What are the best foods to eat [healthy wise]?

Question

good for your metabolism ... ya knoww

Answer 1

green tea, cranberry juice (real), fresh fruit/vegetables, yogurt, whole grains and lean meats. Keep your diet balanced.

Answer 2

Fibrous uncooked food like fruits and salad are the best. Between vegetables and animal food, it is proved from experience and scientific research that the former is better and more beneficial. Among vegetables one may prefer those grown without chemical fertiliser. Cow milk and goat milk is a good material among animal food. Sufficient drinking water is a must which is an integral part of the food.

Answer 3

Organic fruits, veggies, grains, & lean meats. 5-6 small meals during the day. Plenty of water and exercise if you are trying to speed up your metabolism

Answer 4

There is no one food, or one group of foods, that is best. But there are things to look for in making choices.

First, lots of vegetables. (You knew I was going to say this, right?). But not just any vegetables. Look especially for veges that have dark green or bright red/yellow colors. So, brocolli, greens (not cooked in fat!!), tomatoes, peppers, etc. are all good for you.

Second, some fish. Not all, and not every day, but a couple of times a week, try to get some fish in your diet. They are low in saturated fat, high in "good" fats, and an excellent source of calcium. Salmon, for example, is a very good choice. Tuna works too, but if you buy canned tuna, watch out for mayonnaise.

Third, fat free and low fat dairy products. Skim milk, fat-free yogurt, and so forth are good for most people (the only exception are those who are lactose-intolerant). AVOID regular milk, ice cream and most cheese. Cheese really concentrates the bad fats, so even a small amount can be a problem. There are fat-free cheeses, of course, and they are okay.

Fourth, look for fiber. That means whole wheat bread (not just "wheat bread," which might be brown like whole wheat but doesn't have nearly as much fiber). Also, brown rice and--again--many vegetables. Stay away from white bread, plain white rice, and other simple starchy foods. Potatoes are a question mark. Their skins have fiber, but their insides have very little. Overall, I eat them only very rarely, and of course, not fried or with butter and sour cream.

Will you cheat? Of course. Everyone does. But if you stick to the above as much as you can, you will do a world of good for your body.

Answer 5

The following healthy living recommendations will help you if you’re trying to lose weight, tone up your muscles, have aspirations of building lean muscle mass, are attempting to get a wash board stomach, or just want to feel better:

*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

Do not try fad diets or diet pills. Here is an excellent food pyramid that anyone can follow: http://www.rayandterry.com/html/images/PyramidLRG.gif?osCsid=26a424be471d1337e7c2f105d5c64d9d

*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 6

Raw or steamed veggies, fresh fruits, complex carbs (such as buckwheat) and lean proteins (such as white meat chicken).

Answer 7

Celery.

Answer 8

gatorade for a drink
watermelon and grapes as lots of water sources in them for your dyhdration system for the summer days.

Answer 9

Fruits and vegtables and less red meat. Add fish and chicken to your diet.

Answer 10

Vegetables, fruit, lean protein.