Fruit and vegetables are needed for long and active life. But there are still some everyday pleasures, such as tea, coffee and chocolate, on a list of the foodstuffs which could help you live to a ripe old age. Gary Williamson, professor of Leeds University, found that there are 20 types of food and drink have been identified as ‘functional foods’. He recommends that we take them as part of our diets.
He has coined the phrase ‘ lifespanessential’ to describe the key foodstuffs, all of which contain chemicals called polyphenols. The chemicals are produced by plants and are known for their antioxidant properties, helping prevent cancer and heart disease. On his list, alongside such familiar ’super foods’ as broccoli, blueberries and spinach, are black or green tea, dark chocolate and coffee. Some processed versions are also allowable – along with whole oranges, freshly-squeezed orange juice retains many of the same health benefits. The same also applies to red grapes and red wine, meaning a little luxury is compatible with living for as long as possible. Continue reading 20 Functional Foods for Long and Active Life
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There are many ways to lose your weight. Starting from workout at gym, tight diet program, change your life habit and more. But, did you know that simple and low cost activity like biking can reduce your overweight too. Here is the weight loss success story from Sydney Pershing who loss 162 pounds of weight as via health web.
As a child, Sydney was always at least 20 pounds overweight. When 13 years old, she was diagnosed with epilepsy. Having seizures drained her, so she rarely felt like exercising. The cocktail of medications only added to her size, and when she was 25, she depressed because her weight reach 287 pounds. That year, she asked a surgeon about weight loss-surgery. But the doctor said that she was too obese and unhealthy for surgery – she would have to shed some weight first. Continue reading Biking Help A Woman Lose Weight Over 100 Pounds
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Not only run on a treadmill for 45 minutes a day or swim hundreds of meters a day or running miles a day that can help your burn more fat and get good body shape, but our daily activity can do it too. However, not all activities give the result. Here the best workout to get slim body is:
- Activity that you like. So you can enjoy do it constantly
- Activity that you can do for 30-60 minutes a day
- Activity that can make you sweat
Here are the list of 6 Best Exercise to slender body
1. Playing golf 18 holes
Don’t use golf cart when move from one hole to another
2. Playing with children
Spend an hour a day to play with your children. Not only make you slim but also make your children protected from obesity. Encourage the child to swim, play cat and mouse, or other game that can make them sweat.
3. Gardening or cleaning house
You can get double benefits. Your house becomes clean and your body more healthier. Occasionally, do washing, sweeping, and ironing by yourself not your maid. Continue reading 6 Best Exercise for Slimming Body
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