Workout and weight loss on wheels- soup

Lately I've eaten a lot of home made soup. I think this is the best meal, by far, for those who want to lose weight. Here's why: 1) It's easy to prepare, you can start a crock pot in the morning and it's ready when you get home. 2)It's very healthy, Vegetable - based soups are high in key vitamins, minerals fiber, and minerals but low calories. 3) Soup fills us up due to the water content, therefore we eat less of the rest of the meal. 4) Soups that have a base of leeks, onions and celery are also particularly high in potassium. Potassium helps to rid the body of excess fluid which makes us feel lighter and leaner. 5) Soup can be a simple meal addition - a way to ensure that the family gets all of their vegetables and nutrition; a filling afternoon snack or an entire lunch or light evening meal, especially when beans, potato or sweet potato are the base providing heavier carbs as well as chicken, lean sausage or some mincemeat for protein. 6) It is important to remember that rice, noodles, legumes and pasta do add considerable carbohydrates and calories to your soup and are likely to offer weight loss benefits. 7) Soup helps to keep your total calorie intake low, while the bulk prevents you from feeling hungry as you might if you ate replacement shakes.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- fat

Let's look at fat; most people think fat in foods is bad. Excessive saturated fat (meat, cheese, butter)and hydrogenated fats (margarine, vegetable shortening)can raise you risk of heart disease and cancer. So it is important to find substitutes, eat low fat, or eat less. However, fats are useful for the following reasons: 1. They make chemical compounds that the body needs. 2. They help the body absorb those compounds and improve the healthy impact of eggs, poultry, cereals, vegetable oils, baked goods, and margarine. 3. They comprise part of the cells and cell membrane. 4. They are a reserve source of energy for the body. 5. They can help reduce cholesterol and protect against heart disease. 5. Omega 3 in fish can curb stiffness, lower depression, develop the mind and sight in infants, lowers inflammation, reduce ADHD symptoms, and more. Two meals of either salmon, mackerel, or tuna will give you a sufficient dose of omega 3's. Also canola oil, broccoli, cantaloupe, kidney beans, spinach, will do that for you. Excessive saturated fat (meat, cheese, butter)and hydrogenated fats (margarine, vegetable shortening)can raise you risk of heart disease and cancer. So find substitutes, eat low fat, or eat less.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- proteins and carbohydrates

Let's explore protein and carbohydrates. Protein you should eat 2-3 servings daily. It's the base of about half of our cells, including muscle, skin, hair and nails. This substance is in such as chicken, beef, lamb, fish, beans, nuts, and more. Upon swallowing (digestion)they release amino acid. Once inside the body, they make new proteins like enzymes and hormones. Sometimes they are used as an energy source. It shouldn't be hard to find ones that taste good for you. 60% of your food should be from carbohydrates. Also known as starches, you should eat 6-11 servings daily. Carbs contribute to your energy, some more than others, but the majority become glucose. The brain totally depends on this to function. They can also protect you from diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. Fruits, milk, vegetables and whole grains contain carbohydrates. They can be broken down into complex and simple. Complex carbs are whole-grain foods, beans, oatmeal, nuts and seeds, brown rice, popcorn and most vegetables, they are full of fiber. Simple carbohydrates are less healthy but reach your body quicker. Ideally these food should be eaten at lunch not dinner.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- sweet but evil

Sugar does nothing sweet to your body. This food contains many calories but has no nutrients. Tooth decay is far from the only evil. Once digested, it is broken down into glucose and fructose, these useless substances sit in the liver. Too much makes the blood toxic but sugar also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, type II diabetes and more. Obesity is a very common consequence; here's why. Too much sugar inhibits the serotonin in the body and blocks the production of leptin. Both of these harmful effects tell the body “keep eating I’m not full yet." Since the brain can never get enough of it, it creates an addiction. Your brain directs your body to start storing glucose as belly fat. A third danger is pancreas has pumped out so much insulin that your cells have become resistant; all the glucose just floats in your bloodstream, causing pre-diabetes or, eventually, full-force diabetes. Artificial sweeteners or substitutes are an option. Acesulfame K, aspartame, saccharin and sucralose are options. Healthy substitutes are honey, raisins, applesauce, cinnamon, dates, grapefruit, bananas, apricots, orange juice, and molasses.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Many studies have been conducted to prove this statement. After sleeping for 7-8 hours, our bodies need the nutrients to kick-start the day. Proteins. such as eggs, cheese, and meats should be important elements of a breakfast. They get our bodies working for the rest of the day. Fiber, such as found in cereals, is very important also. They aid in digestion of our foods. Apples and berries are good additions to a breakfast to help clean out our systems. Too often people are rushed in the mornings and choose to skip breakfast; however, you will have more energy and get things accomplished if you allow the time to energize your body with a good breakfast. Sugary breakfasts are not recommended. If you are accustomed to skipping this meal, I would suggest that you conduct an experiment. For three days eat a wholesome breakfast; then skip breakfast the next 3 days. See how you feel and how you respond to the day's activities in both instances.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- salt

Salt, and flour have been called the 3 "evils." You may be thinking "but they're in almost everything, I can't imagine excluding them in my diet." It is important to decrease the intake of these three ingredients; here's why: Regarding salt- Salt is 40% sodium and that attracts and holds water. Extra sodium causes fluid retention and adds to increases blood volume, and that makes your heart work harder. The retained water in the body strains kidneys adds pounds so salt makes dieting harder. Most of the salt we digest (80%) is hidden in our foods. It is recommended that we eat less than 1 teaspoon of sodium a day. Benefits- Sodium helps regulate blood pressure and is good for proper nerve and muscle function. Regarding flour It offers no nutrition as a result the body turns to its own bones and tissues in an effort to access the nutrients needed for digestion. Also the manufacturer is forced to add some tiny amounts of iron, calcium, calcium, vitamins B and D. White flour leading to upset body chemistry and resulting in degenerative diseases and obesity. It is strongly suggested that you change to the whole wheat version. Sugar is so detrimental that it will have its own entry.

Workout and weight loss on wheels- water

Water is my drink of choice, I sometimes call myself an "aquaholic" so drinking before meals will not be much of a hardship. I absolutely despise soda; that alone is a huge challenge for many dieters; people drink soda like water. It is nice to know that there are so many benefits to drinking water. Fluid losses occur on a regular basis, from skin evaporation, breathing, urine, and stool, therefore, daily replacement is crucial in order to have good health. The body is composed of about 60% water. Water is necessary for saliva creation, digestion, absorption, circulation, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. The brain tells the kidneys how much water to excrete as urine or hold on to for other processes. Food with high water content tends to look larger, its higher volume requires more chewing, and it is absorbed more slowly by the body, which helps you feel full, this is called "volumetrics." Cells that don't maintain their balance of fluids and electrolytes will shrivel, that can result in muscle fatigue so they won't work as well. It is important to replace sweat with water when exercising. The skin contains plenty of water, dehydration makes your skin look more dry and wrinkled once you are adequately hydrated, the kidneys take over and excrete excess fluids. When the body is not getting enough fluids, urine concentration, color, and odor increases because the kidneys trap extra fluid for bodily functions. If you chronically drink too little the body is at higher risk for kidney stones, high blood pressure and cancer. Adequate hydration keeps things flowing along your gastrointestinal tract and prevents constipation. Water and fiber keeps the bowls functioning correctly.