18 Aug 09 Using Coffee As A Part Of Your Diet

Did you ever think that the cup of coffee you have once you get to the office in the morning, could actually be you having the best breakfast possible for your physical fitness? Well recent studies are showing that a morning cup of coffee could be incredibly beneficial to your health. Not only is it a low calorie choice for your breakfast, but coffee helps reduce the risk of skin cancer, fights your risk of developing diabetes or Alzheimer’s disease, and because of the natural caffeine content helps boost your metabolism.

But before using coffee as a normal part of your diet you should understand how it should fit in to your diet in a healthy way. First off, a regular black cup of coffee is perfectly good for you, only roundabouts of 5 to 10 calories for the entire cup, loaded with healthy antioxidants, and caffeine to give your metabolism a healthy boost. It’s when you start adding the milks, sugars, or creams. Not only are all bad for you, they are only senseless calories that provide for little to no nutritional value, and can skyrocket your caloric intake from that one cup to be ten times more than before.

Having just a regular black cup of coffee is what you want to shoot for. That way you get your early morning boost, you keep your caloric intake down, and you fill yourself full of energy revitalizing antioxidants, which will make your entire system feel younger and ready to face the day.

Always choose medium roast for your type of coffee, as medium contains a richer more fuller selection of healthy antioxidants than dark or light roasts, and antioxidants always equal healthy. Because caffeine is not a constant energy source, try to time your coffee consumption to coincide with your activities that day. Caffeine gives you a good boost, but will take 30-60 minutes to kick in, and then will last you a good 6-7 hours. But If haven’t done anything in that time to re-supply your body, you’ll feel tired quickly after the effect of the caffeine stops. So always take that into account.

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03 Jul 09 Five Tips To Keep Your Mind Fit

The importance of mental fitness is lost on many people, as physical fitness has taken a front seat as our nation battles the rising obesity rates. But keeping your mind fit is every bit as important as keeping your body physically fit. Which is why you should make sure to regularly partake in mind exercises. These are vitally important to the healthy human being, as exercising your brain will help you fight off memory loss at an older age, increase brain power, and battle back against other possible mental illnesses. There are well more than a few exercises you can do to get yourself on your way to better mental fitness:

Use your non-dominant hand
Read more books
Change up your routine occasionally
Go shopping without a list
Exercise your body

If you’re right handed, using your left hand for tasks occasionally forces your brain to think differently, and work out how to do the same easy tasks you’re used to in a different way. This works parts of your brain that you don’t normally use as often as a right hander, and will help you keep your brain in better shape by giving it a full workout.

Reading requires you to not only visually recognize words and characters, but to also interpret them into something visual inside your imagination. Your brain reads what is written, and then your brain plays out the story in your mind, a good daunting task that strengthens your ability to reason and think.

The problem with a daily routine that’s always the same, is that your brain doesn’t have to think about anything very much. However if you change that routine, your brain will have to wake up so that you can make decisions on the fly. Not only does this keep your brain well exercised, but it also helps to wake you up and really prepare for your day.

Going shopping without a list causes you to have to search throughout your mind to remember the things that you need to buy at the store. Yes it might take you longer to go shopping that way, and you may forget a few items. But the more you go without a list, the better your memory will get, and you’ll find yourself forgetting items you need less, as well as exercising your brain.

Finally, keep your body fit as well. By keeping yourself fit and at a healthy body weight you keep a healthy blood flow to your brain. Ensuring your brain receives the proper nutrients, and that it always has a good air supply from your blood is the best measure for keeping your mind healthy for a long time.

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03 Mar 09 Fitness Formula for Body, Mind & Soul Rejuvenation

Fitness is the ultimate panacea for all physical as well as mental ailments. Fitness is a prerequisite for one and all to function harmoniously and swiftly in this fast paced world. Ideally it is imperative for children, youngsters , elders as well as senior citizens of irrespective of any nation and race to become fitness conscious and contribute to the well being of the society as a whole. Most people think that staying fit is the preoccupation of only the rich and the famous but fitness encompasses every aspect of human life at physical, mental and spiritual level. One must devote considerable amount of time to be fit for the benefit of oneself and also to bring about the best within you. Fitness however is not limited to only physical fitness as looking gorgeous and smart alone doesn’t serve the purpose for healthy living. What if you are someone who looks stunning at a glance but suffering within from severe depression? You may have to take consultation or be on medication and bear all the side effects.

I strongly believe that one has to first strive to be spiritually healthy and from the inner power and energy drawn from within you can achieve almost anything. You must strike a proper balance and ensure harmonious development of your physical mental and spiritual health to stay fit for a lifetime. Given below are a few fitness tips which have been tested and tried by many saints and professional fitness experts since ages. By following the below mentioned guidelines you can become healthy, wealthy and wholesome and experience the aura of rejuvenation with consistent practice and regularity.

Tips for Physical Fitness:

Exercise regularly: You can brisk walk minimum of 45 minutes or choose a sport of your choice which you enjoy playing. You must enjoy exercising and then you will energetic and young like never before.
Eat raw vegetables and fresh fruits as much as possible: Include green leafy vegetables every alternate day in your diet
Drink plenty of water to refresh and cleanse your nervous system.

Tips for Mental Fitness:

Read intellectual books: This will help you stimulate your thinking process and your mind will be alert.
Participate in discussions and debates on current affairs to stay up to date with whatever is happening in the world
Try to learn a new concept or learn a new skill that will enhance your skill sets and satisfy your intellectual acumen.

Tips for Spiritual fitness:

Practice simple breathing exercises commonly referred to as “ Pranayama” for good breath regulation and blood circulation and to achieve stillness of the mind
Try to spend ample time in soul uplifting nature bound quite places.
Be positive and follow right etiquettes of proper behavior to live harmoniously with everyone around you.

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