The Importance of a Wheatgrass Juice Diet

Wheatgrass is not horse or cattle feed, it is one of the healthiest things you can put into your body. With all of the different healthy diets promoted today I know it is difficult to tell which ones really work and what ones are just ploys for your money. However, a wheatgrass juice diet is the real thing. It does not taste the best, but when you are eating to be healthy you need to eat for your body, not your taste buds.

What The Heck Is Wheatgrass Juice?

Wheatgrass is one of the most popular products being sold in health stores today. One pound of wheatgrass is equivalent to over 100 pounds of nutritious vegetables!

This means that consuming even a small amount of wheatgrass juice allows you to reap many health benefits. You can consume wheatgrass by the shot (a few ounces) or by the glass. If you have never taken wheatgrass you should start by consuming a few ounces daily and then build up to a full glass if you wish.

To extract the nutrients from wheatgrass, it is necessary to squeeze it into a juice form.

Wheatgrass juice is rich in:

* Chlorophyll
* Vitamins
* Amino acids
* Enzymes
* Minerals

Normally, when you think of following a diet for any purpose, it is to lose weight. However most fad diets are only temporary and after a few weeks or months you gain the weight right back. If you want to lose weight the right way and stay healthy you need to follow a diet of organic fruits and vegetables and exercise at least five days a week. Wheatgrass juice fits right in as a supplement to this healthy lifestyle.

Wheatgrass is also a quick energy source because it contains so many natural nutrients and protein. While following a wheatgrass juice diet can be helpful in losing or controlling weight, the benefits don't stop there. It is important to understand all of the benefits of drinking wheatgrass juice.

For example, it halts the development and growth of unfriendly bacteria that may be developing in the body. Additionally, it has been shown to reduce the chance of developing certain types of cancer, and anemia as well.

Wheatgrass cleanses the body of harmful toxins and it has the ability to eliminate bad breath and body odors. It has also been shown to be effective in clearing up the sinuses.

As you can see supplementing wheatgrass juice into your healthy lifestyle is a great choice if you want to increase your vitality and overall health. However, wheatgrass is not enough on its own to make you healthy and fit.

You need to follow a healthy diet of organic fruits and vegetables as well as follow and stick to a good exercise routine.

To Your Health,

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The Benefits of a Healthy Diet

A healthy diet is essential because it's difficult to feel good without eating nutritious food. If you aren't healthy what do you really have in life?

People usually will not follow a healthy diet because they either don't value their health or they are uneducated about what "real" food actually is.

When you consider the benefits of a healthy diet you may be surprised to learn that an estimated 61% percent of the population of the United States is over weight. What's more, there are an estimated 50% of adults that have so many pounds of weight on their bodies that they are considered obese.

This has gotten out of hand. People need to start to look at their lifestyles and make some serious changes. Be true to yourself and ask:

Do I look good?
Do I feel my best?

Isn't there something you can do, starting right now, to change your health and your diet?

A Healthy Diet Isn't Found At The Drive Thru Window

Giving up on fast food intake is essential to a healthy diet. Processed and fast food is literally "expanding the waist lines of people all over the world," most noticeably in the United States. This unhealthy food is filled with fat, sugar, preservatives and harmful chemicals that cause massive weight gain.

A healthy diet of "real" food is organic or natural food that is free of chemicals, preservatives, or additives. A healthy diet is full of organic fruits, vegetables, nuts and meat (optional) that is freshly bought or prepared. A healthy diet should become a very important value to you if you want to consistently get the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

Keep in mind that following a healthy diet doesn't have to taste bad either. There are plenty of helpful organic cook books out there to help you make the same foods you have always loved.

If you want to feel the benefits of a healthy diet replace as much of your processed food as you can with the "real" food listed above. Your body will thank you for it.

After three weeks of following a healthy diet you should see an increase in energy levels, feel better, lose weight, have less stress and anxiety, be motivated, have a healthier complexion, and be committed to following a healthy diet for the rest of your life.

I feel that today more than ever before people are abusing their bodies by not following a healthy diet. Obesity, disease and illness have become ever increasing problems.

People need to wake up, get motivated, and start following a healthy diet today.

To Your Health,

Michael Toscano & Brue Baker

Owners / Founders

http://www.DietHealthandFitness.com/

Food and Nutrition: Getting Back on Track with Healthy Choices

We all know that food and nutrition should go hand in hand. Right?

But what we don't plan for so to speak, is the meeting that runs late which leaves you heading for the drive-thru for dinner. Or how about the day when you're stressed out after dealing with the kids and after everyone goes to bed you reach for the ice cream container and tell yourself everything is OK.

Sure, we all know that healthy eating is an important component for a healthy lifestyle, but sometimes it is just so easy to get off track. The good news is that it's never too late to return to a more nutritious diet.

Here are some quick, easy ways to reintroduce food and nutrition back into your life again.

Try Something New

There is no law that says you can’t munch on cold vegetable pizza for breakfast, or combine any type of tropical fruit with a bit of peanut butter or honey. Sometimes it’s fun to just browse the produce section of your grocery store to see what unusual fruits and veggies might tickle your fancy.

How about baking a plantain and adding it to a dish of low-fat yogurt for dessert?

Sometimes the best fresh produce is the stuff that we have never tried before, so get adventurous and taste something new and different. Food and nutrition have never tasted so good.

Spice it Up

Perhaps some of the dishes that your family has become bored with eating simply need a little extra pizzazz to rekindle the interest and keep food and nutrition a tasty combination in your household.

Fresh herbs can do much to bring out the flavor of many of your dishes. Rosemary tastes great on many meats and poultry, and cilantro can be the perfect addition to a bean dish. Try tossing a few fresh selections, like chives and parsley, into your next salad for some additional zing. You may be pleasantly surprised at your family’s reaction.

Make it Easy

Despite what the fast food chains have taught us, food on the go does not have to be stuffed full of fat, calories and sodium. For a quick breakfast that combines fast food and nutrition, grab a bag of your favorite dry cereal for munching in the car. You can add a drinkable yogurt to the mix for a well-rounded and filling meal.

Wash and chop up a few fresh fruits and vegetables after you bring them home from the store, and keep them in airtight containers in the fridge for a quick and easy snack. Baked tortilla chips and salsa are not only fast, they taste so good that you might forget you’re eating healthy.

Food and nutrition combinations don’t have to mean tasteless or complex dishes when it comes to changing your diet or feeding your family. With a few tips and tricks, you can start on the path toward a healthy life once again.

To Your Health,

Michael Toscano & Brue Baker
Owners / Founders
http://www.DietHealthandFitness.com/