You began to feel a little down? The mood began to suffer in recent times? If so it could be up to the foods you are eating.
You may not know this, but the foods you eat can have a significant impact on how you feel. That is why today I'm going to provide you with a list of four mood boosting foods.
1) DARK CHOCOLATE: - Most people like to eat chocolate because of its taste, but few are aware of their mood boosting properties. Dark chocolate contains a substance called phenylethylamine, which has a strong influence on mood. Besides all that increases serotonin levels in the body which has a key role in regulating your mood and helps prevent depression.
2) NUTS - Nuts are a fantastic food and healthy snack is high in fiber, healthy fats and proteins. They can also help improve your mood, because they contain high levels of omega 3 fatty acids. Research suggests that eating foods containing omega 3 fatty acids increases the amount of gray matter in the brain linked to mood. Other studies have also suggested that people with low blood levels of omega-3 will have a worse outlook on life.
3) Tea - This popular hot drink is a fantastic way to boost your mood. Do not just sit for a cup of tea to allow you to have a little break and relax the mind, but can also improve your mood. Research suggests that the ingredients in tea may help you recover faster and reduce the stress levels of cortisol (stress hormone) in blood.
4) SALMON - Salmon has a number of health benefits and more sources of health suggests that eating at least two servings of fish per week. However, it is also a great mood booster as being rich in omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D. As discussed above omega 3 can improve your mood in a number of ways. Vitamin D also helps to control your mood, increasing your serotonin levels.
As you can see the ingredients of the foods you eat can have a major influence on mood. Not only are the healthy foods mentioned in this article, but they can all help improve your mood too. So if you feel you could make your mood a boost, then start adding one or more of the above foods in your diet today.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Easy Guide To Dental Health
People begin to learn about oral health from a very young age, when the first teeth start to appear. But despite the early awareness, many people fail to maintain good oral health through their adult life.
Good dental health comprises brushing and flossing every day, and regular visits to the dentist or dental hygienist as well.
Besides, people supplement their services with the use of dental products like mouthwash or advanced mouth care of. You should keep this in mind that the lack of proper dental care will result in decay and gum disease.
In general, we recommend that you use a soft bristle brush in order to protect your gums. Some people, however, prefer to brush energy systems that help break down plaque and bacteria in your mouth.
But it takes more than brushing your teeth to maintain their good health. Some other measures must be taken to ensure that people do not lose their teeth as they become older.
To begin, you must understand their own oral health needs with your oral health depends on your diet, the type and amount of saliva in your mouth, your health and your oral hygiene routine. Try to follow a daily routine, in consultation with your dentist.
How Does Fluoride strengthens developing teeth in children and prevents tooth decay in adults, toothpastes and mouthwashes containing fluoride should be used. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day if possible or three times after each meal. You should also floss at least twice a day. Brushing and flossing removes plaque, a mass of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth.
Limit consumption of snacks and follow a balanced diet plan. Tobacco in any form will increase the risk of oral cancer and cause stains on teeth. Visit your dentist regularly and get your mouth examined.
Good dental health comprises brushing and flossing every day, and regular visits to the dentist or dental hygienist as well.
Besides, people supplement their services with the use of dental products like mouthwash or advanced mouth care of. You should keep this in mind that the lack of proper dental care will result in decay and gum disease.
In general, we recommend that you use a soft bristle brush in order to protect your gums. Some people, however, prefer to brush energy systems that help break down plaque and bacteria in your mouth.
But it takes more than brushing your teeth to maintain their good health. Some other measures must be taken to ensure that people do not lose their teeth as they become older.
To begin, you must understand their own oral health needs with your oral health depends on your diet, the type and amount of saliva in your mouth, your health and your oral hygiene routine. Try to follow a daily routine, in consultation with your dentist.
How Does Fluoride strengthens developing teeth in children and prevents tooth decay in adults, toothpastes and mouthwashes containing fluoride should be used. You should brush your teeth at least twice a day if possible or three times after each meal. You should also floss at least twice a day. Brushing and flossing removes plaque, a mass of bacteria that constantly forms on teeth.
Limit consumption of snacks and follow a balanced diet plan. Tobacco in any form will increase the risk of oral cancer and cause stains on teeth. Visit your dentist regularly and get your mouth examined.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Should You Kick the Multivitamin Habit? (chapter3)
Buyer Beware: Who's minding the shop's vitamin?
It still shocks people that the FDA does not regulate supplements, including vitamins, minerals and herbs, just as for drugs. Supplements will not need to undergo any safety testing before arriving in stores. Despite 2007 legislation that increased marginally to FDA authority, health and safety Critics say the FDA has sufficient resources to oversee the sector.
Some new bills proposed in Congress would give FDA more oversight and execution of the muscle, but in the meantime, these corridors are truly buyer beware areas. Protect yourself: Choose products with seals of quality-testing companies such as United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and NSF. Supplement companies pay to have their products evaluated according to the strictest protocols that check for contaminants and to ensure that the products contain exactly what their labels say. You can also subscribe to ConsumerLab.com, an independent testing organization, for reports on groups of specific supplement such as omega-3. Finally, do not take supplements without talking to your doctor. Many interact with medications or can worsen health conditions.
Are you eating more vitamins than you think
You will find that many of the same vitamins and minerals in their multiples also are plentiful in fortified foods like orange juice, cereals, yogurt, juice, bread, pasta, and more. Check food labels to see how many nutrients you consume from these popular choices and integrate these in your supplementation.
Supplement
Vitamin D
Over 50% of U.S. adults are deficient in D-no wonder, considering that it is virtually impossible to get enough food and most of us do not spend time outdoors enough for our body to synthesize this nutrient from the light solar. Vitamin D can prevent bone fractures is well documented, and a series of new research shows it may also protect against heart disease by improving levels of immunity and fight weight gain.
Omega-3
Best known for benefits to heart health (doctors prescribe high doses of pills for treating high triglycerides / low HDL cholesterol), these unsaturated fatty acids, which most of our diets lack, you can also improve skin and protect against depression and dementia. Get those with combined DHA / EPA.
Calcium
Deficiencies are linked to osteoporosis and bone fractures, and most women are up to 33% below recommended levels. However, vitamin D is essential for proper absorption of calcium, and getting plenty of calcium without enough vitamin D can cause health problems, including an increased risk of heart attack, according to the results of a new British study Medical Journal. Your doctor can help you determine whether a calcium supplement is right for you based on your diet and other risk factors for osteoporosis.
It still shocks people that the FDA does not regulate supplements, including vitamins, minerals and herbs, just as for drugs. Supplements will not need to undergo any safety testing before arriving in stores. Despite 2007 legislation that increased marginally to FDA authority, health and safety Critics say the FDA has sufficient resources to oversee the sector.
Some new bills proposed in Congress would give FDA more oversight and execution of the muscle, but in the meantime, these corridors are truly buyer beware areas. Protect yourself: Choose products with seals of quality-testing companies such as United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and NSF. Supplement companies pay to have their products evaluated according to the strictest protocols that check for contaminants and to ensure that the products contain exactly what their labels say. You can also subscribe to ConsumerLab.com, an independent testing organization, for reports on groups of specific supplement such as omega-3. Finally, do not take supplements without talking to your doctor. Many interact with medications or can worsen health conditions.
Are you eating more vitamins than you think
You will find that many of the same vitamins and minerals in their multiples also are plentiful in fortified foods like orange juice, cereals, yogurt, juice, bread, pasta, and more. Check food labels to see how many nutrients you consume from these popular choices and integrate these in your supplementation.
Supplement
Vitamin D
Over 50% of U.S. adults are deficient in D-no wonder, considering that it is virtually impossible to get enough food and most of us do not spend time outdoors enough for our body to synthesize this nutrient from the light solar. Vitamin D can prevent bone fractures is well documented, and a series of new research shows it may also protect against heart disease by improving levels of immunity and fight weight gain.
Omega-3
Best known for benefits to heart health (doctors prescribe high doses of pills for treating high triglycerides / low HDL cholesterol), these unsaturated fatty acids, which most of our diets lack, you can also improve skin and protect against depression and dementia. Get those with combined DHA / EPA.
Calcium
Deficiencies are linked to osteoporosis and bone fractures, and most women are up to 33% below recommended levels. However, vitamin D is essential for proper absorption of calcium, and getting plenty of calcium without enough vitamin D can cause health problems, including an increased risk of heart attack, according to the results of a new British study Medical Journal. Your doctor can help you determine whether a calcium supplement is right for you based on your diet and other risk factors for osteoporosis.
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