Diet : Bad Food

Bad Food
by Michael Messner

"In this day and age of heart disease, we all need to be careful. Did you know
that 50% of men will die from heart disease? It is sad, but true. It is
important that you watch what you eat. Not only if you are a body builder, but
even if you aren't one. All of us should be concerned about our diet and our
health. Take some notes and make sure that you pay attention. I'm sure there
will be a few items on this list that you never dreamed were bad for you.. Solid
oils. You know what these are. Stuff like Crisco and other shortening.
I think that some people use them in place of lard and actually think it is
better for them. If you are making a pie crust or something, skip the shortening
and use the lard. Actually, the lard is better for you. People tend to use this
kind of fat because it has a long shelf life. This stuff will stay good for
ever. Personally, I hate the stuff. I can't see why anyone would like it. I
think it tastes awful and it feels awful in my mouth.

Deep fried foods. You should avoid these like the plague. It is said that when
something is deep fried, its DNA changes. I don't know how true this is. I do
know that deep fried foods have been linked to cancer.

Refined flour and store bought flour. This has been bleached and everything
under the sun done to it. When this happens, all the good stuff from it is taken
away. The reason why you are eating is, is been stolen from you. Stick with good
whole wheat. That is what is best for you.

White rice. I would piss off most of the world if I said that you should never
ever eat this stuff. Though, I have to say that brown rice is better for you.
Brown rice has all the stuff white does and more. You can mix brown with white
if you still aren't used to eating the brown rice.

Sugar. This is a no brainer really. You should try to consume as little as you
possibly have to. Also, fructose is a building block for cholesterol. Keep that
in mind when you have your next can of soda.

Canned soups. These are almost always loaded with salt. If you want to buy
these, make sure you get ones that are low in salt. If you have a craving for
soup, see if your local deli makes soup. It will be lower in salt. That will
make your heart happy.

Alfredo sauces. Don't buy items with already made Alfredo sauce. Usally they are
loaded with butter and salt. You don't want any of that.
Processed meats. These tend to be high in fat and high in salt. They are a heart
attack in a can.

Hydrogenated palm oils. Avoid anything that is made with these. These will give
you a heart attack faster than eating a bucket of lard.
Lunchables and other items like them. They are loaded with salt and fat. I can't
believe any parent would give this junk to their kids.
What comes in, must come out. That is true with the food we eat. This might
sound like a disgusting topic, but it is something that we should talk about.
You can tell if your diet is high in fat by the stool you produce. If it sinks
straight to the bottom, you are eating too much fat. You would think that fat
would float, but it doesn't when it is coming out.

Your stool should float in the toilet bowl. If it does, it is a hint that you
have a good diet. If it doesn't, then you need to change what you are eating.
To remember this, I try to make up a little rhyme like what was heard during the
final moments of the OJ trial. If it doesn't float, you need to get off of the
boat. Meaning, if it doesn't float, you need to change your diet."

Diet : 20 Food

20 Food
by Michael Messner
"The one problem that most single men have is, they never have a well stocked
pantry. This can cause major problems. If you don't have a stocked pantry, you
are more likely to fill up on snack food or even worse, fast food. You need to
make sure that you have a well stocked pantry so that you can cook healthy meals
without much effort. Don't know what kinds of things that you should always have
on hand? Well, no need to worry about it anymore. We will give you a list of 20
items that are must haves for you pantry.

1. Water his might sound silly, but always have some cold water on hand. Get
yourself a pitcher or something that you can keep water in the ice box.

2. Milk. You should always have some low fat milk on hand. Cereal in the
morning is a great way to get a good easy meal.

3. Fruit. Always have some fruit on hand. It is great for snacking. You can eat
fruit and instead of potato chips.

4. Carrots. These are great for snacking. Just add some low fat dip and you
have a snack that will rival any deep fried snacks.

5. Peanut butter. This is a great way to get some protein without having to
worry about the fat. Use it on your toast for breakfast instead of butter.

6. Eggs. You need these for baking and other specialties. Also they are great
for a protein filled breakfast.

7. Yogurt. This is great for hot summer days. You can make tons of drinks out
of this. Also, it is great with chicken. You should learn a bit about Indian
cooking for more ways to use yogurt. Indians love yogurt and eat it often.

8. Butter. You shouldn't suck on butter like you do a lollipop. But, butter is
a must for baked goods. Also, fried eggs taste great cooked in butter.

9. Lemons. These are a must if you eat a lot of seafood. Also, a cold glass of
lemonade is great after a hard days work.

10. Mayo. Don't use this stuff every day. But, you do need to use some if you
make tuna or chicken salad. It can also be great on low fat cuts of chicken and
such. It is good on items that are dry. Make sure to buy the low fat kind and to
use as little as possible.

11. Mustard. I like to use this instead of mayo on sandwiches. It is a great way
to knock out the fat.

12. Cheese. This is a must have. Don't eat too much of it. But, cheese is the
beauty of life. It can make a dull dish come alive.
13. Drinks. Always have some drinks on hand. Have some fruit juice, beer and
sodas in the ice box. Don't go over board with them, but have a beer from time
to time as a treat.

14. Fresh ginger. This will keep for a long time in your ice box. Don't cover
it or anything like that. Keep it whole in your ice box for best keeping.

15. Bread. You should always have some bread on hand. Don't go hog wild here on
the carbs. A good sandwich is great from time to time. I would suggest that you
find a local bakery and buy your bread there. Don't buy that awful white stuff
that has been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long.

16. Canned veggies and fruits. When in a pinch, canned is better than none at
all. Even though I suggest that you always eat fresh fruits and veggies, you
should have some canned ones on hand. How do you know when you will have a
craving for corn and not have any fresh on hand? Canned food can last a very
long time, so you don't have to eat it right away.

17. Pasta. Want a meal in a minute? Pasta is the way to go. It cooks quickly
and easily.

18. Rice. Same as pasta.

19. Spices and herbs. Always keep some of these on hand. Go to a place where
you can buy them in bulk. Don't buy those little containers in the store. Not
only are they too expensive, but you don't know how long they have been sitting
there. When you buy from a place that sells bulk, you know that you will be
getting fresh items.

20. Cereal. Great for that last minute breakfast. Have some of this on hand so
you don't have to wait in line at the fast food joint to get your heart attack
on a muffin."

Diet : How to Lose Unwanted Weight

With social and career success being firmly rooted in modern life, physical
appearance is more important than ever. The popular image of a successful person
seems to be built around fitness in both the physical and moral aspects, a sort
of a physical and moral correctness. Therefore many people are interested in
keeping themselves in shape, especially after a winter of eating heavier food at
the expense of fresh vegetables at fruits.

The first thing to do when trying to get rid of the unwanted excess kilograms is
to take a look at your diet. This is the first step on your journey. Are you
relying heavily on chips, soda and fast food to make it through the day? Are you
eating enough vegetables and fruits? While hamburgers, fries and soda is a tasty
and satisfying combination, it is also a deadly proposition to your health. If
you want to stay fit, you must quit eating high-powered food that provides too
much energy.
Your body doesn’t like to waste things it can use later on and energy is one of
the most important things that can be stored. Eating hamburgers and chips while
leading a largely sedentary lifestyle gives your body much more energy than it
normally uses. This energy is not thrown away, but converted to fat and put into
storage. Therefore, you must cut down on this type of food and turn to the
humbler fruits and vegetables to keep hunger in check without putting your
health at risk.

The second part of the system is exercising. While a sound diet makes sure your
body doesn’t get more energy than it needs, exercising is here to help use up
energy already stored. Taking brisk walks after meals is OK, exercising half an
hour per day is good, going to a gym for an hour or so five days a week is
perfect. There’s no need to starve or exhaust yourself. Diet and exercising can
be fun with a bit of thinking and a positive attitude.