken, a study released Monday asserts.

Fat-laden children's meals that pack up to 1,000 calories at a sitting are contributing to obesity and the long-term onset of heart disease and diabetes, warned Margo Wootan, nutrition policy director for the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a nonprofit health advocacy group based here.

The group surveyed 13 popular chain restaurants that offer children's menus and provide nutritional data.

Clutter Cutting!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Cleaning experts have found that getting rid of clutter
in your home will cut down your housework by 40%. The
time you save on cleaning can be spent on doing something
for yourself or family.

Monday, August 4, 2008

Be Fit as a Family!

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

Make getting fit a family activity. Sign up for a 1
or 3.1 mile fun run and train as a family. This will
get everyone motivated to exercise and have a fun event
to look forward to doing together.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Simple Dieting Tip

Health Tip of the Day
"Getting Fit. . . One Step at a Time"

If you are interested in losing weight, always serve
your food on a plate or bowl so you can see how much
you are eating. Studies have shown that people who eat
from a bag, box or bucket eat 40-50% more than if they
put their food on a dish.

And, if you choose only healthy items on that plate, you will be even farther ahead!