Natural and Organic Food you are what you eat

Natural and Organic Food you are what you eat!!!

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A natural and organic food diet should be at the center of a proper nutrition program. Have you ever heard the phrase – you are what you eat? By eating natural and organic foods, and consuming lots of fruits and vegetables through juicing, you can eat your way to good health. Now that is a diet I can live with!

I hate the word diet. It conjures up visions of starving myself to try to shed some pounds. In our society, the word diet has become synonymous with restriction of certain foods to lose weight. However, these fad diets generally do more harm than good. Once the goal is reached – if it is reached – old eating habits return. Generally the weight that was lost is regained quickly. Even worse, during the diet, unhealthy foods are substituted for natural ones, leading to worse general health. Take for instance substituting saccharin or aspartame for sugar. These man-made chemicals can do more harm than good.

The natural and organic food diet is not a temporary fad. It is a lifestyle change that promotes good health and long life. Because the natural and organic food diet is more likely to provide the nutrition your body needs and also has a cleansing effect on your body, it will allow your body to heal itself. By eliminating the foods that introduce or create toxins in your body, and by eating foods that are natural and organic, you will achieve good health.

The premise of the natural and organic food diet is to avoid foods that contain artificial sweeteners and other additives. Since these food additives do not naturally occur in nature and are created by man, the human body does not process them correctly. It causes the body to build up toxins and generally leads to bad health. Similarly, use of non-naturally occurring fats and oils can also lead to compromised health. Also find out why ultra-low fat diets may actually be hurting your health and why some fats are essential to your health.

Farmers feed growth hormones and antibiotics to animals raised for meats and dairy products, in order to increase the output of the farm. Additionally, farmers treat vegetables and fruit they grow with pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Therefore, eating natural and organic meats and dairy products and organic produce relieves your body of the added burden of processing these chemicals present in the food we eat.

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Simple Ways to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn’t smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn’t it?

The trick to healthy living is making small changes…taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water…these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.

Exercise:

One of the biggest problems in America today is lack of activity. We know it’s good for us but avoid it like the plague either because we’re used to being sedentary or afraid that exercise has to be vigorous to be worth our time. The truth is, movement is movement and the more you do, the healthier you’ll be. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.

Just adding a little movement to your life can:

• Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes
• Improve joint stability
• Increase and improve range of movement
• Help maintain flexibility as you age
• Maintain bone mass
• Prevent osteoporosis and fractures
• Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Enhance self esteem
• Improve memory in elderly people
• Reduce stress

So, even if you opt for small changes and a more modest weight loss, you can see the benefits are still pretty good. One study has found that just a 10% weight reduction helped obese patients reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and increase longevity.

Simple Ways to Move Your Body

You can start the process of weight loss now by adding a little more activity to your life. If you’re not ready for a structured program, start small. Every little bit counts and it all adds up to burning more calories.

• Turn off the TV. Once a week, turn off the TV and do something a little more physical with your family. Play games, take a walk…almost anything will be more active than sitting on the couch.
• Walk more. Look for small ways to walk more. When you get the mail, take a walk around the block, take the dog for an extra outing each day or walk on your treadmill for 5 minutes before getting ready for work.
• Do some chores. Shoveling snow, working in the garden, raking leaves, sweeping the floor…these kinds of activities may not be ‘vigorous’ exercise, but they can keep you moving while getting your house in order.
• Pace while you talk. When you’re on the phone, pace around or even do some cleaning while gabbing. This is a great way to stay moving while doing something you enjoy.
• Be aware. Make a list of all the physical activities you do on a typical day. If you find that the bulk of your time is spent sitting, make another list of all the ways you could move more–getting up each hour to stretch or walk, walk the stairs at work, etc.

Learn about more ways to fit in exercise.

Eating Well

Eating a healthy diet is another part of the healthy lifestyle. Not only can a clean diet help with weight management, it can also improve your health and quality of life as you get older. You can use the new Food Guide Pyramid to determine how many calories you need and what food groups you should focus on or, if you’re looking for smaller changes, you can use these tips for simple ways to change how you eat:

• Eat more fruit. Add it to your cereal, your salads or even your dinners
• Sneak in more veggies. Add them wherever you can–a tomato on your sandwich, peppers on your pizza, or extra veggies in your pasta sauce. Keep pre-cut or canned/frozen veggies ready for quick snacks.
• Switch your salad dressing. If you eat full-fat dressing, switch to something lighter and you’ll automatically eat less calories.
• Eat low-fat or fat-free dairy. Switching to skim milk or fat free yogurt is another simple way to eat less calories without having to change too much in your diet.
• Make some substitutes. Look through your cabinets or fridge and pick 3 foods you eat every day. Write down the nutritional content and, the next time you’re at the store, find lower-calorie substitutes for just those 3 items.

Find more ideas for healthy foods with this Healthy Foods Grocery List.

Creating a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean drastic changes. In fact, drastic changes almost always lead to failure. Making small changes in how you live each day can lead to big rewards, so figure out what you can to be healthy today.

From:http://exercise.about.com/od/healthinjuries/a/healthylifestyl.htm

For Vegetarians,Brisk Cafe Hamra’s Hearty Quinoa Salad

For Vegetarians,Brisk Cafe Hamra’s Hearty Quinoa Salad

 

Brisk Cafe Hamra‘s Hearty Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: Organic Quinoa– Chickpeas– Black Olives – Parsley – Coriander – Fresh Chives – Cherry Tomatoes – Salad Leaves – Feta Cheese – Artichoke Hearts (Best Enjoyed with Vinaigrette Dressing)

Price: L.L 8000

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“Chicken & Sweet Potato” Cold Sandwich by Brisk Cafe Hamra

“Chicken & Sweet Potato” Cold Sandwich by Brisk Cafe Hamra

 

“Chicken & Sweet Potato” Cold Sandwich

Ingredients: Whole Wheat Pain de Mie – Grilled Chicken Breast– Sweet Potato– Spinach – Tomato

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Brisk Cafe Hamra’s Advice:Always choose organic for these 7 fruits!

Brisk Cafe Hamra’s Advice:Always choose organic for these 7 fruits!

These seven fruits absorb pesticides more easily than others: apples, cherries, grapes (imported), nectarines, peaches, pears, and strawberries. Choose organic to keep toxic chemicals off your plate!

Source: Naturalhealthmag.com

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Buckwheat and Spices Salad from Brisk Cafe Hamra

Buckwheat and Spices Salad from Brisk Cafe Hamra

Brisk Cafe Hamra’s Buckwheat and Spices Salad

Ingredients: Organic Buckwheat – Cranberries – Toasted Walnuts – Sunflower Seeds – Parsley – Leeks – Spinach – Grapes (Best Enjoyed with Honey and Spices Dressing)

Price: L.L 10,000

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Tea To You, All Natural Green Tea from Brisk Cafe Hamra

“Tea To You”, All Natural Green Tea from Brisk Cafe Hamra

Come and Taste “Tea to You”, the All Natural Green Tea available in 3 Flavors: Original, Pomegranade, and Citrus!

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Seasonal Fruit Salad from Brisk Cafe Hamra!

Seasonal Fruit Salad from Brisk Cafe Hamra!

Come and enjoy our tasty fruit salad composed of fresh seasonal fruits!

Price: L.L 3500

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“So Fresh Cheese” Cold Sandwich by Brisk Cafe Hamra

“So Fresh Cheese” Cold Sandwich by Brisk Cafe Hamra

 

“So Fresh Cheese” Cold Sandwich

Ingredients: White Pain de Mie – Natural Fresh White Cheese – Fresh Basil – Rocket Leaves – Olive & Organic Sundried Tomato Pesto

Price: L.L 5000

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For Vegetarians, Brisk Cafe Hamra’s Lentils Salad

For Vegetarians, Brisk Cafe Hamra‘s Lentils Salad

Brisk Cafe Hamra‘s Lentils Salad

Ingredients: Lentils – Carrots – Cabbage – Chives – Tomato – Cucumber – Coriander (Best Enjoyed with Balsamic Dressing)

Price: L.L 7500

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