Nighttime Diet Foods

                             What to Eat at Night to Lose Weight
Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of different opinions on late night snacking.

 Many people believe that nothing should be eaten too close to bedtime, while others say that it’s total calorie intake across the day that really matters.

 Those that avoid late night snacks claim that it’s a key step to weight loss. But most studies on the issue show that it has more to do with the types of snacks chosen. More often than not, when people eat late in the evening, they tend to make bad food choices.

 My own perspective on this issue all comes down to metabolism. Based on the principle of keeping your metabolism in high gear for as long as possible (in order to burn as much fat as possible), there’s really nothing wrong with eating at night. It all comes down to the choices you make, and ensuring that you’re preparing your body in the right way for a good night’s sleep.

 In fact, there are a number of foods that will actually get your body burning more fat while you sleep. As long as you avoid foods that are high in fat, sugar, and carbs, you really don’t need to worry. Let’s take a look at some foods you can eat at night to lose weight…

 What to Eat at Night to Lose Weight



 

Lean Protein – If you’re looking for a snack before bed, the first thing you should be looking for is protein. Foods high in protein will not only make you feel more full and satisfied, they’ll also boost your metabolism and burn more calories while they digest. That means you’ll be burning fat while you sleep!


  Some good high-protein options are almonds, pistachios, hummus, and of course turkey (which will also help you sleep). If you’re working out hard at the gym, you can also make a simple protein shake with a satisfying whey protein like Gaspari Nutrition Myofusion or Vega  Complete Whole Food Health Optimizer. In addition to burning more calories, you’ll also improve muscle recovery at night.

 Fruit & Veggies – Not surprisingly, fruit and veggies also make great late night snacks. Don’t go too heavy on the fruit though – too much sugar, even from a natural source, can interfere with your weight loss goals. Go for something like carrots with hummus, sugar-free dried fruits (cherries will also help you sleep), or apple slices with some low-fat cheddar cheese.

Super Foods – You’ve all heard of super foods, right?
  Many super foods make the perfect bedtime snack, since they’re packed full of amazing nutrients that will boost your metabolism and help your body recover from the stresses of your day.
  Here are some ideas…

• Leafy greens drizzled with a tablespoon of fat-busting Nutiva Organic Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil.
• Low-fat yogurt topped with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds.
• A protein shake made with a scoop of Optimum 100% Natural Whey, almond milk, some fresh fruit, and the super nutritional NOW Spirulina Powder (this stuff also contains melatonin, which may help you sleep).
• You can also get creative and add Amazing Grass Green SuperFood Powder to a number of snacking options.

These are just a few ideas, but keep in mind that eating at night can actually help you lose weight! You just need to be smart about your snacking choices, and go for foods that will give your metabolism a boost while you sleep!

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New FlyRights app will help end TSA abuses

(NaturalNews) Sick and tired of dealing with constant maltreatment, profiling, and flat-out abuse by U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners at American airports, a civil rights group known as The Sikh Coalition has created a mobile phone "app" that allows travelers to instantly file complaints with TSA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) immediately upon going through airport security.

A brilliant solution to continued TSA abuses, the app, known as FlyRights, provides travelers convenient access to filing official complaints, whether they concern invasive, unconstitutional pat downs; radiation emitting naked body scanners; inappropriate racial or religious profiling; or any other activity deemed inappropriate by travelers. The app is available for both the iPhone and Android platforms.

According to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC), FlyRights not only makes it easy to file complaints by filling in pertinent user information and submitting directly to TSA and DHS, but it also allows travelers to "share" this information through their social networks in real time. The hope is that users of the app will bring each incident to light, and create widespread awareness about TSA's inappropriate activity.

"My hope is that this app will exponentially increase the number of complaints filed with the TSA, flood the system so they get that this is a problem," said Amardeep Singh, Program Director at The Sikh Coalition, which launched the app. "For too long the Transportation Security Administration has been able to tell Congress this is not an issue, nobody's complaining."

Though originally designed for travelers like Singh and others that are often targeted by screeners because of their religious garb, FlyRights is a useful tool for every traveler to fight back against TSA. TSA's screening procedures are excessive, invasive, and unconstitutional, as they clearly violate the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (http://www.naturalnews.com/030381_naked_body_scanners_TSA.html).

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/036105_TSA_abuse_phone_app.html#ixzz1xSrbe5EF

Aging and Staying active

Stay Active As You Age (Well!)

 

  Although it's common to begin leading a more sedentary lifestyle as you get older, the worst thing you can do for your health is come to a complete standstill.

  In fact, some of the physical and mental symptoms that are associated with getting older are actually due to the inactivity that so often accompanies aging, says Meena Garg, MD, of Indiana University's Center for Sports Medicine.

  To help ward off physical conditions that make it more difficult to stay active, such as osteoporosis, heart disease, and weight gain, you must get some type of exercise on a regular basis.
  Physical activity also helps you stay motivated by improving your mood and protecting against cognitive decline and depression. Here's what you can do to help yourself stay as active as possible.

 Maintain Physical Strength
  You may not be able to do strenuous exercise, but doing some form of aerobic or cardiovascular activity such as brisk walking, riding a bicycle, or swimming and also some sort of strength training with light weights, on a regular basis, will help you maintain or recover muscle mass, and give you the strength and coordination you need to stay active and reduce your risk of injury.
 If you have not been doing any formal exercise, and wish to start, speak with your doctor or a certified trainer first, to make sure you know which exercises are safest and most effective for you at this stage of your life.

 Be Flexible
  To be physically active, your muscles have to be flexible. Stretching exercises help ensure that your muscles stay as elastic as possible. Sign up for a stretching class or try yoga or tai chi, which can also help maintain or improve balance.
  Or pick up an exercise DVD that features stretches and is designed for older men and women to do simple stretches at home. Remember to warm up your muscles before you stretch. A few minutes of running in place or walking while pumping your arms can provide a good warm-up.

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