Only because it is stupid. Yes,
you heard me right, stupid. How is a person who is very active
going to live off of 2,000 calories? I mean, you would end up
looking like those dying skinny kids in the 3rd world
countries.
I think you get the drift though. I think those numbers are
put in place by people who are so focused on health, that they
are blinded by it. I mean, if you have 3,000 calories in one
day, it won't kill you. Though, they might want to make you
believe that it will.
I'm not saying that you should throw all of this stuff to the
wind. That would be foolish. What I am saying is, you should
take it with a grain of salt. There is no reason why you
should get bent out of shape if you go a few hundred or even a
thousand over this limit. I mean, if you are going over by
5,000 then you should be worried. Some people do need to be
concerned with such a thing. For example, people who are on a
diet because of heart problems. You should be very focused on
your diet. Also people with sugar problems would fall into
this category as well.
If you don't have some sort of health problem, I wouldn't get
too bent out of shape. Though, if you are eating from the
drive through lane every day, then you might have a problem.
What am I saying? Use common sense. Understand where your
calories are coming from. If you are eating 3,500 calories and
they are mostly from things that are good for you, don't go
ape shit on yourself. If on the other hand if it is all from
candy and deep fried foods, I would be concerned.
You should be more concerned about where the calories are
coming from. Ahhh, now I think you see what I mean. If you
are eating 1,500 calories alone of fruits and veggies, that is
better than eating that in fat. Isn't it all the same?
Not really. I know that some of you will argue with that. It
isn't the same because the calories are coming from a good
source. They are coming from things that are good for you. The
fruits and veggies will help you out in many ways. They will
also help you fight off cancer and heart disease. This isn't
true if you are over eating on fats and sweets.
What to do? Well, all I know is what I have stated above. If
you are eating over 2,000 calories and you are eating things
that are good for you, I wouldn't be too concerned. As always,
you should talk to your doctor. That is the best advice I can
give you. You should always talk to him before you go and do
something new. You might have a health condition that will
require you to go on a diet that he tells you to go on.
If you are healthy, base most of your diet on raw fruits and
veggies. That is where the action is. That is where you will
get the most bang for your calorie.
Let's
talk about some of the foods you should eat to prevent cancer
and other illness. This is an important article, so
I would bookmark it and come back when you have any questions.
Apples. It was once said,
an apple a day will keep the doctor away. This is true. These
are loaded with vitamins A and C. They also help lower
cholesterol and they lower your chance of getting cancer.
Broccoli. Just because a
former president didn't eat his, doesn't mean you should avoid
yours. Actually, this is one of my favorite veggies. One
serving has 97% of your vitamin C for the day. Also, it is a
good source of calcium.
Oranges. Not only do these
babies taste good, but they are good for you as well. They do
help in preventing colds and flues. They also help prevent
many forms of cancer. They are one of my favorite fruits.
Onions. Half an onion a
day will lower your cholesterol. Also, if you ever notice how
you tear up when you cut an onion. They are good for people
with asthma or other breathing problems. They open up the head
so to speak. Also they fight cancer such as stomach cancer.
You might not know it, but onions were once believed to be
sent from god. They were believed to make people live longer
and healthier. One thing you might not know is, onions reduce
your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Maybe there is some
truth to all of that god stuff after all.
Carrots. Carrots have beta
carotene which has been known for a long time to fight cancer.
Remember when you were a kid and were told to eat your carrots
or you will go blind? Well, that isn't true, but they are good
for the eyes.
Salmon. Out of all the
fatty fish, this one is best for you. It contains omega-3 fat,
which is very good for your heart. People who eat salmon at
least once per week are said to have a 50% lower chance of
heart attack.
Beans. You know these
little devils. I used to eat them the night before going to
school so I could fart all day long. Not only are these good
for prostate cancer, but they also are a good source of fiber.
Seaweed. No, I don't mean
a joint that you smoke while at sea. I mean the stuff that
comes from the ocean. This is loaded with iodine and other
things. It has calcium, magnesium, and iron. This is very good
for fighting cancer.
Lemons. All you have to do
is go to the supermarket and see how many lemon flavored cold
remedies there are to see the potential of this citrus fruit.
Lemons are a great way to prevent a cold, the punch of vitamin
C will keep you healthy. It is also good for sore throats.
Garlic. What doesn't this
stuff do? Well, while it might not be a cure all like once
believed. It does prevent almost everything under the sun.
From heart disease to cancer, this is great stuff. I suggest
that you study up on garlic so that you understand all of the
good things it does. It would take an article the length of a
book to go into great detail.
There you have it. Though I'm sure you are some what
surprised, I'm sure that you will be able to absorb all the
info in this article. If you can't, just bookmark it
and read where you left off.
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