Protein an important part of our food group. It is present in every cell, tissue and organ in our bodies. These protein are constantly being broken down and

replaced.

The protein is broken into amino acids that are absorbed by body.

There are 20 different amino acids that join together to make all types of protein. Some of these amino acids (9 amino acids) can not be made by our body, so these are known as essential amino acids.

In the diet, protein sources are labeled according to how many and how much essential amino acids they provide:

• Complete Proteins: They provide all essential amino acids in sufficient quantity. For example, chicken, fish, eggs, milk and cheese.
• Incomplete Proteins: They either do not provide all essential amino acids or provide all amino acids in not sufficient quantity. For example, rice, beans, tofu and soy. Plant proteins are incomplete. You must combine them to get all of the amino acids your body needs.

Exercise is key component in weight reduction. You need to do both cardio and weight training. Take less calories in with proper diet is equally important.

The following online presentation will show you how easy it is to lose weight. They have:

• Role of hormones in weight loss
• Best ways to fire up metabolism
• Burn fat fast and develop lasting results

Stop Dieting and Start Living with this Diet Solution

The fatty buildup or plaque can break open and lead to the formation of a blood clot that seals the break. The clot reduces blood flow. When too little blood reaches the heart, the condition is called ischemia which is a reversible process. During ischemia, chest pain, or angina, may occur. The pain can vary in occurrence and be mild and intermittent, or more pronounced and steady. It can be severe enough to make normal everyday activities difficult. The same inadequate blood supply also may cause no symptoms, a condition called silent ischemia.

If a blood clot suddenly cuts off most or all blood supply to the heart, a heart attack results which if not treat immediately can lead of death of heart muscles that does not get the oxygen-carrying blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart.

Each year, about 1.1 million Americans suffer a heart attack. About 460,000 of those heart attacks are fatal.

Fortunately, we can prevent many of these heart attack from occuring. But this requires some proactive approach to improve health and wellbeing. We first need to understand all those risk factors. Some of the risk factors for heart attack are beyond your control, but most can be modified to help you lower your risk of having a first–or repeat–heart attack.

Factors you cannot control

• Pre-existing coronary heart diseases, including a previous heart attack, a prior angioplasty or bypass surgery, or angina
• Age-In men, the risk increases after age 45; in women, the risk increases after age 55.
• Family history of early heart disease-a father or brother diagnosed before age 55; or a mother or sister diagnosed before age 65.

Factors you can control

• Smoking.
• High blood pressure.
• High blood cholesterol.
• Overweight and obesity.
• Physical inactivity.
• Diabetes.

What should I do to prevent the heart attack? (Checklist)

• Get your blood work done periodically because this is the only way to know if you have high cholesterol or high sugars.
• Get your blood pressure check periodically because people usually does not have have any pain when you have high blood pressure. If you don’t get it checked, you may never know that you have high blood pressure.
• If you don’t already know, then find out if you parents had any history of heart disease or heart attack at an young age.
• Stop smoking if you have not already done so. (Also see Short Guide to Quitting Smoking, What products are there to help me quit smoking)
• Limit your intake of salt, fatty foods, concentrated sweets and sweetened beverages (Also see Weight Loss and Exercise can lower your blood pressure, )
• Eat breakfast daily which should consists of soluble fiber, bran, multi-grain and protein. Avoid energy-dense foods
• Be physically active for at least 45 minutes daily (Also see Tips on improving physical activity on daily basis)
• If you have diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol and you take any medications, please make sure to take them regularly. By controlling you sugars, cholesterol and blood pressure even with the medications can help you avoid you risk for heart attack

Additional Resources:

• Interactive Tutorial explaining the heart attack.
• Heart Risk Calculator
• The DASH Diet for Hypertension
• The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition
• American Heart Association Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, 4th edition: Delicious Recipes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

References:

• National Heart Lung and Blood Institute – Heart and Vascular Diseases
• American Heart Association

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Laughter is a mini-workout
A genuine laugh can burn extra calories. According to a study published in International Journal of Obesity in May 2006 [1] showed that laughter causes a 10-20% increase in Energy Expenditure (EE) and heart rate (HR) above resting values, which means that 10-15 min of laughter per day could increase total EE by 40-170 kJ (10-40 kcal). A few calories every day translates to a few pounds a year—so keep laughing!

Stronger Immune System
According to an article recently published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine [2], laughter may reduce stress and increase natural killer cell levels, a type of white blood cell that attacks cancer cells. Laughing also promotes an oxygen/carbon dioxide exchange and clears airways. Muscles and joints are flexed and stretched, promoting muscle tone.

NOW LAUGH!

Watch this videos! I am sure it will make you laugh!

• Laugh Your Abs Away (You Tube Video)
  
• Laughter Yoga on Discovery Channel (You Tube Video)
• Laughter Yoga in London -BBC News
• Laughter Yoga -CNN Report

References:

1. Buchowski MS, Majchrzak KM et al.Energy expenditure of genuine laughter. Int J Obes (Lond). 2007 Jan;31(1):131-7. 2006 May 2
2. Bennett MP, Zeller JM, Rosenberg L, et al. The effect of mirthful laughter on stress and natural killer cell activity. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2003;9:38-45.

Check out this tool.

For your rescue, there are many programs available online that help you with this (counting calories):

• Calorie Calculator – How many calories and fat grams are in a serving of your favorite foods? This online calculator provides quick and easy answers to help you in meal planning and managing your diet. (Calorie Control Council)
• Calculate your Daily Calorie Needs – Find the number of calories you should eat each day to maintain your current weight. (American Cancer Society)
• Calories burned During Exrcise – Find the calories burned in a workout or daily activity. (American Cancer Society)
• Nutrition Facts and Calorie Counter – NutritionData (ND) provides a complete nutrient analysis for any food or recipe, and helps you select foods that best match your dietary needs.

Software

• NutriGenie Calorie Counter
• FitDay PC Diet and Nutrition Software

Fat predominantly distributed around the waist is also a risk factor for health complications such as cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Fat predominantly deposited around the hips and buttocks doesn’t have this same risk.

Use the following BMI Calculators:

• Adult BMI Calculator (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Child and Teen BMI Calculator (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Adult Energy Needs and BMI Calculator (Agricultural Research Service, USDA) – It not only tells you BMI but also Daily Calories needs for an individual based on his sex, age and activity level. If one can eat less then that, he will lose weight.

Reference:
Calle EE. New England Journal of Medicine 1999; 341: 1097-1105