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Many of the latest diets, and even some news reports, proclaim the need to eliminate “carbohydrates” from your diet. But do they really mean to eliminate all carbohydrates? Carbohydrate-rich foods include whole grains and fruits as well as pasta and potatoes and sugar.

The healthiest choice is to focus on whole foods while incorporating all food groups into your diet. For grains, make sure that your “carbohydrates” are whole grains, and not empty “white” foods. According to a recent survey, most people (86%) agree that eating whole grains is an important part of an overall healthy diet, but 53% reported eating whole grains less than once per day! Only 25% of those surveyed were getting at least one serving per day. Considering that the current nutrition recommendation for grains is six to 11 servings per day, your personal goal should be to make at least three of them whole grain, if not all of them. Non-whole grains (such as white potatoes, regular pasta, white rice, and white bread) are devoid of most of the nutrition that grains provide, such as fiber and phytochemicals, while still providing significant empty calories.  read more »

Promise keeping means making worthwhile promises that you are able to keep, and then actually following through on those promises.

We frequently find ourselves making promises, but for various reasons we cannot or do not keep those promises. To be a great person you must fully understand the importance of promise keeping and must realize those situations where making a promise is appropriate.

There are many types of promises that people make on a daily basis. We make silly promises, bad promises, good promises, and promises about situations that are beyond our control. If we understand the differences among the above types of promises, then we can improve our ability to keep promises.  read more »

“BMI” stands for “body mass index,” a calculation used to compare your weight to your height. Traditionally, it has been used to determine a person’s need to lose weight. But what does the BMI calculation really mean? Your BMI is one of several measures that you can use to evaluate your weight appropriateness, but only in general terms.

Your BMI is your weight (in kilograms) divided by your height (in cm) squared (times itself). Using pounds and inches, you can multiply your weight by 703 and then divide by your height in inches squared. A BMI between 20 and 25 is considered healthy.  read more »

An important way of showing self-respect is by taking care of your health. This means caring for your body and your mind. Having a healthy body helps you have a healthy mind, and vice versa.

Caring for your body can include exercising, eating nutritious foods, and avoiding activities that are known to be unhealthy. Our HealthKick articles are a great source of important health and fitness related information. A healthy person will exercise at least three times per week for 45 minutes each time. Martial Arts is a great way to fill these time slots. Another habit of healthy people is the consumption of both fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. This combination of foods increases energy while decreasing the chance of illness. Taking good care of your body also increases your mind power, which is another key element of personal health.  read more »

As an adult, how do you know when to stop eating? Knowing when to stop is the result of complex psychological and biological processes, which often don’t work quite the way we would like them to. Even with all the experience and resources available to us, we may still be unable to listen to our bodies and avoid overeating.
For children, this process is even more difficult because of their developmental level and their lack of experience interpreting the signals given by their bodies. In fact, studies on food regulation have shown that children have such a hard time “hearing” their bodies that often their eating response is more related to the portions on their plate than to their hunger level. As the adults in their lives, we need to help children hear, and listen to, their bodies.  read more »

Optimism means seeing the good or hopeful aspects about a situation. It is the power of the mind to think positively, especially when conditions are difficult. An optimist is a person who looks for good in things and is certain that good things will happen. Being optimistic is a powerful way to help you accomplish goals and live a happy and healthy life.
Optimists have positive attitudes, but that does not mean they simply go around trying to be happy all of the time. Optimists are hopeful about their skills and abilities. Optimists try their very best in sports, school, and work. They understand that if they remain hopeful and apply their very best, then they will reap the benefits.  read more »

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