Introduction Thank you for purchasing this book titled, “Dash Diet Smoothies: 30 Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss and Increased Energy”. DASH is an acronym which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. A DASH diet has been formulated and designed to regulate your sodium consumption and lower your blood pressure. A thing common among all dietary plans is that they all lay emphasis on obtaining the right amount of nutrients through the foods you consume. On a similar note, fruit smoothies are an easy way to flush your body with essential nutrients. Smoothies aren’t like generic nutrient-rich foods, they’re drinks which aren’t just cool refreshments but also extremely advantageous with their health benefits. The best way to understand …show more content…
The DASH dietary plan claims to lower your blood pressure levels thereby reducing the risk of developing health problems within the first 2 weeks of inculcating the diet in your lifestyle. If you experience high blood pressure levels, your diet should be monitored meticulously. It is advised you consume healthy foods like whole grains, lean protein, vegetables, and low-fat dairy while restricting sweet and calorie-rich food. This is the main objective of a DASH diet. The DASH Diets: There are two DASH dietary plans you can choose from, the DASH diet, and the low-sodium DASH diet. The only difference between both is that the latter focuses heavily on the sodium intake in your diet. The regular DASH diet The main aspect of the DASH diet which distinguishes it from other diets is the minimal restrictions involved. The plan is very simple and to stay true to it, you will have to increase your daily consumption of fruits, vegetables and dairy products. You can also consider eating fish, poultry, whole grains, and nuts. For better health, limit your sodium intake to 2300 milligrams per day. You will have to restrict foods enriched with fats, any sugar-based drinks, and red meat. Whole
Very few fast food chains have the distinct choice of selling something with a health promotion while on the other hand, being visited by countless thousands of people is a clear sign that society has become more conscious about their health and well-being. Smoothie King promotes in making living a healthier more active lifestyle, delicious and nutritious. Whether trying to lose a few pounds, have energy at the end of the day or simply feel better about your diet, each and every smoothie made is blended for a specific purpose. Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made to order from the freshest ingredients. Smoothie King and Tropical Smoothie cater to heathy lifestyles and eating better; however, both have various views based on franchise image, the menu, and customer appeal. I happen to love fresh smoothies and I have become very familiar with the “giants” in the smoothie industry, Smoothie King and Tropical Smoothie.
In some studies, CAM approaches have shown potential for controlling hypertension, but more research needs to be done to show the safety and effectiveness. Some herbs and supplements show evidence of lowering blood pressure. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish, some nuts and vegetables, and supplements. Research shows that they can decrease triglycerides (the major form of fat stored in the body), slow the buildup of fatty deposits inside arteries, decrease the risk of abnormal heartbeats, and lower blood pressure slightly (Hirsch). Coenzyme-Q10 is produced by the body and is also available in supplements, there is good scientific evidence that coenzyme Q-10 does lower blood pressure (Hirsch). Furthermore, Garlic contains sulfur that has a positive effect on cholesterol levels, which could lower blood pressure levels. Cocoa products and dark chocolate are rich in antioxidants. A study shows that when people with high blood pressure consumed cocoa twice daily for two weeks, it improved the ability of artery walls to relax but did not lower blood pressure significantly (Hirsch). A patient who is taking alternative medicines needs to let their physician know because some herbs and supplements will interact with other medication. Relaxation techniques help relax the body and reduce stress, which could help with blood pressure.
Mrs. Andrews hypertension is mild at 146/96 which leads to the recommendation of lifestyle modification opposed to pharmacological treatment. In a study led by the American Heart Association, “lifestyle interventions received class I recommendations (Mosca et al., 2004, p. 675)” to prevent major cardiovascular issues in women. There are several useful tools and programs available to assist patients making lifestyle changes. A couple of examples of programs are the WISEWOMAN and Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC). WISEWOMAN is a “program funded by the CDC that provides low income uninsured women (40-64) with chronic disease risk factor screening, lifestyle modification interventions, and referral services to prevent CAD (Schroetter & Peck, 2008, p. 109).” TLC is “an effective lifestyle therapy recommended by the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association, and the Obesity Society ("Can TLC ...
According to a survey by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), more than two in three adults are considered to be overweight or obese. For dieting, Soylent is a good option. Since it doesn’t require eating anything else, Soylent allows for extremely controlled consumption, as it has a specific number of calories and also has a lower amount of sugar. Soylent is very affordable, and therefore gives a solution to those who cannot afford healthier foods. For example, one of the students that Widdicombe spoke to said that before they ate Soylent, “there [were] weeks when [they]’ve eaten nothing but cheesy pasta.” Synthetic foods are a great solution to malnourishment, as they are pure, cheap nutrition with no empty
The Mayo Clinic Diet is designed to change your lifestyle by replacing bad habits with new, healthy ones. There is no need to eliminate foods, just reduce the portion of certain ones. The goal of the diet is to lose excess weight, and to then maintain a healthy weight for life. Changing your daily routine and adding new habits is what it focuses on. The Mayo Clinic Diet was developed by medical professionals. It is known to be a diet you can stick with for life, not just a fad or quick fix.
The book describes a healthful diet as one that includes: consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods within the food groups; limiting intake of solid fats, cholesterol, added sugars, sodium, and alcohol; and limiting intake of calories to meet needs for calories. I needed to ensure the nutrients I was getting were reaching, but not overextending, my needed nutrient levels.
According to Good Housekeeping, the liquid diet drink trend began in the early 1930’s, with “Dr. Stoll’s Diet-Aid, the Natural Reducing Food.” This low-calorie product, a combination of milk chocolate, starch, whole wheat, and bran, mixed with water to create drinks that replaced breakfast and lunch (http://homearts.com/gh/health/07nutrb2.htm). Since then, numerous liquid products and other diet-aid derivatives have entered the market promising to shed weight and encouraging healthy lifestyles. A leading brand name on today’s market that makes such claims is Slim-Fast®.
Ever wish there were a delicious smoothie somewhere to buy at an inexpensive price? Well there is, and there is no need to go out! Read this section on how to make fruit smoothies and make a scrumptious smoothie.
We have designed the Popping Smoothies eBook to help keep your energy up and motivation high as you begin to discover and explore how to use smoothies in a spiritual fast.
Diet is possibly one of the hardest things for people, including myself, to control. Every corner you turn while driving down the street has a different fast food restaurant to tempt you. Even if you avoid the temptation and make it to the store, then every corner you turn offers a new food that is filled with sodium and unnatural materials. My current diet is pretty much opposite of most recommendations. The few things that I normally would fall in line with, in terms of a healthy diet, are eating lean meats, poultry, and eggs along with low-fat/fat-free milk products. I lack many fruits, vegetables, and low sodium foods in my diet. Ellis (p. 322) states, “How you eat can matter more than what you eat. If you want to eat less, then eat slowly. Savor each bite. Stop when you’re satisfied instead of when you feel full.” These are strong words that stand out to me because every day it seems like I eat more than I should and I eat it fast. With that being said, my action plan will be to incorporate the beneficial items I am ...
Note: this diet was created by david, he got the information from the internet about what you need to eat.
The first day of the diet you will have a breakfast that contains black coffee, grapefruit, and 1 slice of toast with 2 tablespoons of
Before you start this amazing life changing diet…. let me just ask you one question…. Can you remember the last time you had a plate of celery, spinach leaves, parsley, kale ginger root or Swiss chard? …..
Incorporating simple things in your diet can help decrease health risks. For example, instead of using butter for deep-frying or cooking food you can assimilate olive oil. In addition, dieters can incorporate more fruits and vegetables for snacks instead of chips and dip. A great snack idea that dieters can incorporate is ½ cup of fruit such as mangos and/or pineapples with ¼ cup of plain low-fat yogurt and a few toasted sliced almonds on the top. The snack follows in guidelines not only with the Mediterranean diet, but also the Dietary Guidelines. Dieters can also decrease the amount of red meat they eat by reasonable serving sizes. For example, the Eat Right website organized some juxtaposition for people to help them figure out what exactly is a serving size of food such as, three ounces of meat can be compared to a deck of cards. Dieters and individual should understand that serving sizes are critical to health. In today’s world, as dinner plates become bigger so does the serving