Archive for November, 2008

Most vegetarians do not require a ‘meat equivalent’ at Thanksgiving. Yes, traditionally Thanksgiving has largely about the food. But more importantly it’s about family, togetherness, happiness and peace. And if this is your first Thanksgiving after transitioning to a vegetarian lifestyle, try some of these ideas to incorporate healthy food preparation into your meal that your vegetarian guests:

• Most importantly – make TONS of new, delicious (not overly cooked) vegetables that are perfectly in season like squashes, sweet potatoes, and green beans, etc.

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Think about it. When we think of Thanksgiving, we think of turkey. If we eat pork, then New Year’s celebrations often revolve around pork and sauerkraut. At Christian Easter, the traditional meal is ham. And in the summer, we wait for that first hamburger or steak on the grill.

How did that happen to a species that was designed to eat vegetables and fruits, nuts, berries and legumes?
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Aside from the benefits to your health that are increasingly obvious, eating healthy is also good for your wallet. Before you laugh, let me make my case. Having been a part of the long-term care insurance industry for some time, I can tell you that folks who live a healthy lifestyle see immediate savings on insurance premiums for all types of health and life insurance. Not many people think about health in such a way, but the same reasons apply to smoking as well. Smoking can even cause you to be declined insurance. In any case, the next time you think of buying fast food because it is less expensive, remember that for insurance reasons along, their are financial incentives to eat healthy. Visit our web site for more details!

The principle behind the popular Raw Food Diet is mostly to eat plants foods that are unprocessed and are not cooked. It is gaining a following because of it’s effective and “green” approach to dieting. This approach to dieting is also known as “raw foodism” or “rawism” and practitioners are sometimes referred to as “raw vegans”. The foods allowed for consumption under this routine would include (but are not limited to): any types of fruits, sprouts, veggies, nuts, sprouts, seeds, eggs, yogurt, and milk.
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Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life.

Here are several ways to fire up one’s metabolism:

1. Build up on lean, mean body mass. It is only natural that metabolism decreases along with age, but it is possible to counter the effects. The amount of muscle a person has is a very strong determinant in the ability to burn calories and shed fat. So it goes without saying that exercise is essential. Build strength and resistance by working out at least twice a week, preferably with weights. Do easy exercises in between workouts. Simple tasks such as walking the dog and using the stairs in place of the elevator can already take off calories.
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