Eat to Beat Stress

by AT and Women’s Health

Almonds, Pistachios & Walnuts

When all hell breaks loose, reach for a handful of almonds. They’re bursting with vitamin E, an antioxidant that bolsters the immune system. Almonds also contain B vitamins, which may help your body hold up during seriously unpleasant events (like getting a year’s membership to Match.com as a present). About a quarter cup every day is all you need. Another easy way to get a fix is to switch from traditional PB to almond butter on high-tension days. (We like All Natural Barney Butter Almond Butter, $7, barneybutter.com.)

Avocados

The next time stress has you hankering for a high-fat, creamy treat, skip the ice cream and try some homemade guacamole — the thick, rich texture can satisfy your craving and reduce those frantic feelings. Plus, the green wonders’ double whammy of monounsaturated fat and potassium can lower blood pressure. (For a healthy recipe favorites in under 20 minutes, check out the WH Recipes homepage.) One of the best ways to reduce high blood pressure, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is to get enough potassium — and just half an avocado offers 487 milligrams, more than you’ll get from a medium-size banana. To whip up your own avocado salad dressing, puree a medium avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and a dash of cayenne.

Skim Milk

Science backs up the old warm-milk remedy for insomnia and restlessness. Turns out calcium can reduce muscle spasms and soothe tension, says Mary Dallman, Ph.D., professor of physiology at the University of California, San Francisco. A glass of moo juice (preferably skim or 1 percent) may also reduce stressful PMS symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety, and irritability. According to a 2005 study from the Archives of Internal Medicine, women who drank four or more servings of low-fat or skim milk per day had a 46 percent lower risk of pre-period misery than women who had no more than one serving per week

Spinach

Magnesium was made to calm holiday insanity. First, the mineral can help lower your stress levels, keeping your body in a state of relative ease as you kick off yet another round of small talk at the company party. Not getting enough magnesium may trigger migraine headaches and make you feel fatigued. (And almost seven out of 10 of us don’t get enough of the stuff. No wonder we’re cranky.) Just one cup of spinach provides 40 percent of your daily value — so try subbing it for lettuce on sandwiches and salads. (And now you have an excuse to indulge in the spinach dip!)

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How to Lose Weight with Delicious Green Tea

by AT

Purchase loose green tea leaves or green tea bags to your daily green tea. Studies have shown that drinking green tea can help to boost your metabolism and promote weight loss.

Eliminate soft drinks from your refrigerator and replace them with green tea. Carry green tea with you in a thermos when you leave home to avoid buying soft drinks out of the vending machine.

Drink you green tea unsweetened and try not to add a no calorie sweetener.

Sip green tea frequently throughout the day to maintain high levels of the polyphenols which help to boost your metabolism and promote weight loss.

Do this on a daily basis and you should start to experience gradual weight loss. It helps if you combine green tea with a healthy diet and exercise plan.

3 Day Diet - Lose Weight Fast For a Special Occasion

By Cole

We all know that trying to lose weight FAST is NOT GOOD! But somethimes we just have to fit into that dress and the wedding is this weekend! The best advice is to cut calories and drink plenty of water.

This weight loss can help you to look great on your special day because your clothes fit well. A 3 day diet can also motivate you to keep on losing weight. However, be aware that you should never stay on one of these diets for longer than three days — they can harm your health.

Aim to eat around 1000 calories a day for the three days — if you don’t have a calorie counter, get one before you start.

Big tip: go on this diet during the work week. You’ll be busy, and won’t have time to spend thinking about food.

Low Calorie Breakfasts

Don’t try to cut calories by going without breakfast. You’ll feel very hungry by mid-morning, and may break your diet. Here are some easy breakfast ideas: a hard boiled egg with a slice of toast; two slices of toast with honey; three tablespoons of oats cooked with skim milk; or a small tub of yogurt.

Low Calorie Lunches

For your lunches, consider any protein plus a small salad, and a piece of fruit. Your protein options: a slice of beef, chicken or turkey, or a small single-serve tin of tuna. Cheese is also an option.

Low Calorie Dinners

Follow the “protein plus vegetables” theme for dinner. Ensure that you broil or roast meat, rather than frying it. Fill your plate with vegetables, and you won’t be hungry at all.

If you’re in doubt about the calorie count of a meal, look it up in your calorie counter.

Low Calories Snacks

Fruit needs to be your first choice when it comes to snacks. You can chop up apple and other fruits for a quick fruit salad to take with you to work.

Once your 3 day diet is over, go back to eating a normal diet. If you stay on a very low calorie diet for too long, your metabolism will slow, which means that you’ll put on weight very easily.

David Cole is the author of http://www.burnfatfeedmuscle.info , which provides stellar cutting edge fat loss tips for people who have tried all the fad diets and exercise gimmicks.

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