Wednesday 15 June 2011

Diet According to Blood Donation

Blood donation not only could help others but also is good to body health.

In order to donate blood, you must be in good health, at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be able to pass a health history assessment. The specific requirements vary according to each state and may change if you are donating a specific part of your blood, such as red blood cells, plasma or platelets.

Donating blood can cause temporary weight loss. According to the University of Southern California Blood Donor Center, this weight loss is typically 1 to 2 lbs. and is recovered after only two to three days as your body replaces its lost fluids.

If you have recently experienced weight loss or are attempting to lose weight, ask your doctor before donating blood to make sure that it is safe and will not interfere with your weight loss program. If you are hoping that donating blood will provide weight loss, focus instead on a healthy varied diet and regular physical activity.

Diet Before Blood Donation:

The diet before donating blood should be light and avoid greasy foods. Do not eat high protein food such as shrimps and crabs to prevent protein deterioration and allergic substances in the blood; do not eat too full on the night before and do not drink alcohol two meals before; keep good sleep and do not have strenuous exercise; do not donate blood with empty stomach, and people should eat some foods such as porridge and bread to avoid dizziness, palpitation, sweating and other responses. In addition, if people get cold or cough before, they should put off blood donation. And women should avoid donating blood three days before and after menstruation.

Diet After Blood Donation:



After donating blood, people should notice the nutrition calculation. They can eat lean meat, eggs, soy products, fresh fruits and vegetables to promote faster recovery of blood components. But do not overeat and drink alcohol. If the diet is scientific and nutritional the blood will recover in short time.

Drink more water to supplement the lost liquid, you can also drink brown sugar water to achieve goals of supplementing iron and blood. Do not drink tea during one month. Eat more hematopoietic food. The main raw materials of blood generation are protein, iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid. Thus, body absorbs such substances to supplement blood and prevent anemia. Blood donation could stimulate the blood regeneration in body and it is good for health.

 
Exercise After Blood Donation:

If you are following a weight loss program that requires strenuous exercise, you may not be able to follow the program immediately after giving blood. Light exercise is safe, but you should avoid intense activity or heavy lifting for 24 hours after donating blood.



Friday 3 June 2011

Weight Loss


Easy Ways To Loss Weight



Losing weight can be a challenge, especially if you have many pounds to shed. It can be difficult to sift through all the fad diets, and downright dangerous supplements and pills on the market today.



·        Drink 8-10 glasses of water each day - this helps flush your body of impurities and fat. You can also substitute a few glasses of water for green or herbal tea.

·        Break up your meals into 5 or 6 smaller ones - this will help speed up your metabolism and keep you from getting too hungry in between meals.

·        Increase your fruit and vegetable intake - these are packed with vitamins.

·        Decrease your fat intake - try for no more than 20 grams per day.

·        Exercise for 30 minutes each day - take a walk, or play a game with your kids. Just get moving.

·        Find a hobby - take up knitting or painting to keep your hands busy.

·        Don’t eat that late night snack - Try not to eat for at least 2 hours before going to bed.

·        Increase your fiber - choose whole grain pasta and bread.

·        Start reading labels – so you should know what u are eating. Is it good for you or bad

·        Sleep well— body needs proper rest, eight hours sleep is necessary for good health.

·        Change your lifestyle-When you change your dietary lifestyle, however, you’re changing your habits – and you’re putting yourself on track for long-term / continued success and weight maintenance.


Thursday 2 June 2011

Breakfast Recipes

Citrus Berry Smoothie

This meal-in-a-glass smoothie is bursting with berries and orange juice, healthful sources of carbohydrate and powerful antioxidants. Getting plenty of antioxidant-rich foods makes sense for active people, since free radicals are produced any time the body's cells process oxygen.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups fresh berries
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Place berries, yogurt, orange juice, dry milk, wheat germ, honey and vanilla in a blender and blend until smooth.

Egg & Salmon Sandwich

Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice.

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 large egg whites, beaten
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped (optional)
1 ounce smoked salmon
1 slice tomato
1 whole-wheat English muffin, split and toasted

Preparation

Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Add egg whites, salt and capers (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, until whites are set, about 30 seconds.
To make the sandwich, layer the egg whites, smoked salmon and tomato on English muffin.

French Toast

Healthy Breakfast - Protein, fiber and calcium, all three are probably the most important nutrients that we should consume in the morning. Here's a perfect blend of all the three nutrients in a healthy breakfast

Ingredients

Bread slices 6
Egg 1
Milk 1 cup
Sugar 3 tbsp
Oil a little to fry bread slices

Preparation

Beat egg with sugar till well blended.
Add in milk and mix.
Dip the bread slices in the mixture and fry in a little oil from both sides.
Serve warm with tea