Liver Fat

Living to the ripe old age of 100 years old is something that many of us dream of accomplishing. This dream can become a reality, when we take the time to really think of how we nourish our bodies. By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and really thinking about our daily activities, all of us can live a longer life. 100 years seems like a long time, but in all reality, time is something that passes by rather quickly.

We all know that we should watch our fat intake, but do we? Many of us know what we should and should not eat, but choose to not practice what we preach. By using olive oil when we fry our foods, we can lower our cholesterol levels, therefore; lowering our risk of heart disease. When we opt to eat in restaurants, we do not have control over the types of oils that are used when it comes to frying food. Therefore, opting to eat at home is a much wiser choice. When we eat at home, we have control over the amount of fat we take in, as well as portion size. How many times have you ordered a double stacked hamburger at a restaurant and ordered the “large” size and eaten the whole thing? Chances are, you have.

About one in three adults in our country have problems with high blood pressure, and many do not even know their blood pressure is off of the charts! High blood pressure can lead to strokes, heart disease, and even kidney failure. By reducing the amount of salt in our diets, we can reduce the risks of these debilitating diseases. By choosing herbs and spices, we can flavor our foods without a ton of sodium that our bodies do not need.

Striving to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables is something that many of us struggle with, but in all reality, we need to make sure we are enjoying these great antioxidants on a daily basis. Some people argue that it is difficult to take in these vital vitamins in their daily diets, but how can they afford not to? Again, by eating at home and controlling what is put on our plates will help all of us in achieving this goal. Five a day is something that our hearts, lungs, and muscles will all benefit from. A great way to take in our first serving for the day is to enjoy a healthy topping of blueberries on top of a bowl of oatmeal! Blueberries are known for their ability keep our vision in tip top shape, as well as keeping our memory intact.

By eating healthy and taking inventory as to what we are putting in our bodies on a daily basis, we put ourselves closer to the ripe young age of 100! A healthy lifestyle can lead to a much longer life. This whole concept of healthy eating sounds rather complex; but once we understand the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle it all becomes a daily routine. By blending exercise with our healthy eating habits, we will live long healthy lives!

So, what is on the table for supper? How about indluging in a flaky, baked dark fleshed fish? This fish is home to Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 contains fish oil and it greatly reduces our cholesterol levels, keeps our blood from clotting excessively, as well as giving our bodies protein. By thinking about what we are putting in our bodies, we will live longer and lead a healthy lifestyle.

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You are what you eat, and that’s why eating healthy foods will help to keep you healthy and enable you to live longer. There are so many foods on the market that are advertised as healthy and necessary, so what foods do we choose and what foods do we avoid?

Healthy foods are basically foods that are free of chemicals, toxins and preservatives. That eliminates over half of the grocery store, but it leaves a smorgasbord of foods that are delicious and good for us.

Eating healthy means eating a balanced diet every day and avoiding fad diets that demand specific elements of foods such as only protein or no fats. Eating healthy is a lifestyle that allows for those special festive days of over-indulging because those days are an exception to the rule.

When we go on crash or fad diets we force our bodies to live the exception instead of in balance, and as a result we suffer from malnutrition. Our bodies need balance on a daily basis and that includes all the essential vitamins and enzymes. We cannot force our bodies to go without the things it needs to survive because when we do that, we actually damage the body.

Starving or going without what the body needs forces it to go into stress. And this stress is more than just hunger pains from starving, it’s actually changing the chemistry of what it should be. When we go on and off diets the term is yo-yo dieting we actually damage organs and the mechanism of the normal functions. And this doesn’t stop just because we decide to stop the diet. It’s a damage that can affect the function of the body permanently.

Healthy living means not only eating healthy, fresh foods, but it’s also knowing when to eat them. It’s balancing them so that each day is filled with a continuous input of essential nutrients. And it means eating when you’re hungry and not counting calories or passing meals.

What foods do you avoid? Foods that are packaged, preserved and pre-made are often loaded down with some form of chemical or an abundance of sodium to keep it from going bad. Packaged cookies, for example, are loaded with chemicals and trans fats just to keep it fresh while it sits on the store shelf.

A great rule of thumb that helps you to know if it’s fresh is if it goes bad after a couple days, then you know that there were no preservatives in it. There are excellent grain breads that are very healthy to eat yet have no preservatives and will go bad if you leave them in your cupboard for a day.

Canned foods are all filled with preservatives to keep them fresh in the can and these chemicals are deadly for you. Some of attack the organs and others attach themselves to cells of the brain. All of them are suspicious of initiating or encouraging cancer. These foods should be avoided.

Frozen foods such as fruit, vegetables and meats are excellent and usually without preservatives. However, there are many pre-made meals that are frozen that are preserved with an abundance of sodium such as frozen dinners.

Red meats should be eaten only sporadically because they are very heavy on the heart and add to high cholesterol problems. Chicken and turkey are excellent meats to eat and can be used in a myriad of recipes. And of course, fish remains the best meat yet and is not only high in protein, but is excellent brain food.

Eating healthy doesn’t mean going without the good things in life. It means just the opposite. The good things in healthy foods gives us a long, healthy life and not a short-term thrill.

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The main motivator for human beings is survival. When faced with a life threatening situation, we scratch and claw to save ourselves, so why don’t we do the same when it comes to our diets? We know, at least subconsciously, that consuming greasy fast food, soda, and snacks high in transfats on a regular basis is slowly shaving precious years off of our lifespan, yet some of us continue the behavior. It’s time to start being more aware of the foods that we consume on a daily basis. There are a number of foods that can help us live longer, healthier lives.

Foods that Help Your Heart

Heart disease has maintained it’s crown as the number one killer of Americans according to the CDC, and it doesn’t show any signs of letting up anytime soon. You definitely want to start eating foods that promote a healthy heart, and especially if you have a history of heart disease in your family.

Red Tomatoes are full of lycopene, a valuable antioxidant that has been proven in recent studies to reduce the instance of heart attacks in men.

Salmon fish contains omega-3 fatty acids that keep your heart healthy.

Blueberries are dark blue because they are high in anthocyanins, another valuable antioxidant that guards your heart.

Spinach is good for you in so many ways. When it comes to the heart, regular consumption of spinach helps prevent heart disease.

Lean Meats and Soy Proteins are better for your heart because they are low in fats that can gather around your heart and cause heart attack and other serious problems.

Red Wine has been found to be high in resveratrol, a substance found in grapes that does wonders for your heart. Of course, red wine has positive effects only when used in moderation.

Roughage To Flush You Out

Modern doctors agree that most medical problems start in the colon. If you are only passing waste out of your system once every few days, you are not eating the right foods. You should be moving your bowels at least once a day. An unclean colon is a breeding ground for diseases and illnesses that can shorten your lifespan significantly. Doctors estimate that there is anywhere between 5 to 20 pounds of compacted waste sitting in the average person’s colon, and the presence of this toxic waste is blamed for many common illnesses including headaches, colds, hypertension, and even arthritis.

To keep your system running smoothly, it’s important to eat plenty of green leafy foods and other foods high in fiber, which are also known as “roughage.” That includes:

- Broccoli

- Kale and Collard Greens

- Spinach

- Brussel Sprouts

- Apple Skins

- Cherries

- Almonds

The high fiber content of these foods helps your system by bulking up the stool and then pushing it through your colon quickly.

Survival of the Fittest

When you are looking for ways to extend your lifespan by changing your diet, you have to first look at those foods that will help your heart and your colon. There is no time like the present to start adding these life lengthening foods to your daily meals.

So raise your glass of resveratrol – oops, red wine and let’s toast. Salud! – To Your Health!

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