20 Jan 10 Increase Your Memory Brain Power

Have you ever forgotten where something is, and then spent an hour hopelessly searching for the item, without being able to remember where you put it? That’s a problem everybody goes through once or twice. Have you ever thought about increasing your memory power so that doesn’t happen anymore?

There are several benefits to improving memory. You’ll increase your brain power overall. Plus giving your memory a workout fairly often, at as early an age as possible, is a great way to fight against memory problems that come with age. The best way to do that is to get your sleep.

Medical professionals always stress how important getting at least 7-8 hours sleep a night really is, and that fact can’t be overstated. Lack of sleep causes and inflames all manner of health problems, including problems in your brain. One of those issues, is memory. Not getting enough sleep increases the likelihood that you could develop memory problems.

Eat plenty of brain health foods to provide the opportunity for your brain to function at it’s peak effectiveness. Fish like Salmon are extremely good for you because of the beneficial Omega-3s that help your brain and cardiovascular system. The same principle is true for berries such as blueberries and acai. Both also contain natural healthy Omega-3s.

Play a few brain specific puzzles a few times a week to increase your brain power. Things like crosswords, or even a game like Scrabble. Something that forces you to think, and learn new facts or words as you play, to flex your brain power. Also reading is a big help, as reading requires a lot more brain activity than other forms of entertainment. Reading is a fantastic way to work out your mind, and keep your memory in tip top condition.

Remember also to keep a healthy lifestyle. Exercise and a healthy diet are just as important to your brain as the rest of your body. By eating healthy and exercising you increase what your body can do in all aspects of life. Your brain health is no different, and you should follow the same principles.

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02 Sep 09 The Wrong Way To Eat Healthy

On a diet and eating healthy but still struggling to lose weight? Well the key may not be in what you are eating, but how you are eating those foods. Eating healthy is all well and good, and will help you lose weight, but you have to eat healthy the right way. Knowing what to eat, how much to eat, and how to eat are all essential to a good healthy diet. Faltering on any of those steps can lead to slower than expected weight loss, or lack of weight loss altogether.

For example, a food that a lot of people make a mistake with is yogurt, particularly yogurt with artificial flavoring. Yogurts with artificial flavoring, or that add their own fruit, will contain more fats and sugars and therefore calories than normal low-fat plain yogurt. Yogurt itself is very healthy, but you have to make sure you’re eating it the right way. Instead of buying a flavored brand of yogurt, purchase a low-fat plain yogurt, and then buy some berries, or any kind of your favorite fruit, and slice up a few pieces to go in your yogurt. Not only will this be lower calorie, you’ll be eating healthier at the same time.

White rice, white pasta, or white bread are all bad choices in a food category where you can find very healthy replacements. The problem with white grains like these is that they don’t contain very much fiber. Fiber is a key component in foods like these that not only makes you feel full, but gives you a healthier form of carbohydrates that slowly release in your body. The white versions of grain foods contain carbohydrates that all release quickly, so they are more likely to turn to fat in your system. So stick to whole wheat breads and pastas, and brown rice.

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25 Jun 09 Foods That Burn Fat

There is no such thing as a diet that will yield you quick results with little to no effort on your part. And as a smart consumer, you should ensure you never tread into the pitfalls of the dieting trend industry by lying to yourself and believing that there is an easier alternative than the tried and true method of diet and exercise. Seriously, nothing works as well as eating healthier and exercising more. But within those bounds there are also a few foods that you can add to your diet to help in your bid to eradicate that belly fat.

Seven of the most potent healthy diet choices are:

Fiber
Water
Salads
Lean Protein
Berries
Nuts and Seeds
Olive Oil

Fiber is absolutely your friend, as it’s not only extremely healthy for you digestive system, but also so that you can control your blood sugar levels. The more in check your blood sugar is, the more in check your appetite will be. Also foods higher in fiber tend to be lower in calories. So always go whole grain.

Water is a fantastic substitute for your usual soft drink, or coffee, or energy drink. You may not get the same caffeine/sugar kick, but your body will feel much, much better. Not to mention the fact that water is a 0 calorie drink.

Eating a salad made only from uncooked fresh fruits and vegetables is not only healthy, but also low calorie, as long as you stick to a reasonable portion size. Use something simple like lemon, or another fruit to serve as that dressing flavor, and you’ll be cutting the calories, and raising your intake of healthy fruits and vegetables.

Lean protein is fantastic as protein has few calories and is a great muscle builder. More muscle means more calories burned more easily. Not to mention lean protein can boost your metabolism. Look to lean meats like chicken, or go for healthier alternatives like soy protein.

Berries like fiber helps level out your blood sugar level, helping you keep better control of that appetite, plus they’re full of healthy antioxidants and vitamins.

Nuts and seeds are a fantastic substitute to other fatty foods you may eat. In part because they contain monounsaturated fat, which is infinitely easier for you to burn off than fats found in most other fatty foods or snacks.

Olive oil, the healthiest oil around. Not only is olive oil good for you, but also contains enzymes that turn off your craving towards other unhealthy and fatty oils. Using olive oil instead of other oils is proven to decrease the amount of saturated fats you intake, increasing your likelihood of keeping that fat burned off for good.

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