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| A happy Mariah Carey! |
"Whenever I watch TV and see those poor starving kids all over the world, I can't help but cry. I mean I'd love to be skinny like that but not with all those flies and death and stuff."
Mariah Carey
Not exactly words of wisdom even if she is a great singer. Then again, by eating less food you do actually make more available for others. Here are some "down to earth" ways you can easily curb your appetite!
Eggs…cellent!
Did you know that a large egg yolk contains approximately 60 Calories and supplies all the essential amino acids for humans. It also provides many vitamins and minerals along with 12.9 grams of protein. Eaten at breakfast, eggs will reduce you urge to binge at lunchtime. Got high cholesterol? One study found no association between egg intake and blood cholesterol suggesting that when an egg is eaten, much of the cholesterol becomes "unavailable for absorption". http://www.unisci.com/stories/20014/1029013.htm
Like water for chocolate!
The consumption of high-cacao-content of chocolate has been identified with positive health benefits. A fancy term called “flavonol antioxidants” contained within chocolate appears to slow down digestion and helps make you feel full longer. With chocolate, the darker the better! Chocolate reduces blood pressure in both overweight and normal adults and can lower cholesterol levels in adults. http://jn.nutrition.org/content/138/4/725.abstract?sid=8776dd95-b0a2-4299-835f-98ed2561a48c
Awe nuts!
Many nuts help you belly to feel full. In particular, the Nevada pine nut has a sweet fruity flavor and is relished for its large size, sweet flavor and ease of peeling. Pine nuts, depending on species, contain 10–34% protein.
Cut the cheese!
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| Miley Cyrus caught eating cheesy pizza! |
Skim the milk!
The proteins in milk (whey and casein) can help you feel full. Researchers have concluded that increased consumption of milk results in a reduction of abdominal fat, blood pressure and blood sugar. Hough, Andrew (2009-10-22). "Eating more cheese 'can help fat people lose weight', study claims".
Orange you glad you did!
Fiber, fiber, fiber! Oranges contain fiber which fights fat. Less fat means less flab. Orange peel contains citral, which antagonizes the action of vitamin A. If you happen to eat large quantities of orange peel, for whatever reason, you should make certain that their dietary intake of Vitamin A is sufficient. Audrey H. Ensminger, 'Foods & Nutrition Encyclopedia', Volume 1, (Ensminger Pub Co, January 1983)ISBN 0-941218-05-8.
You spud, you!
Potatoes are best known for their carbohydrate content (approximately 26 grams in a medium potato). They can help provide protect against colon cancer, lowers plasma cholesterol and can even reduces fat storage. Buy them fresh and prepare them yourself!
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