by Nadya Logan | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
As people become more aware of their health, new tips, ads, and products are revealed daily. To this day nothing is uniformed and each method is criss-crossed to the point what is factual and what is fiction.
Fiction: Low-carb/high-protein/no-fat diets are optimal for weight reduction.
•The truth is that you have to eat fewer calories to lose weight. Fat, out of all the macronutrients, contains the most calories per gram. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that 20 to 35% of dietary calories come from fat, 10 to 35 should come from protein, and 45 to 65% should come from carbohydrates.
Fiction: Eating late at night will cause you to gain weight.
•Generally, people who consume a lot of food late at night tend to eat more calorie-dense foods which is nothing but eating lots of calories, leading to weight gain. Whether you eat early in the morning, in the middle of the afternoon, or late in the evening—it will not cause you to put on more weight than what is normal for what you ate and any activity that you have done.
Fiction: Skipping meals is a good way to lose weight.
•Skipping one meal is not what harms you. Skipping one meal and compensating for your lost is what hurts you.
Fiction: Rapid weight loss can be maintained.
•Many diets advertise that by following their steps you can lose ten or more pounds a week. While this may be true, and you may lose that weight, it will come back and a little extra. Why? With these restrictive diets a large portion of the weight that you lose comes from water and lean tissue, leading to the eventual weight gain after you get off of it.
Fiction: You have to stop eating your favorite foods to lose weight.
• There is only one friend that is mandatory if you want to successfully lose weight and keep the weight off: Moderation. A healthy lifestyle allows for any food under the sun as long as it’s eaten in moderation! With moderation and permanent changes that include healthy eating plans and lots of physical activity, you can what you want, when you want.
The Truth: Effort and commitment is going to be a big part in losing weight and achieving all of your goals. You are going to have to make permanent changes in your lifestyle and you are going to feel discouraged at times, but do not give up. Get up and get moving and surround yourself in support at all times. Your journey may be hard, but it will be worth it.
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Avocado-Greek Yogurt Sauce
Serves 4 as an Appetizer, 2 as a meal
Freeze any leftover chilis and adobo sauce you have – they are excellent mixed into meatballs, burgers, meatloaf, or even mixed with a bit of butter and melted over steak.
shrimp skewers
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, minced
2 generous spoonfuls of the adobo sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
sauce
1 ripe avocado
1 cup 2% greek yogurt
1 clove of garlic, peeled
juice of 1 lime
salt to taste (about 1/2 – 1 tsp)
tools: wooden skewers; food processor (or blender); grill (or grill pan)
First, marinate the shrimp. Combine the minced chilis, the adobo sauce, olive oil, and honey in a large bowl, and whisk to combine. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
While the shrimp marinates, make the dipping sauce. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flesh of the avocado with the yogurt, the garlic, and the lime juice. Process until the sauce is very smooth and creamy, and there are no lumps remaining. Taste, and add salt to your liking (I used just over 1/2 tsp). Reserve the sauce in the fridge until ready to serve.
After the shrimp has marinated 30 minutes, thread the shrimp on the skewers, about 4 per skewer, making sure that the skewer pierces through the tail and head portions – this will help ensure that they do not swivel around when grilling. Heat your grill (or grill pan) to high heat, and grill the skewers, flipping halfway through cooking time, until the shrimp are slightly charred on the outside and are just barely opaque on the inside, about 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, and remember they will continue to cook for a minute or so after you pull them off the grill.
Serve the skewers immediately with the cool dipping sauce on the side.
Credit: eatandrelish.com
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
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by Nadya Logan | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
How much water should you drink on average per day? Many people are familiar with the “8 by 8” rule; there is not an answer that applies to everyone. How much water you must intake depends on your health, how active you are, and where you live. Nonetheless, water is essential to good health, and this information may help you find how much water you personally need to consume.
Benefits of Water
Humans cannot live without water—it is known fact. Every system in your body depends on water, and water makes up approximately 60 percent of your body weight. Not drinking enough water can make you dehydrated.
How Much Water Do You Need?
In order for your body to function properly you must consume beverages and foods that contain water. The Institute of Medicine found that the adequate intake (AI) for men is about 3 liters, or 13 cups, and women is about 2.2 liters, or 9 cups, of total beverages per day.
What Influences Water Needs?
Exercise: If you engage in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to make up for any fluids that you lost. An extra cup or two would suffice for moderate exercise, but if you exercise for more than an hour you will need more. How much more water you need depends on how much you sweat during exercise, the type of exercise you are doing, and the duration.
Environment: Hot or humid weather can make you sweat and requires additional intake of water. Heated indoor air can also make your skin loose moisture in the wintertime.
Illnesses or Health Conditions: If you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, you are losing extra fluids. During this time you should drink more water.
Pregnancy or Breast-feeding: Expecting women or women who are breast-feeding need additional fluids, especially when nursing. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women are pregnant drink 2.3 liters, or 10 cups, and those who are breast-feeding drink 3.1 liters, or 13 cups, daily.
Quick Tips
• On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake. Fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and tomatoes, contain 90 percent or more.
• Beverages, such as milk and juice, are composed mostly of water. Even beer, wine, and caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, or soda) can contribute, but they should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake.
• Drink a glass of water other calorie-free or low-calorie beverage with each meal and between each meal.
• Drink water before, during, and after exercise.
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
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