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Body Toning Foods: Get Toned, Sexy & Strong with These Eight Great Foods
Although this is not easy for everyone to do – try to eat organic when you can. And your poultry/meats should ideally be grass fed, free range, etc… If not, just do the best you can to incorporate organic versions of not just the following – but all of the foods (and beverages) you take in as part of your regular diet.
1 – Bananas
This is one of my all time favorites – and I eat one every day. Bananas are a great source of magnesium (good for your bones and heart health) – and they are loaded with potassium (about 400 milligrams in a medium one). This is good since we are supposed to get close to 5,000 milligrams of potassium per day. Remember, potassium helps regulate blood pressure, fights bone loss and reduces your risk of kidney stones.
2 – Brown Rice
The difference between white rice and brown rice is not the color. White rice is brown rice AFTER it has been processed and devalued. Unlike white rice, brown rice is a true whole grain – because it still has the bran and germ of the natural grain. So you get the true ‘whole grain’ benefits – and about 10 times as much body-benefiting potassium and phosphorus.
3 – Bran
Either as cold cereal or hot cereal – bran kicks butt (I love oat bran cooked in water for breakfast [around 11:30am] with a medium banana, and 2 tablespoons of ground flax seed).
What do you get? A very nice dose of fiber, magnesium – and some VERY good quality carbohydrates.
4 – Brussel(s) Sprouts
Just 4 of these natural powerhouses gives you about 240 micrograms of vitamin K – which is twice the measly amount the average person gets in a full day. And trust me – you NEED vitamin K.
5 – Beef (Eye of Round is a good choice)
Red meat is not evil – unless you are foolishly eating a 1/2 pound every day of the week…
A 3-ounce serving of high quality beef gives you a body toning and strengthening dose of protein – at only 160 calories.
What else do you get from ‘the beef’? Zinc and vitamin B6 – 2 more essential, life enhancing elements you need to function optimally – on a daily basis.
6 – Broccoli
Yes – it’s still good for you… As one of the supreme ‘dark green veggies’ – you want to find a way to get this on your dinner table, and into your body, a few times a week if you are interested in reducing your chances of getting cancer – just to name a few…
7 – Blueberries
Let’s see, where do we start?
..VERY high in antioxidants …boost your brain function …helps lower cholesterol …loaded with vitamin K …may help prevent osteoporosis …prevents hardening of the arteries …loaded with body cleansing fiber …should I keep going?
8 – Barley
Pearl barley has the outer husk removed – so don’t eat it. You want ‘whole grain’ barley – which still has the fiber loaded husk intact. We all know the benefits of true whole grains – so no need for me to rehash it all here. You can also try bulgar or buckwheat groats (kasha) – as they are also nutrient dense, healthy carb whole grains.
Well, there you have it… eight simple, widely available foods you can include in your long term meal plans for youthful health and life enhancing fitness.
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Joey Atlas, MS – Exercise Physiology, is the Amazon.com Bestselling author of the Weight Loss book, Fatness to Fitness and the Author of the Ultimate Leg, Butt, Hip and Thigh Makeover, Leg Butt Thigh Exercise Program for Women. Visit his sites for more free tips and articles from Joey.
What Is The Alkaline Diet Chart?
Recently the alkaline diet is gaining more and more popularity. The concept of this diet is based upon natural or holistic healing methods which are known and understood for quite some time. Lately this type of diet has been gaining popularity not just among health nuts but even amongst people who are not health freaks but increasingly becoming aware of the diet options . To simplify the matter for the health conscious people I decided to make an alkaline diet chart which is intended to differentiate between alkaline and acidic foods. Alkaline foods are considered to be healthy and acidic foods should be avoided.
Alkaline Diet Chart:
Highly Alkaline Foods According to the Alkaline Diet Chart
We can include the following foods in this category. Tangerine, pineapple, watermelon raspberry, nectarine are some of the fruits. Lotus Root, lentils, Seaweed, onion, sweet potato, lime, pumpkin seeds, sea vegetables are some of the vegetables and baking soda, mineral water, persimmon are amongst other things qualifying as highly alkaline foods.
Moderately Alkaline Foods according to the Alkaline Diet Chart
Amongst moderately alkaline foods we can include kambucha, broccoli, ginger, garlic, parsley, pepper, grapefruit, dewberry, loganberry, cantaloupe, citrus fruits, olive, parsnip, non-sulfured molasses, soy sauce, cashews, honeydew, kale, endive, kohlrabi, chestnuts, mustard green, arugula.
Low Alkaline Forming Foods According to the Alkaline Diet Chart
The foods listed below will qualify as low alkaline foods. Sesame seed, bell pepper, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, , mushrooms, avocado, potato, eggplant, sprouts, cherry, blackberry, peach, ginseng, papaya, sour apples, apple cider sake, primrose, apple cider vinegar, rutabaga, are some of the fruits and vegetables and almonds, mu tea, rice syrup amongst others.
Very Low Alkaline Forming Foods According to the Alkaline Diet Chart
This category of food includes variety of foods like blueberry , raisin, currant, wild rice, japonica rice, chive, cilantro, umeboshi vinegar, ghee, avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, flax oil , most seeds, duck eggs, celery, cucumber, turnip greens, beet, lettuces, strawberry, banana, orange, brussel sprouts, oats, grain coffee.
Very Low Acid Forming Foods According to the Alkaline Diet Chart:
The foods and drink listed below are classified as low acid forming foods according to the Alkaline Diet chart.
Alcohol, chard, plum, farina, elk, lamb, spelt, game mear, wheat, lima beans, teff, kamut, farina, semolina, white rice, cow milk, balsamic vinegar, milk, seitan, pinto beans, aduki beans, tofu, navy beans, white beans, shell fish, mutton, black tea, vanilla, boar, mollusks, buckwheat, almond oil, safflower, soy cheese, aged cheese, tomatoes, red beans, sesame oil, almond oil.
Moderately Acid Forming Foods According to the Alkaline Diet Chart
The below mentioned food are moderately acid forming foods. Coffee, cranberry, pecans, squid, maize, kernel oil, chestnut oil, corn, casein, milk protein, soy milk, lard, oat bran, chicken, green peas, peanuts, pomegranate, barley groats, nutmeg, pistachios, garbanzo beans, pork, mussels, rye, legumes, veal. Once consumed they form acid on digestion but in moderate amount.
Highly Acid Forming foods to avoid at all costs!
The most harmful foods are the once which form high amount of acid after consumption. This food type are most unhealthy and should be avoided. Most of them are the ones with high artificial sugar content and various other additives. Pudding, fried foods, walnuts, jam, sweeteners, beer, cola, walnuts, hazelnuts, table salt, ice cream, soybean, beef, hops, malt, soft drinks, vinegar, processed cheese, lobster, sugar, barley, cottonseed oil, pheasant fall into this category.
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