Thursday, May 26, 2011

How to eat guilt free while dieting?

Cutting out your favourite foods like pizzas and french fries often seems to be a great diet strategy isn’t? However, often it has been noticed that the moment you decide to switch to a diet plan your tastebuds starts demanding more of the food that is forbidden. Isn’t that true?

Denying yourself a specific food will make it more desirable and the more you limit yourself, the guiltier you’ll feel when you give into a craving. Now the question is how to cut out of this guilt while maintaining the diet plan? Well, when deciding your diet you should know that you don’t just eat for nourishment but also for pleasure, socializing and mood stabilization. So the best way to eat guilt free is by cooking food the healthy way. Be it any food pasta, pizza or manchurian all can be healthy provided it’s cooked in a healthy way that is taking care of your nutritional needs. Another easy way to eat guilt free is by picking a favourite food that you’ve told yourself you can’t have. Ask yourself how many times a week you would, realistically, want to eat this “forbidden food.” Of course, the process is gradual. If you have an all-or-nothing relationship with sweets, you should try to have sweets twice a week to normalize the food. Then, you’re less likely to binge at the next family function you attend.

So what say ready to indulge into some guilt free eating :-)



Thursday, May 19, 2011

Can oily food be healthy?


Oily Food! The moment we hear this term many thoughts come to our mind like fried food is bad for health, oil leads to weight gain etc. But what about our tastebuds that tends to forget everything especially when a delicious looking and oil dripping dish is placed before it...

Our body also needs fat – not to mention good fat, and oil is an essential source to supply this fat, but the question is which oil provides the body with good fat and other healthy nutrients? With so much variety and so many brands flooding the market today, buying the right cooking oil can prove a tough task. Well not to worry, here are some best cooking oils for health. But before we start discussing the healthy oils it’s very important that we know the common terms associated with oil. Let’s begin with the three fatty acids- Saturated Fatty Acid (SFA), Mono-unsaturated Fatty Acid (MUFA) and Poly-Unsaturated Fats (PUFA).
 
SFA rich oil is stable for frying but can be considered bad for heart if the components are that ways, Sunflower oil has low SFA which means it is good for heart in that respect and high PUFA making it good for growth. MUFA rich oil is considered the most stable oil for frying and is generally not bad for health, Refined Palm Oil (Superolein) has high amounts of MUFA making it more stable for frying and healthy oil for frying purposes. PUFA rich oil though unstable has essentials oils for body growth, Soybean oil contains high amount of PUFA and has a good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids making it an ideal choice for heart conscious people.

So now with some of these best cooking oils you can indulge yourself in some healthy at the same time delicious cuisines and give a treat to your tastebuds  :-)


Friday, May 13, 2011

Have you eaten your breakfast today?


If not then you must surely include it into your daily diet plan? Skipping breakfast is a common strategy for people who are trying to lose weight, but it's usually not a successful one. Our body expects to be refuelled a few times each day, so when we skip meals we cause the body to kick into 'starvation' mode and finally gear down.

On the other hand starting the day with a good breakfast not only boosts energy, increases attention span but also heightens sense of well-being. A good breakfast is one that provides at least one third of the day’s calories that keeps one from being tired and irritable by mid-morning. Breakfast should include protein and plenty of fiber; the combination will help satisfy hunger and will keep one feeling full until lunch time. The protein can come from low-fat meat, eggs, nuts or dairy products. High-fiber foods include fruits, vegetables and whole grains. A healthy breakfast doesn't need to be extravagant or take a long time to prepare. Something simple like a hard boiled egg, whole grain toast and 100% fruit juice can also do wonders. 

Surely, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Take time to eat a large, balanced breakfast. It’s a good investment of one’s time :-)