Lunch Ideas

If you are a working person, you know how important lunch is. You can't function
without a good lunch. A good lunch is the difference between feeling great during the afternoon and feeling worn out. Many times we skip on lunch. We don't either eat the right things, or don't eat at all.

I know several people who don't eat any lunch at all. I'm the type of person who can't skip a meal. Maybe one of the reasons is that I can't turn down a good meal. Though, if I don't eat, I can feel it.What do you do? You don't have time to fix a good lunch before you go to work.If you are in a relationship, you have more than enough time. One thing I would suggest is that you alternate fixing each others lunch.One day you fix both of your lunches, while the next day have her fix both of them. This will give you time to do the other things that you need to do.

What kinds of things should you fix? Here we will go into some simple things
to fix.

Tuna and Bell Pepper Pocket

3 (6-ounce) cans drained, solid white tuna (in water) 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup sliced onions 8-12 lettuce leaves (preferably green) 2 medium-size sliced tomatoes (8-12 slices total) 3 tbsp. fat-free Italian dressing 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1 tbsp. black pepper 4 (6-inch) pita breads Combine tuna, green peppers, celery and onions in a bowl. In another bowl, combine dressing, black pepper and oregano, pour it over the tuna mix and stir. Refrigerate for a few hours. When serving, put 2-3 tomato slices and 2-
3 lettuce leaves in each pita bread. Add tuna mix to pitas. There's enough for 4 servings.

Black Bean Salad

1/2 (8-ounce) can drained black beans 1 (15-ounce) can drained whole kernel corn 4 chopped green onions 1/2 chopped green bell pepper 3 diced tomatoes 1/2 avocado peeled,pitted and diced 1/2 (2-ounce) jar pimentos 2 tbsp. lemon juice 3 ounces fat-free Italian salad dressing 1/4 tsp. garlic salt Combine Italian dressing, black beans, green onions,corn, bell pepper, avocado, pimento, tomatoes, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add and toss pepper, salt and garlic. Store in Tupperware and refrigerate.

Smoked Chicken Sandwich

1/2 (8-ounce) loaf sourdough bread 1/4 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 1/8 cup low fat mayonnaise or fat-free salad dressing 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers (you can't go wrong with bell peppers) 1/2 small onion thinly sliced 1/2 medium sized tomato sliced 8 (1-ounce) slices low-fat mozzarella cheese 2 cloves minced garlic 8 (1-ounce) slices lean chicken 1 tbsp. black pepper Slice the loaf of bread horizontally. Remove some soft bread from inside each half. Stir mayonnaise and vinegar together. Add parsley, bell peppers, black peppers, and garlic to the mix. Readmore »»

Good Break Fast Ideas

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I am sure that you heard that all the time when you were a kid. But, it is true. Breakfast is one of those meals that people today tend to skip. I really don't understand this. Maybe this is why people are so uptight in the morning. They have the shakes from not eating. You might have a busy lifestyle, but you need to make sure that you have time for breakfast. Breakfast is one of those meals that you must eat. I don't think there is any choice about it. I know that most people who do eat breakfast, tend to be the type that run out of the house with a donuts in their hand. This really isn't a good idea.

I don't know why people jump to the sugary breakfast foods. I guess it is why peopledrink coffee. They need that bolt of energy to wake them up. Or they think that maybethey can avoid eating a good meal by eating something full of sugar. After all, they feelenergetic after eating a bunch of sugar.

Have you ever noticed how hard it is to wake up at work?

Have you noticed how during the day you get tired?

This is because you aren't getting the right foods for breakfast. Youdon't realize how important this meal is.Every day you should have a good meal forbreakfast?

What are some good things to eat for breakfast?

First, let's start off with what you shouldn't eat. Don't eat donuts. For the reasons we spoke above.Don't eat any cereals that are loaded with sugar. This is nothing more than empty calories. They don't offer you anything. Not only that, but too much of this and you will gain weight. Have you ever noticed how sluggish you feel before lunch?



This is becauseyou are eating too much sugar! Don't eat a ton of fried foods. Don't eat a bunch of bacon, fried eggs, and French toast.The added fat will weigh you down.Don't eat those pasties that come in the boxes. These are loaded with sugar. They don'toffer you anything that is actually good for you. They rob you of all the things that youshould be eating.

Don't load up on coffee. Don't think because coffee can give you energy, that you can drink it instead of eating. Now, what you should be eating.Eat a cereal that is low in sugar.Cereal with milk is a great breakfast. It is a good all around meal.Try a new egg sandwich. People seem to love the egg sandwiches at fast food restaurants.Why not make one at home? You can put some cheese or some lean ham on yours. Use your imagination, these are fun to make.

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Healthy Snacks

No matter if it is while we are watching television or a quick bite to and from picking the kids up at school, we all love snacks. We can't get away from that fact. So why fight it?Our whole life we have been told that snacking is bad for us.Some of it is true, while on the other hand, it is nothing more than fiction. Snacking performs a very important role in outlives. Some times we snack because we are bored.We eat because we are bored. That 600 pound man didn't get that way because he was eating three square meals a day. He got that way because he was eating too much food.Our bodies tell us when we are hungry.

That doesn't mean that it that all the time we are hungry we need food. But, if you have a good diet it does. There is no reason to cut out snacking all together. Snacking is also a great way to avoid things that we do as a pick me up some days. For example, we can eta piece of fruit instead of going for that soda or candy bar.

The key thing to do is, to know what to eat and what not to eat. Here we will give you some snacking ideas that will help you choose what is right. It doesn't require a genius to figure it out, but you might be surprised at some of the suggestions. This might sound habit strange, but I would suggest to you that you get a food dehydrator. You can get one for next to nothing and they are easy to use.

I know that learning how to use something new isn't always as easy as it sounds, but believe me, these things are a snap to use.You can dry all kinds of things in your dehydrator. The key thing to remember is to cut things thin. The thinner the item is cut, the faster they will dry. Fruits are a great thing to dry. You can dry what ever is one sale at the super market that you can find. You can also dry canned items. I would suggest that you start out with a few easy things. Start out with strawberries. They are about as easy as you can get.

Here is something that I love to do as a snack. I take a handful of banana chips,strawberry chips, and about two apple chips. I take them and put them in some low fat yogurt. That makes for a snack that is good for you and something that I love eating.

It doesn't get any better than that. You can snack on the dried food just plain. Grab some fruit chips instead of potato chips or candy. You really can't go wrong with dried fruits.They will last a very long time if you keep them in a baggie as well.You can also make fish jerky, turkey jerky and beef jerky.

I love making jerky because it saves me so much money. I don't have to pay over ten dollars a pound for jerky. I can use what ever cut of meat that is on sale at the store. You can always go with the same boring veggie platter for a snack.

A great veggie plate can be made up of any type of veggies. I would suggest that you make yours out of what ever is in season. That will produce the best veggie plate that toucan.You need to make sure that you aren't eating a healthy diet and snacking on foods that aren't good for you. I know tons of people who have a very good diet, but their problem is that they eat all kinds of junk when they snack.

This doesn't serve any purpose at all.I'm sure you know people like this as well. Actually, I feel like yelling at them and calling them a moron.Also try putting a little oil and vinegar dressing on them. Don't use too much, butjust enough to taste. Sprinkle salt to taste and also put some pepper or some pepper flakeson them. I love using pepper flakes because it gives the veggies a zing. You can alsosqueeze half a lemon over them for zing if you like.

If you must have some crabs, avoid the bad stuff. Don't go running for the potato chips.Instead, eat some sliced potatoes and add some seasoning to them. I like to use Cajun seasoning myself. I think that adds the kick that they are lacking since there isn't any fat.Another great snack idea is the small fruit cups that they sell in the stores. Don't get thrones that are in heavy syrup.

Heavy syrup is a nice way of saying loaded with sugar. Alsosome of the pudding cups aren't too bad either. They also have yogurt cups these daystoo. They are good, especially if you get the ones with the fruit on the bottom. There youhave it. The next time you feel guilty because you ate the wrong snack food. Readmore »»

Weight Loss Food

We all know that what we eat can help us prevent certain illnesses. We see on television all the time about people who are ill because of their diet. Well, maybe we should say lack of a diet. These people tend to be at risk of disease because they don't have the right things to eat. When people think of health and prevention, I think some of them think about pills and their doctor.In fact, there are more important tools for you to use. Our diet is important not just for our appearance.


A good diet will decrease your chance of getting cancer and other diseases. I know that it is hard to believe that just what we eat can play such a big role, but it does. Think of it like this. As the old saying goes, you are what you eat. That is true. Your body needs many things to survive.Over the long term you realize that diet is more important than ever before. I probably just like you, have known many people who have had cancer. Also, we see on television all the time famous people getting cancer.

A lot of these people don't smoke. They don't do drugs, rarely drink alcohol.Why are they getting cancer? I'm sure some of it has to do with genetics and some of it has to do with pollution. While up to 1/3 of it, is due to diet. That's right, they get cancer because what they eat. Perhaps it could be said better by saying, what they don't eat. Let's talk about some of the foods you should eat to help prevent cancer and other illness.

Carrots

Carrots have beta carotene which has been known for a long time to fight cancer. Remember when you were a kid and were told to eat your carrots or you will go blind? Well, that isn't true, but they are good for the eyes.

Salmon

Out of all the fatty fish, this one is best for you. It contains omega-3 fat, which is very good for your heart. People who eat salmon at least once per week are said to have a 50% lower chance of heart attack.

Beans

You know these little devils. I used to eat them the night before going to school so I could fart all day long. Not only are these good for prostate cancer, but they also are a good source of fiber.

Seaweed

No, I don't mean a joint that you smoke while at sea. I mean the stuff that comes from the ocean! This is loaded with iodine and other things. It has calcium, magnesium, and iron.This is very good for fighting cancer.

Lemons

All you have to do is go to the supermarket and see how many lemon flavored cold remedies there are to see the potential of this citrus fruit. Lemons are a great way to prevent a cold, the punch of vitamin C will keep you healthy. It is also good for sore throats.

Garlic

What doesn't this stuff do? Well, while it might not be a cure all like once believed. It does prevent almost everything under the sun. From heart disease to cancer, this is great stuff.

Apples

It was once said, an apple a day will keep the doctor away. This is true. These are loaded with vitamins A and C. They also help lower cholesterol and they lower your chance of getting cancer.

Broccoli

Just because a former president didn't eat his, doesn't mean you should avoid yours. Actually, this is one of my favorite veggies. One serving has 97% of your vitamin C for the day. Also, it is a good source of calcium. Oranges Not only do these babies taste good, but they are good for you as well. They do help in preventing colds and flues. They also help prevent many forms of cancer. They are one of my favorite fruits.

Onions

Half of an onion a day will lower your cholesterol. Also, if you ever notice how you tear up when you cut an onion. They are good for people with asthma or other breathing problems. They open up the head so to speak. Also they fight cancer such as stomach cancer. You might not know it, but onions were once believed to be sent from god. They were believed to make people live longer and healthier. One thing you might not know is,onions reduce your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Readmore »»

Planning Your Diet

We have plans for everything these days. That is how we can fit 100 different things into each day. While to an extent this seems a bit over doing it, some things do need to be planned. I don't know why we don't plan our diets. I mean, we plan everything else. Some people even plan on when they will have sex.

Why not spend a few minutes and plan out what you will eat? If you are reading this, you have the time so. So sit back and follow these seven easy steps. Don't blink, if you do twill be over. It is really that simple.

1. Mini meals are great

They tell people with certain disease that they should eat several small meals each day.They say that a person should eat something every two hours. Well, that isn't too impossible to do. I would suggest that you start out every four hours. Keep it like you normally would any of your other meals. Make sure you have your protein and your fiber. Have some veggies and some fruit to balance everything out. Don't make your minimal a bucket of fried chicken. I know that since it is a mini meal, the temptation doesn't seem as great. I mean, if you only slip up in a mini meal, who is watching?These are a great way to avoid hunger and improper snacking throughout the day. Just make your mini meals up and eat them every time that you have planned. If you plan on eating every two hours, every two hours it is. It doesn't take a road map to figure this out.

2. Don't go over board

This is easier said than done. You need to have a specific amount that you are trying to reduce. If you are trying to reduce your meals by 10%, then you should stick to that. I'm not suggesting that you break out the calculator and count up every meal that you have. If you have been on a diet for very long, you already have a good idea how many calories things have. Don't eat with your eyes, eat with your mind. That will help you cut down on the amount of food that you eat.

3. Eat good tasting food

From time to time let yourself go. Eat something that you know you shouldn't. If you get it out of your system, it will be easier to maintain your diet. If on the other hand you don't allow yourself to eat things you shouldn't from time to time, all you will do is hurt yourself in the long run. You are going to nibble each day on those things instead of just eating them occasionally.

4. Eat your calories don't drink them

Don't fill up on sodas and other drinks. You can get all your calories for one day in these if you do it too much. A few sodas here, A few cups of hot chocolate there. You get the point. That will put on the pounds easily.

5. Exercise

You need to do this to keep fit. Not only will it keep you fit, but it will keep you mentally sharp as well. That can go a long way in helping you stick to a diet. If you are depressed,chances are you will end up eating fatty foods that will make you fat. When you consume all of that fat, it will make you more depressed. It is a bad cycle to start.

6. Make your meals last

Chew your damn food son! I bet you heard that one as a kid. Well, it is true. Don't swallow your food. Instead, eat it slowly and enjoy the taste of it. If you do this, it will make you feel like you have actually eaten something. If you scarf it down, you won't get the same benefit. You will continue to feel a void.

7. Discover your food triggers

We all have these. When was the last time you went grocery shopping and you looked ata bag of cookies and realized that you had to have them? I have done this many times in the past. You need to understand what foods trigger your response system. If you can do this, you can avoid situations that will make you eat things that you shouldn't eat.Well, that wasn't so bad was it? There is no need to flip out when it comes to a diet plan.It is simple and easy. Just like anything in life, you should have a plan before you begin to do whatever it is that you are doing. The same is true with your diet.

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Things To Avoid When Trying To Lose Weight

Best Quick weight loss diets tips.Dieting is not always easy. In fact, it can prove a tough challenge for many people. Sohere’s a little guide to avoiding things that could make you lose control and start eating.Avoid them like plague if you wish to succeed.

1. Don’t rush into the toughest diet you can find

This is a common mistake. Many people decide in a moment of desperation to follow asuper-strict diet and fail. Don’t rush into a diet that may be too strict for you. If you don’thave any dieting experience and are not 100 percent sure you can stick with the diet, thenchoose something else.

2. Don’t lose touch with reality

You can’t realistically expect things to happen over night. When choosing your goal, startsmall, but be prepared to go far. If you hear someone saying that he lost a large numberof pounds in a short time, don’t make it your goal to match his performance. Diet resultsare different from one person to another.

3. Don’t go to the gym too often

Another common mistake is to use the enthusiasm of the first days to hit the gym everyday. This won’t help you at all. Your body needs time to heal and expand the musclemass after each training session and going to the gym every day interferes with thisnatural process. Besides, a week of non-stop training could never offset ten or twentyyears of couch potato lifestyle.

4. Don’t get hard on calories

We all know that cutting down on calories is one of the building blocks of all diets, butyou have to be careful about it. Cut down on too many calories and your body will startstoring anything it possibly can. This is not a good way to lose weight.

5. Don’t skip meals

Some people think that skipping one or two meals could help them lose weight faster.They don’t understand that dieting is all about eating the right food and not starvingyourself.

6. Don’t check the bathroom scales everyday

Everybody is eager to see the confirmation of his or her efforts in the shape of lost pounds, but you should not let this drive you to checking your weight everyday. The daily fluctuations of your weight will soon have you depressed and ready to quit dieting.
And this is something you want to avoid.

7. Don’t let emotions drive you

Aside from the eagerness that drives people to check their weight every day, there are other emotions that influence dieting. If you know you’re used to reaching out for icecream or snacks when you are bored, frustrated or angry, then you should deal with these issues and not allow them to come between you and your purpose.

8. Don’t refuse to seek help

Not everyone was born with iron will and nerves of steel. If you need advice or help,don’t hesitate to ask it from your friends or from professionals. Don’t try to solve all problems by yourself.

9. Don’t deny yourself your favorite foods

Treats are a great way of raising your willpower and determination. Diets are just food control methods, not prisons. So what if you eat something forbidden once in a while,especially if that food is a favorite of yours? If such treats are not frequent, then they will make no difference in the long run.

10. Don’t rely on your will power alone

Use your head as well. If you wish to know how much you eat, then write everything down and analyze the list for things that should not be there. Sometimes hunger creeps up on you and make you eat something you shouldn’t. Be honest with yourself and keep a clear head. Readmore »»