I am a believer in soy. I saw an article and thought it might be helpful.
Soy's role in improving cholestrol is modest but good enough to be be added to your diet
Breast Cancer: still a little confusing. Might be good for younger girls. Later in life might help with the natural benefits.
Prostate cancer: Not enough information to say if it is good or not so good for men.
Menopausal Symptons: Maybe yes, maybe no but worth a try to help with the symptoms.
Bone Health: The long term studies are showing that soy may benefit the bones by helping prevent bone loss and imcrease bone density.
Weight control: Currently no studies that soy will enhance weight loss.
Infant formula:Studies are being conducted as we speak with the results becoming knowledge as they are found. Still parents should check with there health care provider.
JUST remember Soy is not a miracle food but in moderation it can be an added to your daily diet with good results IN MY OPinion!!!
The salto family
Welcome all
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Worried about Calcium
Here are some food choices for calcium rich foods.
Collard greens add to salads, soups etc.
Fortified soy milk
Black-eyed peas
Firm tofu
Calcium fortified orange juuice
Blackstrap molasses
Baked beans
Kale
Chinese cabbage
Almonds
Also you should reduce your sodium intake
Eat your veggies
Don't overdue the protein
EXERCISE
Ample amounts of Vit D
Collard greens add to salads, soups etc.
Fortified soy milk
Black-eyed peas
Firm tofu
Calcium fortified orange juuice
Blackstrap molasses
Baked beans
Kale
Chinese cabbage
Almonds
Also you should reduce your sodium intake
Eat your veggies
Don't overdue the protein
EXERCISE
Ample amounts of Vit D
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
The Healthy Path
Time for a little inspiration?
We are doing so good on our path, let us keep at it. No matter where we are on the path, often times we will be lead in a different direction. Take heart, they are are only sidelines and we can get back onto the healthy eating path for our health challenge.. We are forming our good habits to gain our results. Way to go!! We are working hard towards our new mind set.
We are doing so good on our path, let us keep at it. No matter where we are on the path, often times we will be lead in a different direction. Take heart, they are are only sidelines and we can get back onto the healthy eating path for our health challenge.. We are forming our good habits to gain our results. Way to go!! We are working hard towards our new mind set.
A little off topic
But I found this great article with questions women should ask their Dr cardiovascular from the American Heart Association.
What are my risk factors
Am I at risk for a stroke?
What are the warning signs of heart disease and stroke
What should I know about the effects of menopause on my heart?
Do I need to lose weight for my health?
What is a healthful eating plan for me?
What kind of physical activity is right for me?
What is my blood pressure?
What is my cholesterol level and is it healthy?
Based of my history and risk factors, what can I do to lower my risk of heart disease or stroke?
TAKE responsibility for your own health. BE aware of the less common sign for women.
Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain
Nausea or dizziness without chest pain
Shortness of breath
Unexplained anxiety. weakness or fatgue
Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness
What are my risk factors
Am I at risk for a stroke?
What are the warning signs of heart disease and stroke
What should I know about the effects of menopause on my heart?
Do I need to lose weight for my health?
What is a healthful eating plan for me?
What kind of physical activity is right for me?
What is my blood pressure?
What is my cholesterol level and is it healthy?
Based of my history and risk factors, what can I do to lower my risk of heart disease or stroke?
TAKE responsibility for your own health. BE aware of the less common sign for women.
Atypical chest, stomach or abdominal pain
Nausea or dizziness without chest pain
Shortness of breath
Unexplained anxiety. weakness or fatgue
Palpitations, cold sweat or paleness
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Green tea
I am becoming a green tea advacate, so I thought I would share some facts about this great tea.
There is a difference between green tea and the other varities-black and oolong.
Green and black tea do come from the same plant but Green tea is not fermented allowing it to keep the antioxidents lost in processing.
Research has found that green tea is loaded with antioxidents sepcially polphenois that fights against free radicals that cause bad cholestrol.
These antioxidiants help slow down the aging process and boost immune system.
This tea can be brewed, served hot or cold during or after meals. A great replacement for coffee and has much less caffeine.
I have read several articles about this great tea that has been around for centuries. So give it a try from one of this teas many admirers.
There is a difference between green tea and the other varities-black and oolong.
Green and black tea do come from the same plant but Green tea is not fermented allowing it to keep the antioxidents lost in processing.
Research has found that green tea is loaded with antioxidents sepcially polphenois that fights against free radicals that cause bad cholestrol.
These antioxidiants help slow down the aging process and boost immune system.
This tea can be brewed, served hot or cold during or after meals. A great replacement for coffee and has much less caffeine.
I have read several articles about this great tea that has been around for centuries. So give it a try from one of this teas many admirers.
skipped round 6
OH well !
I did want to share an Idea for the challenge members at this time in the game.
Keeping everything in Perspective. We might be at the point where we are loosing hope and perspective. Let us keep in mind what has been accomplished and the opportunities that lie ahead. We still have time in the future for meeting our goals even if there are more struggles to face. DON"T make yourself anxious about things that might happen. Let us keep in focus and face the day with a smile. TODAY IS TODAY--give it your all. Life is to short.
We can all help to do this by being honest about our food goals.
Sharing our food struggles, evaluating our goals and keep practicing the good habits we are trying to accomplish.
I did want to share an Idea for the challenge members at this time in the game.
Keeping everything in Perspective. We might be at the point where we are loosing hope and perspective. Let us keep in mind what has been accomplished and the opportunities that lie ahead. We still have time in the future for meeting our goals even if there are more struggles to face. DON"T make yourself anxious about things that might happen. Let us keep in focus and face the day with a smile. TODAY IS TODAY--give it your all. Life is to short.
We can all help to do this by being honest about our food goals.
Sharing our food struggles, evaluating our goals and keep practicing the good habits we are trying to accomplish.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Stress free zone?!
You have got to be kidding right? What we keep saying to ourselves up at the reference desk(it's not brain surgery.) This new catalogue has everyone in a turmoil but I do believe that we are holding our own and not freaking out complete (at Brick anyway).
I can't say that we have done anything in our break room. Sometimes we play cards, or watch TV so that helps take our mind off of stressful images. We don't have room to put up a puzzles. Would like to have the music idea but haven't done that either.
The BUBBLE wrap did nothing for me-not really into that..
We do have a plant in the staff room. I am a plant lover and would like to have more but again no room in the INN.
LOVED the article from the Annoyed librarian. Summed up much of the day to day thoughts that I feel many staff have no matter what level they are.
A little of topic but I wanted to share the Top 6 fitness Myths and the Truths (I found this interesting
)
1. Tou can take weight off on specific body parts by doing exercises that target those areas.
Truth..called spot training tones specific areas but doesn't burn fat. You can not pick the areas that you will lose the weight.
2. Women who life weights will bulk up
Truth One must produce the right hormones in order to bulk up. Women tend to lose inches when they strenght train plus gaining strength, decrease the risk of osteoporosis we might slim down also.
3. IF you can't exercise hard and often, there's really no point.
Truth: Even moderate activity helps. Everyone can find at lease 10 mins to spare during the day. So keep moving-take the stairs, walk around the parking lot.
4. Performing abdominal exercises will give you a flat stomach
Truth: The facts is the only way to get a flat stomach is get rid of the fat around the midsection. You can do this by cardo exercise, strength training and a proper diet.
5. You will burn more fat if you exercise longer at lower intensity.
Truth: The most important factor in exercise in the TOTAL calories burned during the activity. The faster you walk, bike etc the more calories you will be burning and in turn will loose more weight. (This one is a little confusing) Faster is better than longer but keep moving.
6. No pain, no gain
Truth: WRONG exercise should not be paonful. You should be sweating and breathing hard but should be able to carry on a conversation. Pain is your body talking to you, telling you to stop-something is wrong.
My trainer told me these ideas when I first started at WOW. Good to keep in mind.
I can't say that we have done anything in our break room. Sometimes we play cards, or watch TV so that helps take our mind off of stressful images. We don't have room to put up a puzzles. Would like to have the music idea but haven't done that either.
The BUBBLE wrap did nothing for me-not really into that..
We do have a plant in the staff room. I am a plant lover and would like to have more but again no room in the INN.
LOVED the article from the Annoyed librarian. Summed up much of the day to day thoughts that I feel many staff have no matter what level they are.
A little of topic but I wanted to share the Top 6 fitness Myths and the Truths (I found this interesting
)
1. Tou can take weight off on specific body parts by doing exercises that target those areas.
Truth..called spot training tones specific areas but doesn't burn fat. You can not pick the areas that you will lose the weight.
2. Women who life weights will bulk up
Truth One must produce the right hormones in order to bulk up. Women tend to lose inches when they strenght train plus gaining strength, decrease the risk of osteoporosis we might slim down also.
3. IF you can't exercise hard and often, there's really no point.
Truth: Even moderate activity helps. Everyone can find at lease 10 mins to spare during the day. So keep moving-take the stairs, walk around the parking lot.
4. Performing abdominal exercises will give you a flat stomach
Truth: The facts is the only way to get a flat stomach is get rid of the fat around the midsection. You can do this by cardo exercise, strength training and a proper diet.
5. You will burn more fat if you exercise longer at lower intensity.
Truth: The most important factor in exercise in the TOTAL calories burned during the activity. The faster you walk, bike etc the more calories you will be burning and in turn will loose more weight. (This one is a little confusing) Faster is better than longer but keep moving.
6. No pain, no gain
Truth: WRONG exercise should not be paonful. You should be sweating and breathing hard but should be able to carry on a conversation. Pain is your body talking to you, telling you to stop-something is wrong.
My trainer told me these ideas when I first started at WOW. Good to keep in mind.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Round 5
Think I really got into this round. Every day is a challenge combating stress at work. I am glad that this is recognized and being address. The whole staff is better for the effort. I am not sure if I am ready for the e-course but I am considering it. How cool that it is free.!
3 minute DE-stress
Let's be positive!! in this three min de-stress cycle.
Stay grounded: sometimes our emotions and reactions are what pushes us to eat.
Take a few deep breaths
Remind yourself where you are
Notice physical sensations
Reality check (min 2)
Don't be an all or nothing person-remember weight loss is day by day
Don't read your own thoughts into someone Else's words
Either-or-thinking Remember no one does well all the time
Putting things in Perspective (min 3)
How big a deal is this anyway
Will any thing bad happen if I postpone
Do I have all the information
Stay grounded: sometimes our emotions and reactions are what pushes us to eat.
Take a few deep breaths
Remind yourself where you are
Notice physical sensations
Reality check (min 2)
Don't be an all or nothing person-remember weight loss is day by day
Don't read your own thoughts into someone Else's words
Either-or-thinking Remember no one does well all the time
Putting things in Perspective (min 3)
How big a deal is this anyway
Will any thing bad happen if I postpone
Do I have all the information
carbohydrates
Just a little reminding: Carbs are my favorite and could be downfall. So here are some hints and explanation for us all
Simple carbs are absorbed quickly which causes your blood sugar to rise, leaving you feel tired and hungry and craving sugar. Simple carbs are mainly added sugars which have little nutritional values and EMPTY calories. Fruit is also consider a simple carb but is natural sugar.
COMPLEX carbs whole grains take while to absorb, resulting in a steady blood sugar levels, which allows one to feel "full". Whole wheat or grain breads and cereal, oats, brown rice are wholesome foods. Keep these on your list.
Simple carbs are absorbed quickly which causes your blood sugar to rise, leaving you feel tired and hungry and craving sugar. Simple carbs are mainly added sugars which have little nutritional values and EMPTY calories. Fruit is also consider a simple carb but is natural sugar.
COMPLEX carbs whole grains take while to absorb, resulting in a steady blood sugar levels, which allows one to feel "full". Whole wheat or grain breads and cereal, oats, brown rice are wholesome foods. Keep these on your list.
Friday, May 1, 2009
A BIG HURRAH!!!
I think we are at the point where it is time for some rewards. So a big pat on the back. Take a quick reward for yourself and drink the ice coffee you have been wanting or in my case the onion garlic chips. It was nice treat for me.
If you have lost some weight buy a new blouse or pants in the new size.
Smell the new flowers that a blooming.
Take a day trip to a place you have not been.
If you are like me at this moment..you might be having some trouble with energy. Switching from meat protein to vegetable protein, I have notice some difference.
Below are a few ideas to boosts the energy slump at home and at work.
Take the stairs
Massage your head and shoulders
Try some word puzzles on your break
Regroup
Squeeze a stress ball(good for any hand problems also.)
The GOAL is to try not feeling drained at the end of the day.
If you have lost some weight buy a new blouse or pants in the new size.
Smell the new flowers that a blooming.
Take a day trip to a place you have not been.
If you are like me at this moment..you might be having some trouble with energy. Switching from meat protein to vegetable protein, I have notice some difference.
Below are a few ideas to boosts the energy slump at home and at work.
Take the stairs
Massage your head and shoulders
Try some word puzzles on your break
Regroup
Squeeze a stress ball(good for any hand problems also.)
The GOAL is to try not feeling drained at the end of the day.
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