Coffee vs Green Tea

There has been so many studies of wether coffee is good or bad for us. Coffee can enhance your memory, but you have to drink 3 cups per day. This could be hard on those pearly whites, unless you drink your coffee through a straw, like my mom does. I have decided to switch from coffee with cream to green tea with honey. Green tea is amazing for your health, with its powerful antioxidants. Green teas has a concentrated amount of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which regulates cancer growth and kills cancer cells. Green tea can also lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and is a dilator of blood vessels, so in return, is great for your heart.

Toe-Mato...Toe-Moto

Load up on those tomatoes to receive all the health benefits associated with them. These health benefits include lowering the risk of different types of cancers, significantly reducing the risk of prostate cancer,  and lowering the risk of heart disease. Tomatoes also have lycopene, which neutralizes free radicals, and helps slow the progression of age relatied illnesses. Also, lycopene helps lower blood pressure and sustain good bone health. Eating tomatoes can significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer as well. They also contain a good amount of Vitamin A and C.
So fill that burger and salad with juicy red tomatoes!!!

Temptation of 4th of July

The 4th of July consist of hotdogs, hamburgers, and alcohol. But some simple modifications can help cut the calories and half the fat.

1. Use Chicken or Turkey Hotdogs
2. Jennie-O has extra lean ground turkey you can use for hamburger meat.
3. Local grocery stores have extra lean ground beef if you want to keep a burger a burger
4. Use whole wheat hotdog and hamburger buns
5. Load up on fresh toppings: tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pickles, avocados, peppers
6. Grill some chicken and steak!
7. Drink Light Beer. Miller 64 is yummy!
8. Eat fruit with whip topping for a light dessert

If you are heading to a cookout and have no say, then here are some tips:

1. Skip the buns.
2. Stick with mustard instead of ketchup and mayo.
3. BYOB
4. Load up on all the fresh veggies and fruits being served.
5. Eat a small piece of dessert
6. Drink water! It will fill you up and will curb your cravings.
7. Skip the hotdogs!

Have fun and realize the healthier you are the longer you will be able to enjoy your family and friends! Happy 4th!

New Body and New Mind

I have always struggled with my weight and I have never been very athletic. I have been fat and I have been skinny, but never healthy. I am ready to be healthy and athletic. My goals are to be able to run a half marathon and eat a clean diet. I will post recipes, my progress, motivational quotes, and tips to live a healthy life.