The Little Healthies

Let's answer the charge to fight back against childhood obesity. The new fashion is for not only you to be healthy, but your family,friends and loved ones too!

 

I heart OATMEAL, You?!

As a meal, I could eat oatmeal morning, noon and night, or just for a plain old snack. Oatmeal is soooo good! And, can be eaten in so many different ways. I choose to add fruits (blueberries, bananas, & strawberries) and honey, as a sweetener to my bowl of oatmeal. Often times, I find myself in persuading conversations with others, who question my desire to eat oatmeal morning, noon and night. So, here are my 5 points of persuasion, as to why everyone should eat & LOVE oatmeal, like I do!

1. Oatmeal may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Several studies has shown, the positive health correlation between eating 3/4 cups of oatmeal a day and lower cholesterol levels. Oats are consisted of soluble fibers, which helps keep the "bad cholesterol down.In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration announced that oatmeal could carry a label claiming it may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low-fat diet.
2. Oatmeal may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Fibers and other nutrients will fight for you, if you increase your intake of oats.
3. Oatmeal contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are a + to your overall health of your body. Be good to yourself.
4. Oatmeal is quick and convenient. If your working or going to 8 o'clock classes, you can sprinkle some oats in a bowl, pour milk or water, and pop in the microwave for less than 3 minutes, to have a warm and traveling meal for breakfast, while on the run. Sometimes, I put my oatmeal in cup and drink while driving. Drinking oatmeal is the only drinking & driving, I will encourage.
5. Oatmeal is absolutely delicious! Like I said, you can eat oatmeal with great toppings and mixtures. Add blueberries, bananas, raisins, strawberries, or your favorite fruit of choice, with a few circles of honey and/or a dash of cinnamon.

Yum...
Oatmeal coming right up in a few minutes for my study snack. 

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Yogurt is Multi-Purpose!

One of my FAVORITE snacks is yogurt. I enjoy strawberry-banana, chocolate mousse and kiwi flavors, with a bit of granola sprinkles blended in, YUM! I believe yogurt to be a healthy snack you can add to your diet, especially if you are on the run, or, if you don’t have time to enjoy breakfast in the mornings. Yogurt has many wonderful health benefits for your body 1.) It assists in regulating the digestive system and 2.) Acts as a gentle chemical peel for your skin.

WHAT?! You may ask. You can use yogurt on your skin as an exfoliation cleanser? Yes. You read right. Dermatologist Researchers have discovered that yogurt can be used on the skin, to promote a smoother skin texture, by gently peeling off a thin layer of dry skin. How? Well, yogurt contains lactic acid, a naturally alpha- hydroxyl acid that promotes a smooth skin texture.

So, would like to see true results...Here's how:

1.)Apply a thin coat of organic plain yogurt to your washed face, like a cream.

2.)Leave on for about 15 fifteen minutes; show your face off with cold water.
3.)Afterwards, add a moisturizer to the skin.

4.)If you experience redness afterwards, add a cold pack for 10 minutes.

Eat and Drink towards RADIANCE

Queens, its skincare time! I really heart the idea of having healthy, radiant skin. And, I hope you do too. Skincare has always been an interest to me, especially dealing with teenage acne in high school--It sort of shot my self esteem down. However, no dwelling on the past, it’s the present and future now and healthy, glowing, radiant skin is obtainable. First, by simply what we deposit in the human bodies. Through experience, I found certain foods were toxins to my skin and caused breakouts. So, since, I do not have health insurance to see a dermatologist, I just started playing the role for my own skin. Listed below are some awesome sources for radiant, glowing, natural skin that you could add to your diet. Try some!

1.Fish consist of Omega-3s, which is good for your body. Naturally, Omega-3s cannot be produce within the body, so adding an Omega-3 supplement to your diet, wouldn’t hurt. The Omega-3s act as lipid barrier-- capturing moisture. Salmon, Cod and Tipilia are sources of Omega-3s. I love SALMON!

2.Green Tea is an excellent antioxidant for your skin. Its fights against inflammation, aging and reduces ones risk of skin cancer. I love GREEN TEA!

3.Broccoli, yummy! This veggie is powerful. Broccoli consist of Vitamin A that decreases oil production, Vitamin C that detox, and Vitamin K that helps heal bruises.

4.Safflower or Sunflower Oil another excellent source of preventing dry skin, like Omega-3s in fish. Safflower/Sunflower oil is an Omega 6 fatty acid. You can use sunflower oil to sauté your salmon.

5.Almonds are a wonderful snack with great benefits. Almonds consist of Vitamin E. There are studies that show eating a hand full of almonds, will add moisture to the surface of your skin.

I truly believe in the saying, "you are what you eat."