IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD
AUGUST 2010
Chew Your Rope
Eat Well, Lose Weight, Be Healthy
AUGUST 2010
Chew Your Rope
Eat Well, Lose Weight, Be Healthy
WATER
THE KEY TO GOOD HEALTH
THE KEY TO GOOD HEALTH
Okay so the subject of water is boring. We all know we should drink more, it’s good for us…blah blah blah. But do you really know why? Our body is made up of 75% water. You can go for months without food but only days without water. Drinking more water makes the body light and airy, expanding energy throughout your whole system. If you are too tight, suffering from stress, have headaches and body tension, you may want to drink more water. In addition, cravings for sweets can be a sign of dehydration. Drinking can reduce and even eliminate these cravings. A large majority (75%) of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Regular flushing of the kidneys and liver ensures that dead cells and other waste products can be expelled before they reach toxic levels. Staying hydrated can prevent premature aging, eliminate pain and headaches, lessen hypertension and promote weight loss. Drinking water leads to increased energy levels. The most common cause of daytime fatigue is actually mild dehydration. For a majority of sufferers, consuming water can significantly reduce joint and/or back pain. Water naturally moisturizes skin and ensures proper cellular formation underneath layers of skin to give it a healthy, glowing appearance. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea, while made up almost entirely of water, also contain caffeine. Caffeine can act as a mild diuretic, preventing water from traveling to necessary locations in the body. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
Timing is also important for water intake. Upon waking up in the morning it is good to drink a couple of glasses of water to immediately hydrate the body. Don't wait until the evening to get hydrated or you may spend critical snooze time in the bathroom.
Make sure that you look at your day's food intake to get a feel for the total amount of water you need to drink.
Food is filled with water. Grains are 2 parts water and one part grain. Many vegetables are high in water content and steaming or boiling increased that number.
Apples are 84% water
Blueberries are 84% water
Cantaloupe is 90% water
Grapefruit is at 91%
Little green peas are only 76% water
Carrots are good for the eyes and are 84% water.
Spinach comes in at 92% water.
Cucumbers come in at about 90% water.
Cucumbers are a miracle veggie. They can do all kinds of great things for you:
*Help you lose weight - they're the perfect low calorie food.
*They're good for re-hydration.
*They help to control blood pressure – they are high in potassium and magnesium.
*Cucumbers are a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C as well as folate.
Check out this week’s recipe, it is chock full of water logged veggies just looking to keep you hydrated and help you look your best.
Timing is also important for water intake. Upon waking up in the morning it is good to drink a couple of glasses of water to immediately hydrate the body. Don't wait until the evening to get hydrated or you may spend critical snooze time in the bathroom.
Make sure that you look at your day's food intake to get a feel for the total amount of water you need to drink.
Food is filled with water. Grains are 2 parts water and one part grain. Many vegetables are high in water content and steaming or boiling increased that number.
Apples are 84% water
Blueberries are 84% water
Cantaloupe is 90% water
Grapefruit is at 91%
Little green peas are only 76% water
Carrots are good for the eyes and are 84% water.
Spinach comes in at 92% water.
Cucumbers come in at about 90% water.
Cucumbers are a miracle veggie. They can do all kinds of great things for you:
*Help you lose weight - they're the perfect low calorie food.
*They're good for re-hydration.
*They help to control blood pressure – they are high in potassium and magnesium.
*Cucumbers are a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A and C as well as folate.
Check out this week’s recipe, it is chock full of water logged veggies just looking to keep you hydrated and help you look your best.
THE RIGHT TO WATER
Water is a limited natural resource and fundamental for life and health. In 2000, the World Health Organization estimate that of the world's 6 billion people, at least 1.1 billion lack access to safe drinking-water and 2.4 billion persons live without access to sanitation systems. An estimated 14 to 30 thousand people, mostly young and elderly, die every day from avoidable water-related diseases (e.g. diarrheal diseases). The lives of these people who are among the poorest on our planet are often devastated by this deprivation, which impedes the enjoyment of health and other human rights.
Water is a limited natural resource and fundamental for life and health. In 2000, the World Health Organization estimate that of the world's 6 billion people, at least 1.1 billion lack access to safe drinking-water and 2.4 billion persons live without access to sanitation systems. An estimated 14 to 30 thousand people, mostly young and elderly, die every day from avoidable water-related diseases (e.g. diarrheal diseases). The lives of these people who are among the poorest on our planet are often devastated by this deprivation, which impedes the enjoyment of health and other human rights.
Tomato and Pita Bread Salad
Serves 6
This light, herbal Middle Eastern salad is a wonderful combination of toasted, crumbled pita
Serves 6
This light, herbal Middle Eastern salad is a wonderful combination of toasted, crumbled pita
tossed with lots of fresh greens and tomatoes, It's best to make the salad in advance to let the
flavors mingle, adding the tomatoes and pita just before serving, This salad would serve four for
lunch
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced 6 scallions, finely chopped
1 bunch arugula, coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped watercress
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint
Vinaigrette
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 large whole-wheat pitas, split, toasted and cut into 1 inch squares
In a large bowl combine the cucumber, scallions, arugula, watercress, parsley, and mint. To
1 bunch arugula, coarsely chopped
1 cup coarsely chopped watercress
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup chopped mint
Vinaigrette
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon of salt
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 large whole-wheat pitas, split, toasted and cut into 1 inch squares
In a large bowl combine the cucumber, scallions, arugula, watercress, parsley, and mint. To
make the vinaigrette: combine the vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well
blended.
Toss the dressing with the cucumber mixture and let stand at room temperature at least 30
minutes. Add the tomatoes and pitas just before serving, and toss until blended.
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