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Consume “Happy Food” to Lose Weight

  • Posted on September 14, 2010 at 5:10 pm

By: Jimmy Kurniawan

The human body creates the brain chemistry of their own anti-depressant in the form of serotonin. These chemicals will appear in a lesser amount to people who stress, distress or depression, and that’s why anti-depressant drugs interact in a biochemical pathway we are to increase levels of serotonin, are artificial.

When people feel stressed, they will search for comfort, because people will naturally avoid pain (physical or emotional) and to seek pleasure. People who fail in the diet tend to seek comfort from food-based carbohydrates, especially simple carbohydrates, because these foods provide intake of sugar levels high in an instant, but also stimulates the process of spending (secretion), the serotonin effect “happy” or “happy” .

So, if you are undergoing weight-loss diet, in order to avoid a sugar craving or desire to consume carbohydrate / sugar as a source of serotonin, was available some natural foods that have the same effect in increasing serotonin or counteract the desire to consume sugar. These foods are referred to as the “happy food” because of its effect, which could give a sense of happiness, but of course good for your diet, such as: Bananas, Avocados, Grapes, Apples, Nuts Almonds, Brazil nuts, and eggs.

In addition, with the many demands of work and responsibility, we tend to experience can be called ‘hurry sickness’. Even in conditions we would eat in a hurry. For that, try to treat yourself better, because of all the daily problems can drive away in an effort to achieve ideal body weight. So, keep calm and do everything more slowly. By eating slowly, digestion and absorption of nutrients from food would be more optimal.

And that is not less important, make sure you have the ‘time for yourself’. This will deflect the impulse to entertain yourself with instant habits, like eating chocolate, candy, ice cream or cake with a layer of thick cream. Rather than consume all the food that will actually increase the deposition of fat in your body, it is better you reduce stress that you experience with meditation or doing your hobby. And make sure that you consume no chocolate compose yourself, but “happy food” as mentioned above.

How to Avoid Stroke

  • Posted on September 1, 2010 at 1:32 pm

By: Jimmy Kurniawan

One of four people who have a stroke die within a year. Those who survive can suffer brain injuries that affect speaking, memory, as well as brain paralysis.

The good news, if you are prepared directly from now, you can reduce your risk most, both now and with increasing age. Process towards the stroke began in the early 40s or earlier. Therefore, now is the time to begin to prevent them.

Avoid cigarettes

If you stop smoking, the risk of heart attack and stroke is reduced by half. However, do not reduce cigarette. Smoking a lot or a little basically the same. You have to stop it altogether.

Check your blood pressure

Stroke occurs when blood vessels rupture or any loose pieces of atherosclerotic plaque and clog the blood flow to the brain. Stroke is more common in people with high blood pressure. Research has shown that controlling high blood pressure can cut the risk of stroke by 40 percent. In this case the blood pressure of 140/85 is considered high.

Reduce weight

If you gain weight, fat tissue also increases. Excess fat is also associated with increasing bad cholesterol and triglycerides. Over time, changes in blood fats have role in the formation of fat deposits (plaques) in arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis. Weight reduction for fat people would be useful to health.

A time to exercise self

Less body movement adds a risk factor for suffering a stroke. Research shows people who start exercising regularly between the ages of 15-25 years have less risk to suffer a stroke than those who did not exercise.

Consume fiber

Limit your fat intake of all types, including red meat and fried foods, and replace it with a soluble fiber that can lower total cholesterol. Foods that contain soluble fiber, such as oatmeal, beans, grade oranges, strawberries, and apples.

Avoid stress

Happiness is like music to the cardiovascular system. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, United States, mentioning, among the elderly, those who have a positive and happy mood is hardly have a stroke. The researchers said that happy people generally have a spirit of exercise and healthy lifestyles. Combinations that lead us away from the risk of stroke.