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The Content of Red Beans as A Nutritious Food

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:24:33 +0000

Red beans are classified as concerning food which include in group of legumes; same as green beans, soya beans, Tolo beans, and Uci beans. There are several types of red beans such as red bean, Adzuki bean (small red beans), and kidney bean (big red bean). The content of nutrients in red beans, beside the beans are cooked in a variety of delicious foods, the content of nutrients in red beans are also incredibly rich.

Red beans are rich with folic acid, calcium, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and high protein. The content of complex carbohydrates and high fiber which makes the red beans can lower the blood cholesterol levels. Red beans glycemic index levels are also low so red beans are useful for diabetic and reducing the risk of diabetes.

The content of mineral in red beans is able to completed 24 percent of daily requirement of manganese, 16 percent of iron, 14 percent of phosphorus, 12 percent of potassium and copper, 11 percent of magnesium, 7 percent of zinc, and others are below 3 percent. The mineral content in small red beans (Adzuki bean) is more than the type of big red beans (kidney bean). Kidney beans are almost free of fat, sodium, cholesterol and sodium.

Besides that, red beans are very low in calories (only 6 per cent per 100 grams), and has a cheap price. In fact, red beans are able to cover 30 percent of fiber needs and contain 168 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids and 107 mg of Omega-6 fatty acids.

Exercise and Snacks

admin — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:11:06 +0000

When we eat back the calories that was already been burnt, Braun explained that, it will only bring new risks, which is a heart disease. Then, why the athletes are actually doing the opposite? “Because the purpose of exercise for an athlete is different from ordinary people”. Not only keeps the body healthy, but also there is an element of competition in it. That’s why they always got a different advice than us.

On the first phase of the research, the participants were asked to do walking exercise on a treadmill for an hour a day so that 500 calories could be burned. Then, the respondents were divided into two groups. The first group was given high-calorie drinks just after completing the exercise. The second group was given only water. The exercise that they were doing was successfully suppressing the insulin levels up to 40 percent.

However, these benefits are disappear instantly when the first group is consume that energy drinks. This makes Braun and his team become wondered whether this occurs because the type of calorie drinks that are provided. Therefore, a second study was conducted then. The respondents were asked to pedal a bike for 75 minutes and shortly after that, the first group was asked to enjoy the high-carbohydrate foods. While the second group was given low-carbohydrates food, but with the same number of calories like the first group.

The result is, the ability of insulin to clear sugar trail in the blood was better than the second group. That means, the food is balanced to the carb-burning program. We should not be directly eating snack after exercising so that our efforts to burn fat and carbohydrates can be run successfully.

Minimize The Risk of Insomnia

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:01:17 +0000

Insomnia is always disturbing, you should be done these tips earlier to reduce its risk, these tips are:

• Reduce beverages which are stimulants or that make you stay awake like tea, coffee, alcohol and cigarettes. These beverages will cause you to stay awake which of course you do not need if you want to sleep.

• Eat snacks that contain less carbohydrates before go to bed, if it is possible, add a glass of warm milk.

• Take a bath with warm water for 30 minutes or an hour before goes to bed. Take a bath with warm water will cause sedation effects or stimulating the sleep. Besides that, take a bath with warm water also reduces the body stiffness.

• Stop watching TV, reading a book, at least an hour before go to bed.

• Use your bed for only for sleeping. This will help your body to adjust to the environment around your bed. When you are lying on your bed, then it can stimulate the feeling to sleep.

• Do regular relaxation activities. Listening to music, breathing exercise, meditation etc. will help you to slow down the process that occurs in the body so your body becomes more relaxed. This situation will facilitate you to sleep.

• Clear your mind. Get rid all the worries that come into your mind. One way to do this is to write down all your thoughts through the blog.

• Sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Chaotic bedtime will disrupt your next sleep.

Choosing The Breakfast Type

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:31:34 +0000

Carbohydrate breakfast such as refined cereals, white bread, toast, and rice will lead to increased of blood sugar levels in a sudden, which causes the body releases a sufficient amount of insulin will take the excess of sugar in the blood supply and turn it into fat supply. The result is a decrease of sugar level in blood and a desire to eat more carbohydrate.

Type two, no breakfast when you did not eat breakfast, your blood sugar will be drop / drop below normal levels. You will feel hungry and decreased of energy levels. You will consume carbohydrates again to get the sugar levels increase rapidly and to overcome hunger and decrease of energy.

Three, balance breakfast with protein, this breakfast will supply our bodies with essential nutrients and energy without increasing blood sugar and insulin levels. Breakfast like this will keep us from dependence on carbohydrate during the day.