Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Color of Food

Color of food is significant. Color of food can influence how you feel and your health. 


YELLOW: Foods that are yellow are high in vitamin C. They improve concentration, memory, increase blood pressure, make the skin more elastic, help in battling viral infections, etc. These foods are: pasta, corn, bell pepper, banana, pineapple, etc. 


ORANGE: Food that are orange have Beta-carotene, which transforms into vitamin A in your body and vitamin A is an important antioxidant. These foods protect the digestive system, fasten metabolism, strengthen lungs, raise appetite, are good for your eyes and sight and help to improve the skin. These foods are: melon, peach, mango, apricot, orange, pumpkin, carrot, etc. 


RED: Food that are red have vitamin C and antioxidants. These foods have next benefits: maintain beautiful skin, protect cells against free radicals, have a positive effect on the tumor of the urinary tract and digestive tract, protect against some forms of cancer, etc. These foods are: tomato, beans, bell pepper, cherries, strawberries, beetroot, etc. 


GREEN: Food that are green have calcium, folic acid, iron and fiber. These foods have next benefits: calm the nerve system and blood pressure, cleanse and detoxify the body, etc. These foods are: lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, bell pepper, lime, grapes, kiwi, zucchini, peas, olive oil, avocado, etc. 


xoxo Katja

Monday, May 21, 2012

How to lose weight

1. WATER. Drink plenty of water, at least 6-8 cups a day.

2. FRUIT and VEGETABLES. This is really going to help you lose weight. Also try to eat raw fruit and vegetables if you can.

3. PORTION CONTROL. This was a huge one for me. Portion control is so important. If you eat out try to eat just half of the meal and take the other half home for the next day. Also if you cook for yourself, try to eat just a half of it, if you are used to larger portions now.

4. SLEEP. If you sleep enough you are actually losing weight during your sleep. Try to sleep at least 8 hours each day.

5. CUT DOWN ON BAD FOODS. Try to eat as less candy and fast food as you can. If you want something sweet first drink water because sometimes you are just thirsty and not hungry. Try eating fruits or maybe dark chocolate with a high percentage of cacao.

xoxo K.