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Almost 108 million Americans were overweight or obese in 1999. Until now, obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels by the year 2020. One way to prevent this scenario is to make people aware of the risks of being overweight or obese. Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra pounds:

1. heart disease
2. stroke
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. hypertension Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.

The quick weight loss methods which have spread like fire these days do not provide lasting results. More often than not, dieting methods which involve dietary drinks, foods and supplement or pills do not work. If they do, the results are just temporary.

It is better to rely on a healthy weight loss option which will provide lifetime results. You have to set realistic goals and not expect to lose a lot of pounds in a short span of time. Here are some tips on how you can lose those unwanted pounds the healthy way: 1. Do not starve your self. The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet. You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those unwanted flabs on your belly and thighs by skipping meals. But remember that this would not last long. Your body cannot tolerate having insufficient food to fuel the energy that you use up everyday.

There is such a thing as healthy fats. Olive, peanuts and canola oil have them. Tuna, salmon and mackerel have omega-3 fats which is good for the heart. 8. Exercise. Leave your car if you are only going a few blocks from home, take the stairs instead of the elevator, jog, cycle or skate. Use these activites and other home chores if you are too lazy to go to the gym and take exercise classes. Make sure that you do this regularly and you will not even notice that you are already shedding pounds with these mundane activities.

There are many foods that are packaged with accompanying nutritional information stated on the packaging. There is a high probability that this is read and thought to never alter. Nonetheless, there are many factors which determine anyones true gain of nutrients.

Recognise that farming conditions can alter a plants level of nutrients! A seasons harvest can have different nutritional levels to another seasons harvest. While we receive our nutrients from plants or other foods, all foods receive their nutrients from the soil or sea; which receive their nutrients from rocks. There is more to a rock or stone than meets the eye, as these hold nutrients! By the processes of erosion there is minute chipping away to permit release of nutrients. The released nutrients can then be taken up by the surrounding sea or ground.

Do note that your garden is improved by having stones in the ground. Just planting over and over and taking from the ground does deplete our soils. We really need to give back. Packaged foods do not have a fixed set level of nutrients as the packet or box said it will have it! Remember that plants can only take what is available for them to feed upon and if they grow from nutrient poor soil they reflect that in their health.

Plants growing in colder climates may have a higher level of certain nutrients in comparison to the same plant in warmer climates or vice versa. Our needs alter according to where we live and the climate affectsnutritional needs. You may read the nutritional information of two similar foods but from different brands. Sometimes information on brands is derived from different sources. Then even if we all ate exactly the same level of nutrients our absorption tends to differ. A person who is stressed tends to have a lower rate of absorption of nutrients and they tend to retain fewer nutrients.

Do you know anyone these days who isn’t stressed? Most adults are worried about losing their jobs, having enough money to pay bills, family problems, and so much more. Teenagers are not immune to stress either. Grades, dating, there are so many pressures on teens these days.

Stress is can produce a variety of symptoms that mimic diseases. People react differently to constant stress. Some get headaches or stomach aches, and some people overeat or drink too much. Many people lose sleep from stress. Doctors will tell you to reduce the stress in your life, but that’s easier said than done. Who can quit their job easily and what do you do with your kids? There is one answer, multivitamins. They can’t help your kids behave but they can help you sleep better at night and reduce the negative effects that stress can have on your body.

Constant stress can result in ulcers, heart attacks or other ailments. Taking a multivitamin every day can help your body function properly and fight the effects of stress. For example vitamin B12, a staple in multivitamins, can help your sleep better. It can also improve your mood.

By taking a multivitamin daily, you can help your body stay in tip-top shape. Your body can deal with the effects of stress far better when it is functioning properly. Before you start doing something destructive to your body to deal with life’s stresses, consider taking multivitamins.

Heart disease kills every 7 minutes in Canada. Obesity and lack of exercise can contribute to cardiovascular problems. Choosing and eating wisely and engaging in physical activities will greatly reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

Reduce Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

Swiss chard is loaded with potassium and is rich in calcium and magnesium. Fresh herbs like rosemary, chives, parsley, sage, thyme, and oregano are rich in antioxidants. They also add much more flavour to foods than salt. Low fat or nonfat yogurt has 50% more blood pressure lowering calcium and potassium than low fat milk. The other foods that lower high blood pressure are skimmed milk, fruit, and protein like lean meats, fish, skinless chicken and turkey. Being diabetic increases your risk of developing high blood pressure and other cardiovascular diseases because diabetes affects the arteries. Eating half a cup of carrots daily decreases the risk of diabetes in women by 27%. Carrots contain high levels of antioxidants. Chili pepper also helps because of the capsaicin found in the chili pepper that prevents blood sugar from rising.

Reduce Cholesterol Level

Garlic has a mild cholesterol lowering effect and it prevents the bad cholesterol (LDL) from building up in the arteries. Extra virgin olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats that lower bad cholesterol when they replace saturated fats in the diet. Replace saturated fat rich foods with olive oil, avocado, and nuts. An ounce of almonds a day lowers the LDL by 13%-20%. Almonds are heart healthy because they have the most vitamin E and they are a good source of calcium. In addition you can also eat oatmeal and oat bran, walnuts, peanuts, hazelnuts, and pecans. Barley has high levels of soluble fibre which is digested very slowly and helps lower cholesterol levels. Broccoli is low in calories and has good fibre content. Oranges contains pectin which controls cholesterol and is an excellent source of vitamin C.

Reduce Heart Attacks

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that eases inflammation. Black beans are loaded with magnesium and dried cherries are loaded with antioxidants that help neutralize enzymes that cause plaque to break apart. Eat a variety and all colours of fresh or partially cooked vegetables. If you fully cook or microwave vegetables they lose a lot of their nutrients.