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Health tips and discussions, motivational articles and positive lifestyle coaching from Lifestyle Change Expert, Keith Ahrens
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Most experts agree with me that small shifts and small lifestyle changes lead to long-term success for losing weight and maintaining weight loss as well as improving our physical fitness. The diet industry is a $60 billion industry built on failure. When is the last time you saw a weight loss product on TV that said you could lose 3 pounds over 3 weeks? – Keith
It’s more challenging to eat healthier when healthier choices are not readily available or simply unaffordable. We must simply do the BEST we can under the circumstances. Because healthier choices are more expensive we must strive to make the BEST choices we can. – Keith
I get asked what spices I use. Looking in my pantry I have pepper, garlic powder, paprika, smoked paprika, cayenne, thyme, sweet basil, parsley, rosemary, crushed red pepper, cumin, tumeric, coriander, oregano, and chili powder. I use a lot of fresh herbs and garlic too. What do you use to keep it tasty? – Keith
“Pumping from our heart, It takes blood about 20 seconds to circulate throughout the entire vascular system. Blood is approximately 78{1ee8873d3da54571ef77633feec9b2f18618b0dba2f28faf42edb28003d1c6f7} water. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of plain water. Water is key to good health and weight control.” – Keith
“Shop with a list. No list, No grocery shopping. This has really helped me keep the garbage (unhealthy) foods away and out of the house. Impulse buying for me is almost non-existent. Add heart healthy foods to your list and stick to it. Keep a grocery list on the counter and add items throughout the week. Remember, If it doesn’t go in the cart, it can’t hitch a ride home.” – Keith
“The Heart Healthy benefits of fruits are enormous. Fruits are rich in fiber, natural minerals, and vitamins to name a few. Choose a variety of colorful fruits and snack away. I’ve had some fantastic nectarines, blueberries and red seedless grapes in the last couple weeks. Look for what’s on sale to tell you what’s in season and fresh. What great tasting fruits have you had lately?” – Keith
“Remember, getting healthier and more fit is not a race or contest. HEART HEALTHY, YES or NO? Ask yourself this when you start to eat something or do something. I do it all the time. If you say NO, then you may do or eat less of it:)” – Keith
“Heart Healthy substitutes this picnic weekend. Make a Big, Bold and Cold fruit salad. Skip the potato salad and coleslaw. Grill the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with a nice dry rub, low or no salt is best. Watch the alcohol, as they are just empty calories. Stay Hydrated. Drink plenty of water.” – Keith
“I was drinking 6 – 12 soda’s a day when I was killing myself:) As far as I know there’s no medical benefit from drinking soda’s. The artificial sweeteners in the diet soda’s can have you craving more sugar. Thus negatively affecting any nutrition plan you may have.” – Keith
Saturated fats are the biggest cause of high LDL “bad cholesterol” levels. Read labels, pay close attention to the percentage of saturated fat and avoid or limit any foods that are high. Saturated fats are found in animal products such as butter, cheese, whole milk, ice cream, cream, and fatty meats. They are also found in SOME vegetable oils — coconut, palm, and palm kernel oils. – Keith
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