8 Ways to eat more healthy

How The Biggest Loser Contestants Eat

Like most overweight Americans, many of The Biggest Loser contestants have a history of eating and drinking the wrong types of food and beverages, and consuming too little of the right kinds.

At the ranch, the contestants learn to:

1. Veggie-load in every way possible.

2. Amp up their fruit intake by skipping sugar juices and adding fresh fruit to nutritious smoothies.

3. Learn to love (and pronounce) quinoa (KEEN-wah)—it’s a grain and a protein!

4. Eat lean cuts of meat and poultry.

5. Eat sandwiches with one slice of Ezekiel bread, which is full of fiber.

6. Select whole grains such as brown rice and whole wheat noodles.

7. Eat fish several times a week.

8. Minimize consumption of red meat and high-fat dairy foods.

Courtesy of enews@biggestloserclub.com

How to Increase Exercise in Daily Life

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By Summer Banks
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Exercise is important in daily life, as it serves to maintain a healthy body. Therefore, you stand a better chance of fighting off diseases that are brought on by stress and lack of exercise.

Instructions

Step 1

Start slow. Begin by engaging in less stressful exercises like, walking for 30 minutes a day and walking up and down the stairs.

Step 2

Add flexibility exercises. Begin and end your walking sessions with some stretches to increase flexibility.

Step 3

Add strength training. Strength training can also be incorporated into your daily routine by holding 3lb dumbbells as you walk.

Step 4

Add calisthenics. Sit-ups and push-ups are also advisable, starting with five then moving the target higher with time. The sit-ups help in reducing fat stored around the stomach, while push-ups burn fat on the upper back and the upper arms.

Courtesy of www.ehow.com