Healthy

Question: Healthy????? Ok, so I don't really need to lose any weight, according to my BMI, I'm a healthy weight, but skirting underweight. I have fat on my thighs and a bit on my tummy. I don't want to lose weight, I just want to stay healthy and not have fatness. I eat mildly healthy and exercise off and on, probably 3ish times a week... Do I need to do anything or should I just keep doing what I'm doing and accept that my legs have fat because I'm female? Thanks :)

Answer: BMI or scale doesnt tell you in what shape you are in - how much muscle mass or body fat percentage you have. you can have high BMI but have really low body fat percentage like body builders do or be skinny and underweight but have relatively high body fat percentage. So what you need is to decrease your body fat percentage and increase muscle mass - which you will achieve with healthy diet and exercise. find daily calorie intake calculator on the net, enter all your stats and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to maintain, take off 300-400cal off that number and thats how much you need to lose. eat 5-6 small meals a day (eat every 2-3 hours - it optimizes your metabolism) 5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day 8 glasses of water have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy have protein (lean meat, legumes etc) for dinner - repairs muscle cardio is the only fat burning exercise and burns fat all over your body (running, jogging, swimming, spinning, elliptical etc) 4-6 times a week for 30-50min (ideally 45min because the first 20-30min body burns carbs and only then starts burning fat), light weight training (more muscle=faster metabolism) dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, pasta etc.), sugar loaded foods (cookies, icecream, candy etc) and nothing fried, oily. ofcourse you can spoil yourself once in a while with a little treat:)

Question: How is it possible that healthy people can get cancer? Despite healthy people eating the right and healthy foods with good exercise, how is it possible that these people who take good care of themselves get cancer? But isn't it suppose to be the other way around? In other words, I mean that people who don't take care of their health and eat fatty, unhealthy foods get cancer. I doesn't make sense when healthy people like healthy non-smoking, healthy people get lung cancer. I know the causes of cancer is to eat unhealthy foods and not do many healthy activities. But my question is...... What is the cause of lung cancer for people who are non-smokers and take good care of their health? The wife the actor Christopher Reeve(Dana Reeve) died from lung cancer even though she was a non-smoker and a very healthy person. When you choose to answer my question, don't answer with "that's how life is" or "that's the way it is" or "life is unfair". Please give a specific and elaborate answer to my question. Is nature responsible?

Answer: Yes. A very good friend of mine, who took great care of himself had picked up Pancreatic Cancer. He lasted only a few months. I do not have an answer, except that in spite of what we do, we can't control the hidden destiny. Smokers can live to old age, and the good die young. Another friend of mine was diagnosed with cancer and given just days to live. 25 years later, he is totally cured. He has a very unusual look at life today.

Question: What are some healthy meals to eat while trying to lose wieght ? I am currently trying to lose weight but I need some ideas of healthy meals I could have for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I am currently eating nothing for breakfast but want to eat something healthy and quick. I sometimes buy school lunch but would like to pack a healthy lunch for school. I would also like healthy snack ideas. Your help is much appreciated. Thanks!

Answer: Never ever ever ever skip breakfast. If you do, it'll make your metabolism slow down for the day and it will make it harder for your body to burn off fats. A good breakfast to have is one bowl of your favorite cereal every morning with either 1% or 2% milk. Depending on what cereal it is, it will provide you with enough vitamins for the morning and so on, so forth. If you like variety, vary up your cereal from day to day. That's what I do. It's a proven fact; by eating the same lunch every day, you're bound to lose weight. It may sound boring, and dear sweet jesus, it is. But it works. Take a sandwich or lean lunch meat, cheese, lettuce, and low-fat mayo or mustard on either wheat, rye, or whole-grain bread. On the side, take a fresh fruit of your choice. For your drink, take either water or 1% or 2% milk. It's a perfectly balanced meal! If you NEED a sweet treat, pack one peice of bite-size chocolate or candy into your lunch each day. Dinner can go as planned. Whatever Mom or Dad cooks up is usually fine. Just make sure not to get seconds and eat it slowly. Eating slowly helps fill you up. And that's about it!

Question: What are some healthy meals or snacks that taste really good? My brother refuses to eat healthy but is getting sick from eating only junk food. What are some meals or snacks that he'll enjoy eating (healthy meals that don't taste healthy) but are healthy? I love to cook and bake. So it can be something store bought or something that I can make.

Answer: When you have a healthy snack you want to make sure it truly has some benefit. I would suggest having green apples with peanut butter. It gives a sour sweet taste. I also love fruit parfait with low fat angel food cake, blueberries, strawberries, and fat free cool whip. You could also try a fruit smoothie with protein powder. I like bananas with oranges or banana with strawberry and vanilla protein powder. To replace chips I love Stacy's pita chips they are so crunchy and have that salt like normal chips. You could also try Skinny Cow ice cream sandwiches or my favorite Healthy Choice 100-cal fudge bar. They actually taste like fudge! If you want to slowly get him off his bad food habits try Izzie fruit soda only 180 cal made with real fruit. As for meals no fried or pan fried. Try oven baked fries with olive oil and garlic. Hope this gives you a little bit of help.

Question: What is a healthy amount of pounds someone can lose in 3 months? Hi, I am in a wedding in 3.5 months. All of the bridesmaids and the bride are very thin and pretty. I am pretty, however, I am 4'10 and almost 170 pounds. I don't want to be the fat girl in all of the pictures. I am ready to begin P90X and start eating healthier. I would love to get down to 110 pounds, although I know that is not realistic or healthy. I want to set a healthy goal. What is the maximum amount of weight I can lose and still be healthy.

Answer: A healthy amount is 1- 1 1/2 no more than 2 lbs per week. You will look better not have as much loose skin or unhealthy complexion. In 3 months you could healthfully loose 10-12 lbs. If you start an exercise program also you will appear that you have lost more than you did.

Question: What kind of healthy fish recipes can I use for the whole family? What kind of healthy fish recipes can I use for the whole family? I am needing to lose weight and lower my cholesterol and I know some fish are healthier than others. My son (7 yrs old) loves battered fish and my hubby hates fish. I heard there are some types of fish that are not as strong tasting as others. Can anyone give me some advice not only for recipe's that are not only tasty and family friendly, but healthy as well. Thanks!

Answer: Here are a bunch of Fish Recipes for your catches - http://www.gourmet-living.com/category.html?category=fish

Question: What is a healthy juice kind of drink that you can drink all the time, everyday? I should drink a lot of water, because I know it's healthy... but I don't like it. I usually mix it with like half a glass of orange juice or apple juice something. I'm kinda tired of just plain apple juice and orange juice. I really like the V8 Splash, with the fruit and vegetables in it, I think that may be a good drink? But it has to be something that is not bad for me, and that is healthy in large amounts since I will drink just that, and mix in water (And have a glass of water a few times a week). I used to buy the big cases of Diet Snapple and drink nothing but that... but I feel there must be something healthier out there.

Answer: Cranberry juice. And now they have mixtures like Cran-apple and a lot more. That's really healthy to drink in order to prevent Bladder infections or Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs.) :)

Question: How healthy is it to skip the placebo week of birth control and start a brand new pack instead? I have been on birth control for nearly 2 years. I have been skipping the placebo week for over a year now. Instead, I just start a new pack immediately, so I am always on the pill and don't have periods. My friends always ask me if that's healthy or not. From what I know, the extra estrogen you take in birth control increases my risk of breast cancer. However, by not having periods, I am decreasing my risk of cervical cancer. Am I correct on this? Also, I have told at least 3 doctors that I do this, and have not had a single one tell me that it is unhealthy to do so. Is this healthy to do for an extended length of time? Thanks for your answers :)

Answer: you can do it for 3 months at a time, i've read there's no reason we need to menstruate every month but u still have tissue from uterine lining that your body wants to get rid of so its good to have a period every 4 months..... the normal amount of hormones in the pill can help prevent cancers and stuff, u don't need extra, skipping periods can cause iron build up or clots so read about how to prevent it- there's a new one called seasonale that keeps u on schedule and have a period 4 times a yr

Question: What healthy meals do you prepare for dinner ? I am looking for some common sense healthy food suggestions. I am not looking to “go on a diet” but to try and improve my overall health by sensible eating and moderate exercise. I am just looking for suggestions to simple and easy to prepare food that I can eat every day that incorporate lots of vegetables. Other than salads what is a quick, easy to prepare meal that I can make after working all day. Also does anyone have suggestions for healthy snacks that I can keep at my desk to have during the day?

Answer: Whenever you cook rice, add vegetables to it. They not only lend color but taste to it. If you or your child hates to include things like spinach and beetroot in their diet because of its peculiar taste, then here is a trick. Prepare a portion of the rice with spinach juice, a portion in beetroot juice and a portion with lime juice and saffron. There it is- rice in three different color and taste. Place each of them side by side and for a perfect presentation sprinkle some nuts over it. Another tip for making that spinach push down to your stomach is add a teaspoon of cream to it and the gravy of some nuts. It makes the spinach tastes yummy and richness of the cream makes it look lovely (until you are too diet conscious). for some good tips, visit: http://www.bukisa.com/articles/209554_how-to-make-healthy-food

Question: What kind of healthy foods should I buy? Well I want to start this new "healthy diet" because I believe that im very unhealthy and eat wayyy too much junk food. It's also so I can lose a few pounds, and I also heard eating healthier enhances your beauty. What are some healthy foods I should buy?

Answer: Here's a link to the top ten healthiest foods: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/956809/top_ten_healthiest_foods.html I hope this helps! Good luck!

Question: What is healthy to pack for lunch for school? I never been lunchbox before so this year i need a healthy choice of food to eat for lunch.I am a vegiterrian so meat is limited to very little to no meat.Please help or give recipes for easy lunches that are healthy but taste pretty good and have no meat or very little like ham samwhiches and turkey is ok.

Answer: Apples and carrots (the big carrots) are good if you are a vegetarian. Peanut butter is tasty but has grease and makes you feel disgusting later...not good esp if you are in high school. I would also suggest an assortment of roasted low salt nuts and water. I would not suggest lettuce because it starts going bad and turning a disgusting brown. Spinach is a great source of energy and really good minerals and vitamins. Apples: Nutritious and help clean teeth as well as fill you up and keep you full longer. Carrots: Good source of vitamins and minerals to help memory and eyesight. Roasted Nuts: Great source of protein which your body needs when you are active and studying.

Question: How can I eat healthy without spending a lot of money? It seems like the healthier foods in the store are more expensive. When you have a small budget, but you need enough groceries for the whole week, how do you choose healthy foods without spending too much? And what kinds of healthy foods are somewhat inexpensive?

Answer: It's amazing that more people don't see this obvious fact. However your question is a very good and valid one that deserves a forthright answer. We live on a planet that grows stuff by synthesizing fruit and vegetables directly from water, minerals and sunlight. It just so happens that those plants have evolved along side our own evolution to sustain us perfectly. All you have to do is buy (or pick) fresh fruit and vegetables that are in season. All natural food comes in its own wrapper, it is easy to eat and requires no cooking. Not only that, but stuff that grows costs much less than stuff we have to feed, kill, process and repackage. One common misconception is the western world is that we need copious amounts of protein everyday. If you look at world statistics, you will quickly discover that those who eat less protein are healthier and live longer. (Okinawans for instance) Sun and rain makes the good stuff grow. It renews itself or with seeds we sow. Its easy, delicious and fun to eat. Be healthy and happy with far less meat.

Question: Have any healthy fish recipes that might appeal to a fish-hater? I want to try and eat fish at least once a week because I hear time and time again how healthy it is, but I can't stand that seafood taste it has. Have any healthy recipes for fish that might appeal to me? I need something that masks or minimizes that distinctive seafood flavor fish has. It's not just about the omega-3s. I need some protein variety. I'm getting tired of chicken.

Answer: This is funny. If you do not like that "distinctive seafood flavor", then don't eat it. You can get the omega 3 from vitamin tablets or something like cod liver oil tablets. Search omega 3 on google and see what you can find.

Question: What is a good healthy eating plan for a teenage girl? I am happy with my size at the moment but i think i could be healthier, i dont want to go on one of those diets and loose heaps of weight, i just want to have a healthy body. Are there any simple sugestions to help me keep on track with my healthy eating? I am turning 15.

Answer: A healthy diet is easy to say but hard to stick with. ·It is important to maintain a good diet so you don't compromise your health. Damage done because of lack of nutrition is not worth a nice body. Some diet damage cannot be fixed. · ·When you deprive your brain,(your brain craves sugar) the brain will take other body cells to convert to the elements that it needs. And the cells it takes are BRAIN cells. OOPS. I don't want to lose brain cells to have thin legs. But I would like to have both. DECIDE TO MAKE A LIFE CHANGE TO A HEALTHY LIFE STYLE. 1) fruits and veggies, all you want, organic, raw, vine-ripe if possible. Steamed is OK, sautéed is OK even canned or frozen is OK, but lots of them. 2) limited or no meat. Read Dr. Campbell’s book “the China Study” 3) nothing fried-saute with some olive oil, extra virgin(from first pressing) 4) no FAST FOOD- is junk, no nutrition, empty calories 5) NO PROCESSED FOOD. if you can't pronounce it don't eat it. 6) nothing white, salt, sugar, mayo, milk, (or at least in moderation. 7) NO DAIRY-dairy is great for baby cows, your body does not even digest it properly. And is loaded with pus and bacteria check out www.notmilk.com 8) EXERCISE- and be sure to refresh your body with water and fresh fruit 9) NO PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS. Muscle is made from water, replace the water. You get enough protein from the food you eat, You get more protein from spinach than the supplements you take and your body does not get toxic on food protein the way it will with supplements. Supplements can really tax you liver. 10) Good supplement would be Omega 3, and Juice Plus+ http://www.juiceplus.com/nsa/pages/Home.... 11) NO CARBONATED DRINKS, or at least limited. They actually dissolve the calcium in your bones. 12) Calories in calories out. AND DON'T GO NUTS, MODERATION.

Question: How can I prepare for a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby? Could someone please kindly help me? Im 25 years old and Caucasion. My husband is 27 and Latino. Are there more risks with having a baby if it is interracial? Also how can I prepare for pregnancy? I am so scared that I am not oging ot have a healthy child. I used to work in the health cre field and you see so much wrong. I just want to do everything possible to help have a healthy child and a healthy pregnancy. Any tips or advice? We plan to start trying maybe this December. Thanks! I am so grateful for all your answers!

Answer: There are no more risks based upon interracial children. My suggestions? If you are on the pill you should go off it now and use other forms of birthcontrol until you are ready to conceive. Go ahead and start taking prenatal vitamins and a folic acid supplment. If you don't eat healthy START. You should also get plenty of exercise, walking is great especially when you are pregnant so start now if you don't already. If you smoke, stop now. If your husband smokes ask him to quit. Make your home a no smoking zone to everyone who comes over. Nothing wrong with having a drink now and again, but limited and once you are pregnant NEVER! Once the child arrives, if you can breastfeed him/her, you will never regret it! Now, stop stressing about it. A great source for child development is Dr. Sears. I'd recommend purchasing his books. Also, take your concerns to your OB/GYN and start shopping for a good pediatrician.

Question: How can i tell what is healthy or can be healthy for my lizard? I have a lizard and i don't know whats healthy for it. or what i can do to make it healthy. what kinds of food are healthy for my lizard blizzard I have a leopard gecko. i know like crickets and meal worms are healthy for it. but i don;t know if butter worms wax worms ect are healthy enough for it to be given on a main diet with the crickets and meal worms. i know most of the stuff.

Answer: GO TO (WHAT TYPE OF LIZ U HAVE .COM