Health Formative

When the holidays arrive, many people forget all about their diets and healthy eating.  Weight  gains of 7 - 10 pounds are common between  Halloween and Christmas.  To make the holidays easier, these tips will help you with healthy eating through the season and not gaining weight. Most traditional foods can be made low fat.   Turkey is very lean without the skin, and gravy can be made without any fat.  Potatoes that are served without butter can be very healthy.  The beloved pumpkin pie is nutritious, although it  can be made into a fatty dessert with the adding of whipped cream. Even though the holidays are in, don't forget  about the exercise.  Keeping weight off during the holiday season is burning off the extra  calories.  You should plan a walk after meals,  park farther from stores when you shop, and  take a few walks around the mall before you  begin shopping. During holiday parties and at family dinn...

1- Potato (Only for day 2 Breakfast) � Starch present in cold boiled potato converts into resistant starch that promotes fat oxidation and reduces abdominal fat 2- Cucumber � This is one of the best low-calorie and non-starchy vegetable for weight loss. � cup of sliced cucumber contains only 10 calories 3- Lettuce � One of the healthiest leafy greens that is low in calories and high in vitamins and fibers 4- Cabbage � High in vitamin C and antioxidants, cabbage helps to boost immune power 5- Broccoli � Phytonutrient Sulforaphane found in broccoli fights off body fat. This low calorie vegetable is a great source of fiber and calcium 6- Bell Pepper � Metabolism boosting compound dihydrocapsiate present in bell peppers promotes fat burning 7- Onions � The flavonoid quercetin found in onions activate protein in the body, burns stored fat and prevents formation of new fat cells 8- Spinach � This leafy green vegetable is loaded with protein that promotes lean muscle mass and promotes c...

1- Watermelon � Just 30 calories per 100 grams serving and high in water content, this is the best fruit for promoting weight loss. 2- Cantaloupes � Cantaloupes are another fruit from the melon family that is low in calories, nutritionally dense and filling 3- Guava � This is an amazing low glycemic index (GI) fruit that even diabetics can enjoy 4- Apple � Only 50 calories are present in one medium sized apple along with zero fat and zero sodium 5- Pear � This fruit is loaded with fiber that keeps you satiated for prolonged period of time 6- Oranges � Citrus fruits are extremely beneficial for promoting fat burn. 100 grams of oranges contains only 47 calories and the sweet taste of the fruit helps in satisfying the sweet craving 7- Grapefruit � This is a powerful fat fighter that promotes weight loss. There are just 37 calories in half a grapefruit. It also boosts up the metabolic rate of the body 8- Berries � Berries are the highest in antioxidants and are especially useful fr ...

Day 6: Day 6 is a little different to day 5. You will be eating sprouts, cottage cheese and other vegetables but by excluding tomatoes. No tomatoes on day 6, avoid them.  The tasty soup and lots of water should help you through your day. Vegetables will provide vitamins and fibre to your body. You will already notice change in your body by this time. Continue consuming a good amount of water everyday. Day 7: The last and final day of the diet plan. This is the most important day. You will be feeling light on your toes and happy inside out. You can have fresh fruit juice, one cup of brown rice or half chapathi and other vegetables you would want to eat. You can complete your day with the consumption of water. That is the whole diet plan for 7 days. If you can follow it strictly, no one can stop you from gaining a healthy and slimmer body. The below tips will help you to plan your 7 days effectively.