Healthy Living Video

Hey guys and girls, this websites been all about creating a healthy lifestyle, to switch it up from our regular posts we created a video for you to check out:)
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Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca4ssLj9_2o
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Swim to slim and trim

Fun fact

Question: When did Swimming first became an Olympic event?

Answer: 1896

Swimming

Swimming has been around for ages, hit up the beach, join the water polo team, or swim a couple of laps. Each fun in there own way and each a great way to stay active and healthy. Working out in water is an extremely effective method to lose weight and strength muscles. But why is this…? Well according to studies water is much denser than air (by approximately 800 times), thus every movement executed in water is like doing a resistance activity thus is a great workout Apparently you can swim everyday with a recued chance in injuring yourself. This is because you’re weightless in water and hence your joints have no weight on them, limiting injuries from occurring

5 Facts

Doing at least an hour of brisk swimming will burn up to 650 calories (that’s more than you’d burn riding a bicycle)

It works the entire body, and targets your major muscle

Decreases stress

Strengthens your heart and lung muscles

Great to improve your cardiovascular endurance

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Sources Include:

http://www.123rf.com/photo_14650238_happy-smiling-underwater-children-in-swimming-pool-beautiful-girls-swim-and-having-fun-kids-sport-on.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Bell_(Australian_swimmer)

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/style/swim-workout

http://www.swimmingpool.com/games-safety/pool-fun/fun-facts

Citrus Explosion

Fun Fact Time

Question: Is there a citrus fruit called Buddha's fingers/hand

Answer: Yes!!… These yellow, finger looking things, go check it out on Google. 

Juices

Fruit juices are the new craze not only do they have so many health benefits but also they are absolutely delicious and can be adapted to your taste buds. The ability to mix any amount of fruits is limitless from sweet to sour, fruit juices enables you the power to create any flavour you like. No preservatives, no artificial colours.... its all NATURAL!!!

Tip: Add slices of citrus fruit to your water to add a burst of flavour.

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Recipe: A Citrus Mix Explosion

For those of you daring folks out there we have a special recipe to try out. A little bit sour, a little bit sweet…and all CITRUS

Ingredients

6 Grapefruit

6 Orange

1 Lime

1 Lemon

Directions

1.) Cut each citrus fruit in half and juice

2.) Combine the liquids of each citrus fruit together

3.) Add ice if you like, cool in a fridge maybe or enjoy at room temperature

4.) Enjoy!!

Sources

http://www.naturespride.eu/our-products/product-detail/buddha-fingers/

http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lime.html

http://health-tipz.blogspot.com.au/2009/07/25-health-benefits-of-lemon.html

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=37

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/grapefruit.html

http://www.ecigz.com.au/store/index.php?_a=product&product_id=364

http://impeksco.com/index.php?param=product

Avocado-The world's healthiest Foods

Avocado-The world's healthiest Foods

Some people in their attempts to be health-conscious, avoid avocados due to the relatively high fat and calorie content of these fruits (138 calories and 14.1g fat in half a medium-sized avocado). Yet avocados are one of the best foods you can eat, packed with nutrients and heart-healthy compounds. Here are five great reasons to eat them regularly.

There are the benefits of Avocado: 

1. Avocados are packed with carotenoids

2. Avocados make you feel full

3. Avocados can protect your unborn baby—and your heart

4. Avocados can help lower your cholesterol

5. Avocados taste great! 

Avocado dip with Turkish chips

• 450g loaf Turkish bread
• Olive oil cooking spray

Avocado dip

• 2 avocados, peeled, stones removed
• 1 small lime, juiced
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
    

  Energy 1147kJ	Fat saturated 3.00g
  Fat Total 15.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 3.00g
  Carbohydrate Total 26.00g	Dietary Fibre -
  Protein 7.00g	Cholesterol -
  Sodium 340.32mg

  
  
  Sources:
  http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7591/avocado+dip+with+turkish+chips
  http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=5
  http://www.besthealthmag.ca/eat-well/healthy-eating/5-reasons-to-eat-more-avocados

"Myths of Lemon Juice!" WHAT IS THE REAL BENEFIT?

There are many different believes about lemon juice that just have not been scientifically proved to solve those problems. I have heard that lemon juice gives us great improvements in digestion, dissolving sugar absorption also building a better, stronger immune system— these do not have enough scientific proves to be sure and reliable. One of my favorite myths about lemon juice is squeezing lemon juice on chicken can dissolve layers of fats (only if there is thick layer of fat) – but to be honest, this myth has not been proved enough. It is too bad because every time I eat some heavy meal with meat, I feel a little bit better just because of the thought that less fat will be saturated in my body. Ingredients contain acid like lemon juice, however, are used in marinades for making meat softer and poultry by breaking down collagen, a fibrous component that helps in forming connective tissue.

A second belief that is often be on discussion around is that when lemon juice is mixed with cold or warm water it will break down fats in your body. Again, this does not happen metabolically, but drinking lots of water (cold or lukewarm; temperature does not really matter) will keep you hydrated.

The Benefits of Lemon Juice: 

Lemon juice does have a lot benefits. It has great source of vitamins specially vitamin C, which strengthen your immune system, assists with iron absorption and helps your body produce more collagen. Lemons also contain the antioxidant limonene, which has been shown that it helps preventing certain formations of cancer, however more research is required to support the fact. Lemon juice is also a low-calorie drink and is has many recipes to make juice with different flavors.

Thus, if you love lemon juice, Go for it! Although it will not cut off pounds of your weight, it is a tasty and healthy way to drink with food.

Source: 

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/weight-loss/weight-loss-myths-will-drinking-lemon-water-help-you-lose-weight.html#b

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/myths-about-lemon-juice-and-weight-loss.html#b