Pure Power - Laying Down The Law

It is a law of nature that energy can be neither created nor destroyed, but can be converted from one form to another. Keeping this in mind, and knowing that the things we eat and drink are used to build our bodies, the high prices of organic products in the supermarket may be justified. After all, who would not be willing to pay a bit more to ensure that what we put into our bodies is as pure as possible, with the least amount of genetic modifications or added artificial preservatives? Likewise, a glass of tap water from your kitchen sink is likely to taste a bit different from the ice cold water you gather in your hands fresh from a mountain spring, untouched by human hands or mechanized processes.

Pure and Simple
Not all of us have access to markets which sell products that are whole, pure and healthy. In fact, a majority of people in the world, when they do have access to enough food, are faced with a choice between affordability and quality; you cannot always have both. Inexpensive food like what is available at fast food restaurants is terribly unhealthy in most cases, while the purest and freshest ingredients are off limits to anyone without a healthy disposable income. It is not an ideal situation, but with a bit of creativity you can alter your eating habits to ensure the highest quality energy is entering your body.

Along with purity comes simplicity, by virtue of pure products being free of a lot of chemical additives and processing. When you learn to live with a limited list of items that provide the necessary nutrients for good health, you are free to experiment with novel ways to add flavor and texture. Most of the recipes that come from peasant societies are based on high nutritional value for a low cost, and modern women would do well to modify such dishes to suit their tastes. For example, there is no need to pay money for canned soup containing dozens of additives and preservatives, not to mention sky high quantities of salt, when you can make a delicious soup from a handful of lentils and a couple of carrots. When you add a few spices to the mix and drizzle a bit of olive oil on top, you will be amazed at how enjoyable it can be to eat well.

Addition By Subtraction
If you wonder how you can incorporate strategies like this into your life to feel the power of pure energy, you might take a look at success stories of people who have made the change.

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Is Cereal Allowed On The Nutrisystem Diet?

I sometimes hear from folks wanting to know if they will still be able to eat their favorite food on Nutrisystem. Sometimes, they are asking about comfort foods like pizza or hamburgers. Other times, they are asking about their favorite staple - that they go to time and time again - like cereal.

I might hear from someone who says: "I am a cereal fiend. I love it. It is not unusual for me to take it far past breakfast. Sometimes, I even have it for dinner or for a snack. Are you allowed to have cereal on Nutrisystem? And if so, what kind?"

The answer is that yes, you have all types of cereal options (including hot and cold) on Nutrisystem. I will go over some of the details below.

Cold Cereals: I think that most people who ask about cereal on Nutrisystem are referring to the cold cereals and not the oatmeal. I will outline the oatmeal a little later. But for now, let's talk about your cold cereal options.

The Sweetened O's: This cereal is a lot like the frosted O cereal you find in the grocery store. There is a hint of sweetness to it. A serving is only 110 calories and it is rated over four out of five stars by dieters.

The Granola Cereal: I love granola but it is often not included in any diet plan because regular granola can be very high in fat. This version isn't. It only has 2.5 grams of fat and it includes both granola and almonds. It is rated a perfect five start by over 400 users. It's extremely popular. I have to agree with the good reviews. This is my favorite cold cereal on the menu.

Nutri Flakes Cereal: I would compare this to flaked, bran cereal. It does have a bran type of taste, which is why I prefer it with fruit like blueberries or strawberries. But many people do like this, which is why it has a four star rating.

Oatmeal Or Hot Cereal Options: There are basically two flavors to choose from here. Apple cinnamon (which is rated four stars) and maple and brown sugar (which is rated four and a half stars.) I find both quite good, but of the two, I prefer the apple and cinnamon because it does contain chunks of apples in it and I like fruit in my oatmeal.

I hope that this article has shown you that you don't have to give up cereal while on this diet. You are absolutely allowed to have it and you have a decent amount of choices also.

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How To Lose Body Fat - 4 Key Tips

Knowing how to lose body fat is something that will shave a lot of time from your journey to achieve the results you desire. Of course it's going to take some effort on your part to reach your fat loss goals but having a "road map" to attain those goals helps a lot.

In order to have an understanding of how to make the body lose fat, it's important to know how the fat is deposited in the body. Your body needs food to acquire the necessary energy to function and feed its cells. The energy in food that your body needs is commonly referred to as calories. The more calories the food contains the more fuel the body can acquire from it. Your body must first digest the food before it can use the energy in the food. As the level of difficulty in digesting the food increases, the more the number of calories burned also increases.

Proteins, carbohydrates and fats are the three categories of fuel that the body uses. This fuel nourishes the body and keeps the body functioning. The calories that are left over end up eventually being stored in the fat cells. Your body uses a part of the food's fuel for nutrition while the excess fuel ends up being stored as fat in the "fat cells" of your body.

Fat cells are often deposited in the chest, hips and the region around your waist. As the cells become bigger, your physique acquires a doughy look. The body has a limited number of fat cells, and there is only so much fat these cells can store. Once the threshold is reached, fat begins to accumulate in the muscle lining of your arms and thighs, creating some relatively unattractive limbs.

Here are four secrets for burning fat:

1 - Eat fat burning foods

2 - Add fat boosters to your diet

3 - Increase water intake

4 - Build muscles

If you focus on these four things, you'll be well on your way to developing a beautiful toned body. The only thing standing in the way of a lean sexy physique is you. Make these fat burning tips a part of your lifestyle and you will see results in a matter of weeks. The right diet plan will show you how to combine the fat burning foods to keep your body melting away the flab. There are countless delicious recipes to make the switch painless. Add a weight lifting exercise regime and you will sculpt your body into an object of desire.

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Can You Control Anxiety Naturally to Avoid Spikes in Blood Pressure?

High blood pressure occurs in one of every three adults. The culprit? Many believe it is something called hypertension. Actually, that isn't accurate at all. Hypertension is just a medical term for high blood pressure, not the cause. Some have come to believe that the root word "tense" means something like anxiety or anxiousness, but not true. Anxiety is certainly a cause for some people, but most of the time, it has only a minor influence.

But, yes, hypertension is on the rise in our society, but this is largely due to diet issues. High grain intake and low fat intake is exactly the wrong combination to follow when trying to avoid high blood pressure. Also, there have been links to high blood sugar with high blood pressure. So avoid these things, and a frequently proposed solution to high blood pressure is medication. This works for some, but not most. In fact, most people on high blood pressure medication still have issues with high blood pressure.

So, what are you supposed to do to control it? Think of something more natural than medications. The answer is simple: control your diet. Eliminate grains and sugars. Balance the omega fats. Normalize your weight, especially if you are obese. Also, eliminate caffeine. Caffeine is a stimulant linked to hypertension.

Get a grip on your emotional life. Yes, anxiety can cause blood pressure spikes, but it is rare. It doesn't hurt to get a handle on things. How? Exercise. Exercise is a key ingredient when dealing with anxiety. Think of serotonin as the stress reliever. We all want less stress, right? Stress leads to anxiety problems. Exercise releases mass amounts of serotonin into your body as you exercise. Ever wonder why you feel so good going for that walk? This is why. Get out and about. Think of it like a drug. After all, we learned in school anything that changes the way the mind or body works is a drug. Exercise does that. Feel depressed? Hit the gym for thirty minutes or go for a thirty minute walk. It's not complicated, and it does so much good for your body!

And get some sun. And no, I don't mean roast yourself to death in a tanning bed. Get out and get some sun. It has been proven that sun light can help reduce the amount of stress you feel. Ever wonder why students sometimes have class outside on a nice day? This would be the answer.

So, can naturally managing anxiety help avoid spikes in blood pressure? Yes and no. It's always great to manage your stress in life, especially with diet and exercise, but anxiety isn't usually the cause. It can be, but not usually. The best recommendation is repeated above: exercise. Exercise will drop your anxiety levels for starters. It will also burn calories and help you get your weight under control. Most definitely monitor your diet because doing so will not only reduce your risk of hypertension, but you will feel better while you exercise too.

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