Truth About Red Wine
Red Wine
Many studies investigated the benefits of red wine suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by ~ 30 to 50 percent. It is also suggested that alcohol such as red wine may prevent additional heart attacks if you have already suffered from one. Other studies also indicated that red wine can raise HDL cholesterol and prevent LDL cholesterol from forming. Red wine may help prevent blood clots and reduce the blood vessel damage caused by fat deposits. Indeed, studies showed that people from the Mediterranean region who regularly drank red wine have lower risks of heart disease.
Red wine is a particularly rich source of antioxidants flavonoid phenolics, so many studies to uncover a cause for red wine's effects have focused on its phenolic constituents, particularly resveratrol and the flavonoids. Resveratrol, found in grape skins and seeds, increases HDL cholesterol and prevent blood clotting. Flavonoids, on the other hand, exhibit antioxidant properties helping prevent blood clots and plaques formation in arteries.
Red wine is a particularly rich source of antioxidants flavonoid phenolics, so many studies to uncover a cause for red wine's effects have focused on its phenolic constituents, particularly resveratrol and the flavonoids. Resveratrol, found in grape skins and seeds, increases HDL cholesterol and prevent blood clotting. Flavonoids, on the other hand, exhibit antioxidant properties helping prevent blood clots and plaques formation in arteries.
Red Wine
Eat Less than 150 calories:
Easy to prepare Diet Recipe
"Savory Sweet potatoes recipe"
SAVORY SWEET POTATOES
This is a quick and easy recipe for sweet potatoes, which in my opinion should never be made any sweeter. The blend of spices, herbs, olive oil and lemon juice is just wonderful… a fabulous way to prepare sweet potatoes!
Ingredients:
2 large sweet potatoes (peeled, cut into French fries, rinsed and dried)
1 tablespoon rosemary (minced)
1 tablespoon tarragon (minced)
1 tablespoon parsley (minced)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt, to taste
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Preparation:
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Toss the potatoes together with all other ingredients to coat.
3. Place on a sprayed baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 20-25 minutes (or until golden and crispy).
Servings: 4
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 120
Total fat: 6.9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 37.5 mg
Total carbs: 14 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 1.3 g
Weight Watchers points: 3
The MODELS' Disorder
By Nadine KHALIL
ANOREXIC MODEL
Just because you’re a model it doesn’t mean you should be extremely underweight! Modelling agencies are recruiting models with a BMI of 16 and they say it’s okay... Well I say it’s not.
The World Health Organisation considers a BMI (Body Mass Index) of anything less than 18.5 to be underweight, and they consider anything less than a BMI of 16 to be starvation.
Modelling agencies are hiring models with a BMI of 16, barely walking, for the sake of advertisement. What do u think modelling agencies are trying to say? That they are desperate they would hire anyone, or that they don’t even care about the extent these models are going through just so they can make themselves “model thin”.
Most anorexic models with a BMI of 16 suffer from malnutrition, a condition resulting from consuming too little food for the perfect catwalk.
Why do you think models go through this? Because they enjoy it? Or because they are seeking acceptance from agencies?
Modelling agencies are pushing these models to make themselves skinny by advertising lean models in the first place. Not knowing better, models of 13 years and older think that in order for them to be successful, they must turn themselves into skeletal beings.
Bulimia is an eating disorder. Someone with bulimia might binge on food and then vomit. A new study by the Model Health Inquiry reports that one in four models are struggling with hidden eating disorders such as bulimia. The most prevalent reason is low self image.
The modelling agencies are influencing models to become anorexic. A model with a BMI of 16 should not be hired to model, because she is considered at high risk of self-deterioration. I personally believe that hiring models with a BMI of 16 is an immoral judgement and should be reconsidered.
The World Health Organisation considers a BMI (Body Mass Index) of anything less than 18.5 to be underweight, and they consider anything less than a BMI of 16 to be starvation.
Modelling agencies are hiring models with a BMI of 16, barely walking, for the sake of advertisement. What do u think modelling agencies are trying to say? That they are desperate they would hire anyone, or that they don’t even care about the extent these models are going through just so they can make themselves “model thin”.
Most anorexic models with a BMI of 16 suffer from malnutrition, a condition resulting from consuming too little food for the perfect catwalk.
Why do you think models go through this? Because they enjoy it? Or because they are seeking acceptance from agencies?
Modelling agencies are pushing these models to make themselves skinny by advertising lean models in the first place. Not knowing better, models of 13 years and older think that in order for them to be successful, they must turn themselves into skeletal beings.
Bulimia is an eating disorder. Someone with bulimia might binge on food and then vomit. A new study by the Model Health Inquiry reports that one in four models are struggling with hidden eating disorders such as bulimia. The most prevalent reason is low self image.
The modelling agencies are influencing models to become anorexic. A model with a BMI of 16 should not be hired to model, because she is considered at high risk of self-deterioration. I personally believe that hiring models with a BMI of 16 is an immoral judgement and should be reconsidered.
ANOREXIC MODEL
EAT GOOD TO SLEEP GOOD
SLEEPING
1. In order to have a good night sleep avoid alcool in the evening because it increases the instability and respiratory problems.
2. The ideal is to drink a hot infusion that corrects the imbalance within your body. Chamomile, passion flower, are used for their relaxing effects.
3. Physical activity during the day helps you have a restful sleep but it would have negative effects on your sleeping quality if practiced in the evening.
4. Avoid Vitamin C, found in acid fruits, recommended to wake up in the morning!Avoid coffee, tea, cola and all sodas containing caffeine because it contains ephedrine, so try not to drink it after 3h pm.
5. There are plenty of techniques for relaxation... You can choose between sophrology, yoga, meditation, prayer etc. You can also listen to classical music , don’t forget to keep your room cool at 18-20 degrees.
6. Choose pasta , potato, bread, oats, because they are gentle remedies for stress, exhaustion and depression.
7. Eat a light dinner 2 hours before bed-time. Magnesium can help the nerves and muscles relax and is useful for anyone suffering from cramps and muscle twitches during sleep. Magnesium can be found in seeds, nuts, green vegetables and seafood.
8. American researches have shown that the time of sleeping is related with abdominal obesity. In fact,after five years of study they concluded that the ones who sleep less then 5 hours increase their percentage of fat 32% whereas its 13% for the ones who sleep 6 to 7 hours.
2. The ideal is to drink a hot infusion that corrects the imbalance within your body. Chamomile, passion flower, are used for their relaxing effects.
3. Physical activity during the day helps you have a restful sleep but it would have negative effects on your sleeping quality if practiced in the evening.
4. Avoid Vitamin C, found in acid fruits, recommended to wake up in the morning!Avoid coffee, tea, cola and all sodas containing caffeine because it contains ephedrine, so try not to drink it after 3h pm.
5. There are plenty of techniques for relaxation... You can choose between sophrology, yoga, meditation, prayer etc. You can also listen to classical music , don’t forget to keep your room cool at 18-20 degrees.
6. Choose pasta , potato, bread, oats, because they are gentle remedies for stress, exhaustion and depression.
7. Eat a light dinner 2 hours before bed-time. Magnesium can help the nerves and muscles relax and is useful for anyone suffering from cramps and muscle twitches during sleep. Magnesium can be found in seeds, nuts, green vegetables and seafood.
8. American researches have shown that the time of sleeping is related with abdominal obesity. In fact,after five years of study they concluded that the ones who sleep less then 5 hours increase their percentage of fat 32% whereas its 13% for the ones who sleep 6 to 7 hours.
SLEEPING
HAUS AUTUMN THEME
