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Organic Health

Cheap Healthy Meals for Optimal Health

by Claire Addison on March 6, 2010

When I learned I had breast cancer, I got serious about my health. I knew that I needed to change my lifestyle and incorporate more healthy foods in order to give myself the best chance at preventing a recurrence of this terrifying disease.

The real challenge for me has been finding recipes that both would benefit my health and please my family. In the process of discovering what needed to be done in order to improve my health, I uncovered that fact that I am also allergic to dairy products and eggs. Before giving up cheese, I was addicted. My goal was to incorporate recipes into our lives that would eliminate any residual cheese longing.

Giving up dairy for health reasons turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Little did I know that the majority of the migraine and sinus issues I had suffered from for years were a result of the allergies to dairy with which I was plagued. Simply by cutting out dairy and eggs, the occurrence of migraines dropped substantially. Plus, I stopped needing the Afrin nasal spray to which I had been addicted to for years.

To optimize my health, I wanted to get serious. I cut out processed foods, refined sugars and anything containing white flour. My meals now consist mostly of organic ingredients and I make them from scratch. No additives, no preservatives, no saturated fats. Only pure ingredients and heart healthy fats like those found in olive oil, avocados and wild caught deep-water fish, such as salmon.

Through trial and error, I realized that combining elements from both the raw food and vegan lifestyles, I could come up with workable food choices that would meet all of our needs. On my website, Cheap Healthy Meals, I discuss the reasons that I chose to model both vegan and raw lifestyles as well as share recipes that I have adapted or developed that quite my health concerns and please my family as well.

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Diet ordering out rules

by Claire Addison on February 26, 2010

If you are one of those people who are afraid of ordering out or having a restaurant meal because it means bad news for your diet, then you are in luck as this article is especially for you. In this article you will find 10 rules for when eating in or ordering out. They will help you to make it more waistline friendly. Here’s how:

1. Avoid anything deep fried

Deep fried foods are a big diet no-no. So stay far way from anything deep fried.

2. Choose the cooking method smartly

Ask the chef about the cooking method and make sure that yours is either: baking, stir frying, grilling or steaming. Stay away from all the other cooking methods.

3. Stick to lean meat

Stick to lean meat and avoid fatty y meats. Good meat choices includes: lean red meat like sirloin and fillet, fish and skinless chicken.

4. Bulk food up with salad or vegetables

Half of your plate must consist of salad and vegetables in order to consume less calories and fat from the food.

5. Skip the chips

Chips should never be on your menu. Healthier options to include are baked potato and sweet potato.

6. Start with a starter

Starting your meal with a starter will help you to fill up and to eat less of your main meal.

7. Have salad dressing on the side

Never order your meals without asking for salad dressing on the side. If you do you will be getting in much more calories than you should.

8. Limit your alcohol intake

Drinking too much can cause you to eat much more than you should and as alcohol is high in calories, you will be getting in extra empty calories.

9. Have low fat sauces

Low fat sauces like chili and soy should be preferred over unhealthy sauces.

10. Share the dessert

When you are in the mood for dessert, only have half and give the other half to a friend.

Cheated on these rules?

When you did indulge in cheat foods, just burn the excess calories of with extra cardio. The best cardio machines are stepper machines and eliptical cross trainers.

So next time you eat out or you order out, keep these 10 rules for when you order out close by and your meal will be healthier and waistline friendly.

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Heard About Almond Butter Benefits?

by Claire Addison on February 22, 2010

There are several benefits to almond butter that are really catching on with consumers and causing growth in sales.  These spreads are very similar to peanut butter, but are made naturally with almonds instead of peanuts.  There are several health benefits to this, and while almond butter spreads can vary from one company to another, in general this is a better choice than peanut butter is.  Organic almond butter can be made from almonds processed one of two ways: almonds that are heated and blanched, and then also by raw almonds.  It is important to note that just because an almond butter is labeled as organic, that doesn’t necessarily mean that its raw almond butter.  That all depends on how the almonds are processed.

Why almond butter as opposed to peanut butter?  There are several reasons.

Some raw almond butter benefits:

  • Far fewer allergies.  Some people have severe and potentially fatal peanut allergies.  The same is not true with almonds, as almond allergies are extremely rare and generally far less severe.
  • Less calories.  Almond butter generally has less calories than peanut butter, and raw organic almond butter won’t have the added sugar that often comes with regular peanut butter.
  • High in protein and fiber, and the fats are healthy fats.

These are just a few of the benefits of raw almond butter that makes it appealing to consumers.  While early on it can be a little bit different to get used to, over time many people come to enjoy the texture and taste of almond butter even more than classic peanut butter.

Currently there are many medical and University tests being done to further study almond nut butter health benefits, as there is some hope that maybe this organic spread will show some positive strides in being part of a healthy diet to help fight things like cancer and heart disease.  So if you’re looking for something to replace peanut butter with something healthier, take a look at almond butter as an alternative.

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Get Trim and Enjoy Losing Weight!

by Claire Addison

No matter where you live, changing season is always a good time to review your plans for losing weight fast and getting into shape.  If winter is approaching, you really don’t want to go into the season with a lot of weight on your body. If summer is coming up soon, you need to get [...]

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What to Know About Home Remedies for Gout

by Claire Addison

Home remedies for gout are often thought to be ineffective, but the truth is many of them can be more effective than any medication, which is available on the market. This is because there are several different treatments, which have been known to help reduce the symptoms of gout, while there is no current pharmaceutical [...]

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The Health Benefits of Papaya and Papain

by Claire Addison

The papaya is a wonderfully juicy fruit with a butter like texture. Its taste is something like a mix of a pineapple and a peach without the tartness. Besides its splendid taste, this tropically grown fruit can delivery some amazing health benefits.
The papaya’s biggest claim to fame in the health world is its content of [...]

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Why You Need To Use Aloe Vera Gel

by Claire Addison

Aloe vera gel is one of the most versatile health products on the market. The only knowledge most people ever come to accumulate about aloe vera is that it is the number one thing you want to apply to your skin after you get a nasty sunburn. This article is dedicated to expanding your awareness [...]

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What Constitutes A Healthy Diet Plan?

by Claire Addison

Get ready to lose those unwanted pounds permanently by following a healthy diet plan that not only sheds off excess fat faster but also helps the body maintain your ideal weight and figure. Start your healthy lifestyle with a healthy diet plan.
A healthy diet plan is a carefully planned menu that consists of healthy and [...]

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Using Green Tea as a Good Fat Burner

by Claire Addison

It has been my dream to become really attractive. The only hindrance to that problem is my weight. I could not wear my favorite jeans and sexy outfits because of the tummy bulge that I have. Due to my weight, it is also very hard for me to attract potential love interests. I know how [...]

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Facts You Need to Know About Cellulite

by Claire Addison

It is something that most women will face and not matter what they do, they can’t seem to get rid of it. I’m talking about cellulite.
Myths and miss-truths abound when talking about curing the cellulite condition. Most of the information is contradictory and is really aimed at getting you to buy a product which has [...]

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