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Thursday, 19 November 2009
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Healthy Pumpkin Soup Recipe For Thanksgiving!
I love all kinds of food that’s made out of pumpkin; pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, and even pumpkin seeds! It’s just delicious and so healthy for you, too! Not only is pumpkin loaded with vitamin A and antioxidants, but it’s also full of vitamin C, K, and E and lots of minerals (including magnesium, potassium, and iron) and fiber.
With that being said, how about surprising your families by making healthy and delicious pumpkin soup for Thanksgiving starter this year?
Here’s a delicious and healthy pumpkin soup recipe from MayoClinic.com
“Canned pumpkin puree, available year-round, is an easy source for the mashed cooked pumpkin. When pumpkins abound in the fall, however, you can make your own puree by roasting a small pie pumpkin and whipping the flesh in a blender or food processor.”
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Have A Coffee Break Before You Break A Sweat
According to researchers from Indiana University at Bloomington, “a pre-workout caffeine jolt reduces the severity of exercise-induced asthma symptoms." They say having “2 cups of coffee an hour before a run was as effective as an inhaler at opening sufferers’ airways.” (Source from Self Magazine). I’m not much of a coffee drinker, but maybe I should give it a try since I usually tend to run out of breath so quickly whenever I go running or swimming.
Do you usually drink coffee before or after your workout? Do you know of any other good breathing techniques, or other ways that can help improve your breathing?
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Are You A Workoutaholic?
I remember reading somewhere in a magazine that 48 percent of women tend to sacrifice exercise when they are either sleep deprived or pressed for time. I know it’s better to get more sleep than to drag yourself to the gym while you’re still not fully awake because lack of sleep can trigger your appetite and often make you reach out for “unhealthy foods.” However, unless you are just SO busy that you can’t even afford to take a short lunch break, I still think it’s vital to squeeze in at least 20 minutes of exercise per day.
Do you (both men and women) tend to skip your workout if you are in one of these situations mentioned above, or do you make an effort to exercise every single day regardless of lack of sleep and/or time?
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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Healthy Tip Of The Day!
To many of you, this time of the year can be both full of excitement and stress. However, excess stress isn’t good for your health. So here’s a quick tip you can try to calm yourself down whenever you’re feeling anxious or stressed.
"Try smelling an orange and/or lavender fragrance!"
According to an Austrian study, the smell of oranges and lavender helped people feel less anxious, more positive, and calmer when compared to people who were exposed to no fragrance at all.
You can either add a few drops of oil to a room diffuser or buy candles and use it in your home or office to lessen your stress. (Source from Prevention Magazine).
What other smells calm you down?
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Healthy And Easy Thanksgiving Recipe!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and I’m sure you know what that means—family gatherings and lots of food! While a lot of people think holiday season equals weight gain, you can avoid packing on the pounds and still enjoy your meal by giving a “healthy” twist to the traditional Thanksgiving dishes.
Thanks to MayoClinic.com, here’s a great “healthy” Thanksgiving recipe you can try! Remember healthy food CAN be delicious, too!
Green beans with red pepper and garlic ("Green beans, aka string beans or snap beans, are good sources of fiber and vitamin C. To preserve their fresh flavor and texture, blanch (parboil) the beans, immerse them in ice water to set their color, then saute briefly").
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I'm a runner and a health fanatic. I currently live in NYC.
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