Why Smoothies are a Great Diet

 Are you looking for a way to make a quick and healthy meal? Look no further than a smoothie. A smoothie is perfect to replace a meal, as a healthy snack or as a quick meal for on the go.

Green smoothies refer to blended beverages that contain leafy greens, veggies, healthy fats and fruits. Healthy fats include coconut, flax, hemp seeds and almonds. Examples of leafy greens are parsley, mint, Swiss or rainbow chard, kale and spinach. The ingredients actually may vary, depending on the individual’s preference.

There are two good reasons to make a healthy recipe smoothie: 1) They taste great; and 2) They are filled with lots of fruit that have health benefits for your body..

It’s summer time and the heat is on. But for people trying to lose weight and not miss out, are there any healthy options? Yes. You can make your own smoothies. You can always experiment to find tasty recipes as well, but here are some to get you started.

1. “Chocolate” Milk

-10-15 medium dates

-3 ripe bananas.

-1 Young Coconut (I don’t usually use the water inside of the nut although I heard it has some benefits, I have tested it on me to a not so good result but again we are all different)

-16 oz cold Water

Blend everything starting with the fruits then the coconut.

2. Papaya Passion

-1 medium Papaya

-1 red delicious apple

-5 dates (pitted)

Blend everything and prepare for something outta this world!

3. Strawberry Delight

-4-8 strawberries

-1-2 Bananas

-8-10 dates

4. My Milk Shake tastes much better than yours…!

-2 cups of Durian

-8 dates

-2 bananas

-1 tsp of Carob powder

Who said fruits and veggies were boring again?

5. Mango Magic

-1-2 ripe mangos (peeled)

-8 dates (pitted)

-Juice of one orange

6. Durian Deck

-24 oz of durian

-1/2 orange

-Blend both.

Well, there you have it. Thought you’d have to give up smoothies eh? Hope, I’ll be able to save you some money in buying less healthy and-as you’ll discover-not as tasty smoothies with these.

Here’s to health and happiness.

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What Everyone Needs To Know About Exercise And Blood Pressure

 Although regular aerobic activity is important to the health and wellbeing of everyone, far too many people make the crucial mistake of assuming painful, strenuous workouts are the most productive way to exercise.

The startling fact is that moderate exercise – with the prime example being walking – may be an even more effective way to exercise, especially if you need to lower your blood pressure, and definitely if you’re just beginning your fitness program.

Before starting any new fitness program – especially if you haven’t exercised in a while or if you have medical problems – you should always consult your doctor first. Your doctor might even suggest you change some of your lifestyle habits such as your diet or medications in addition to starting an exercise program.

A doctor’s prior approval is especially important since some activities can cause your blood pressure to rise to potentially dangerous levels. Recent research shows that vigorous exercise in unfit individuals may actually be harmful and should be avoided unless tolerance to the exercise has been built up over a reasonable period of time.

On the other hand, numerous studies have proven people who exercise moderately and regularly are more likely to have blood pressures in the healthy ranges.

Different types of exercise obviously depend on your fitness levels, but cycling, walking, swimming, are excellent choices for starting a fitness program. For each of these options, you can easily control your work level and your progression so that you keep your blood pressure within a healthy range during the activity and eventually lower your resting blood pressure, too.

Progression is vital to the success of your fitness program. Start slowly so that your body has time to adjust and adapt. Remember, one of the main reasons people give up and quit new fitness programs after just a few weeks it that they try to work too hard, too soon.

If you decide to start a walking program, for example, start slowly by walking two or at most three times a week for ten to fifteen minutes at a time at a leisurely pace. Gradually increase either your pace or time each week. After a couple of months, you can increase the number of weekly sessions, too.

If you decide to join a health club, you should start with a qualified personal fitness professional who will take all medical history into account and help you design an appropriate fitness program.

Uncontrolled high blood pressure leads to many different medical problems such as stroke, coronary disease, and kidney disease, so it’s crucial you do everything you can to control your blood pressure. Gradual progression is the key to keeping your blood pressure under control, maintaining your weight loss, avoiding injury and ensuring long term success.

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