January 8, 2008

Goodbye, Prunes – Hello, Dried Plums!

Inexplicably enough, the word prunes always had a negative connotation, referring to wrinkly old skin or the fruit which is used in nursing homes to cure stomach disorders. This is the reason why there has been a revived marketing campaign to renew this fruit’s image. A brand which went into this path is California Dried Plums.

It will be such a waste to ignore this healthy and delicious fruit just because of a ‘bad image’ since dried plums are a great source of dietary fiber.  Eating five pieces of dried plums will provide you with 3 grams of fiber. This does not only help clear the digestive system, but it also helps regulate your cholesterol and blood-sugar level.

Dried plums are also full of antioxidants which help fight free radicals which cause cell damage. The neochlorogenic acids, cholorogenic acids, phenolic compounds, vitamins and minerals serve as the antioxidants in dried plums. Aside from this, the phytochemicals in dried plums help lower the risks of certain cancers. With all these health benefits and more, it is a must to include dried plums as part of your daily snack food or appetizer.
 


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Track Your Steps With Omron’s Digital Pedometer








I have always loved walking not only because it gives me a chance to release all my pent up emotion and my body’s toxins but it is also one of the easiest low impact exercises that I know.  I walk everyday even if I am in my best suit because it sort of makes me feel healthier.  A friend however advised me to use Omron’s Digital Pedometer as it will give me a chance to keep track of my steps as well as the calories I have burned.

This home medical equipment operates on an LR43 battery and is very easy to bring along since it only weighs an ounce.  The pedometer displays your steps from zero to 99,999.  It also measures the distance you were able to cover at one time, allowing you to try better and cover more miles the next time around.

The best thing about this pedometer is that it measures the calories burned as a result of the steps and distance walked or taken.  This allows you to keep track of how much you are eating and whether or not you are eating more calories than you are burning for a day.  Plus, it keeps a seven-day history of your data.

Owning an Omron pedometer is just like having your own exercise secretary who keeps a record of your moves and the calories you burn.  The Holidays are over so I can no longer ask my friend to give this to me as a gift.  But Heart’s Day is just around the corner, so let’s see.


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