Heart Healthy Prasouda Lifestyle

It is estimated that close to 18 million people suffer from some form of heart disease. That is approximately 30% of the of the worlds population. The majority of the cases are a direct result of unhealthy lifestyles. Almost 80% of this can be avoided by a more healthy way of life.

The heart is what supplies nutrient and oxygen rich blood cells all over our body’s. It works all day everyday and without it we are hooped. The blood then returns with waste such as carbon dioxide and other byproducts of metabolism.

Your heart pumps enough blood in the run of a day to fill a tanker car. Ba dum ba dum ba dum!

Some forms of heart disease can be arrhythmia, which is an irregular heartbeat or problems with the valves. Coronary heart disease caused by plaque deposits in the arteries is quite common. This restricts the normal blood flow as a result of the fatty build up.

Obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking cal all attribute to atherosclerosis.

The Prasouda lifestyle has been shown to have a positive effect on a healthy body including lowered incidences of heart disease. Eating a diet of healthy foods comprised mostly of fish, fruits and vegetables

What is in the Prasouda Diet?

• Fruits and vegetables – These are the stuff most of a meal is made of. Packed with a variety of essential nutrients, minerals and vitamins with fibre’s and antioxidants all geared up to make you as healthy as you can get.
• Olive oil – This is a stable of any Prasouda Mediterranean diet. Rich in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants. This alone can be crowned as king of cancer fighting and cholesterol queen. Very good for the heart.
• Fish – it the number one non vegetable protein source. The Prasouda diet is very low in red meats and fish has such great protein, omega 3′s in the more oily fish like salmon. Not only is fish great for heart health, its a natural ‘feel good’ for mental health.
• Red Wine – Part of the Prasouda lifestyle is to sit and relax and really enjoy your meals. Take in every delicious bite and sip a glass or two of full bodied red wine. In the wind is flavonoid phenolics that has been shown to increase the good cholesterol HDL and reduce the risk of heart disease. It also helps to prevent blood clotting

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Can the Prasouda Diet cure Diabetes?

Having diabetes involves more than just cutting out sugars and treats. It can be a sign that you could greatly benefit from a well structured food and exercise program.

Insulin is produced by the pancreas. It is a hormone that binds with certain receptors so we can metabolize the sugar we eat. Sugar in its simple form or originating in a carbohydrate is a major fuel source. It is used by our body’s and very important fuel source for our brains.

If this is malfunctioning it is either not working, meaning sugar levels in the body are elevated. Sometimes it becomes over stimulated resulting in plummeting sugar levels.

The Prasouda diet encourages healthy eating. If you already have diabetes you may want to consult your physician first, but if you are wanting to avoid getting diabetes this type of diet has foods rich in antioxidants.

These are hailed as having a positive effect on free radicals which damage the body that cause many diseases including diabetes.

The diet is also very low in unhealthy saturated fats. This promotes wellness, improved immune response and reduces your red meat intake.

One other side effect of the Prasouda diet is you may lose weight and be able to easily maintain a healthy one with little effort.

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The Difference with Prasouda Diet Plan

North America and the Prasouda Life

It appears that as a nation we have stopped enjoying our meals. We don’t plan our meals or schedule our activity around them. We eat at our desks or skip meals altogether – then chow down on the most convenient thing available to shut up our hungry belly’s.

Hardly a thought goes into our diet. Unless we want to lose weight then the more popular diets are the “get thin quick” diets that are doomed to become malnourished and cause the participant to quit within weeks.

Our food has become something different.

Unhealthy, processes, fatty foods are what tastes good to us. This makes it difficult to switch to a healthy diet plan – almost as though eating healthy is a punishment.

Is there something added to the processed foods that keep us eating them even though we aren’t enjoying them?

Do you know where your food is coming from? How its made – or grown? When you go grocery shopping do you always buy the same thing whether it is in season in your area or not?

When was the last time you had something that you really, really enjoyed. I would bet it was when you were with friends and family or at a community event that you were having fun.

Are you still grabbing for the white bread from the mass producers or the whole grain from the local bakery. Have you read the ingredients lately?

Have you ever had a freshly grown tomato or strawberry? Not hydroponic, not hot house. Fresh! The difference in price isn’t that much, if anything really. The difference is just in paying attention and knowing where to get fresh produce. It might mean having to go to some out of the way places or – ordering online.

The Prasouda life means to pay homage to your body by being particular about what you put in it. Fresh foods and very little dairy or red meats. But note they aren’t completely banished.

If you LOVE to eat the Prasouda diet is for you. It will bring you back to focusing on your food and the taste as you eat your meal – rather than watching TV or sending off an email.

The Mediterranean and the Prasouda Life

Historically the Mediterranean inhabitants celebrate their meals by eating and enjoying simply made dishes. They are very tasty though because the ingredients are chosen to compliment and herbs that highly tune the tastebuds.

The diet is designed around the seasons so all the foods are fresh and many are freshly grown at home. Tomato’s can easily be grown at home – even if you live in an apartment. There are some great books on how to do that.

Another comparison is North America eats a lot of red meat and the Prasouda diet is predominantly fish. Shellfish, whitefish, salmon – yum! Just as an aside – did you know that studies show that fish is also good for mood?

Just imagine, fresh, simply prepared foods, tasty as all get out and taking the time to really enjoy it. With a glass of rich red wine too of course.

Its just a healthy way to live.

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Reduce your Stress»

Reduce your Stress Levels Living the Prasouda Life

When you eat a healthy diet of nutrients and vitamins, accompanied with a glass of rich red wine your body will thank you.

How this helps reduce stress is in part from the types of fats in this diet provided from olive oils and the fish. This doesn’t mean you can keep up with your jusk food and just ADD olive oil and fish into your life either.

These fats are known to increase brain function and works against depression and stress. This in turn helps to prevent the development of heart disease and high blood pressure. The pure foods work against developing diabetes so all in all you have a nice big health conscious menu with the Prasouda diet.

Another aspect of the lifestyle is to sit and enjoy your meals, plus take part in enjoyable activities like walking, hiking and dancing. This all works to relieve stress and the negative effects of a crappy work day.

Brain function in a person who has a healthy diet that includes olive oil and plenty of fish is shown to improve the uptake of serotonin naturally produced in the brain. It is serotonin that is a “happy” drug produced by our brains and it is believed that a reduced amount – either in the manufacturer of the ability to reabsorb is a primary contributor to human depression.

So rather than take a pill, try taking a piece of freshly baked Mediterranean style bread with a healthy drizzle of fresh virgin olive oil, and relax with a glass of red wine.

With so many positive effects on mental health it is no wonder it can reduce stress. The next thing you know you are looking forward to living and participating in a world of healthy food and movement. After only a short time you will be won over to this new way of living and won’t miss your junk food at all.

Why not start today and get happy.

The foods are all easy to prepare and available at your local store or if you want to get into some of the more exotic and fancy stuff you can order online. What better than to have stuff shipped to your door. Everything is so simple to prepare and full of flavour.

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Prasouda Diet Recipe Couscous and Bean Salad

One of the things I love about this Prasouda recipe is all the ingredients are easy to find.

If you live in a rural area you might have a little more difficulty finding these so I’ve included links to a resource page where you can order the authentic Prasouda Diet ingredients online for your convenience.

Ingredients:

** For 6 servings **

• 6oz of packaged couscous wild mushroom mix
• Dijon mustard, 1t
• Italian light dressing – 1/2c
• 1/4c oven roasted boneless chicken breast – Diced
  **top with a liberal amount of chili powder and basil mix before you put in oven**
• 16oz cut green beans – fresh (cooked al dente) or canned (packed in water)
• 16oz red beans – rinse and drain well
• 16oz chickpeas – rinse and drain well
• 1/3c kalamata olives – pitted and halved
• mozzarella cheese – reduced fat
  ** cut into bite sized cubes – about 1 cup

Preparation:

1. Follow the directions on the couscous package.

2. Take a small bowl and mix the mustard and salad dressing using a whisk

3. Put all the other ingredients into a bowl, add the couscous and toss in the Italian drsg.

4. Allow to chill and stir before serving.

Prepare couscous according to package directions. In small bowl, whisk together salad dressing and mustard. Toss together couscous, dressing and remaining ingredients. Cover and chill 1 hour. Stir before serving. Serves 6.

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Is it Prasouda or Mediterranean?

Both – sort of.

Prasouda is actually a lifestyle of fresh air, activity and good, healthy, fresh robust foods. These foods and recipes have their roots in what is commonly referred to as the Mediterranean diet.

The diet itself has essentially been unchanged for centuries feeding several dozen healthy generations that boast of long and healthy lives. many diseases that are prevalent in modern western society are rare occurrences in the persons who live by the Prasouda lifestyle.

The diet and lifestyle of these people has been studied and reported on by authority sources such as the Mayo Clinic, as well as pop-star physicians like Dr. Oz and Dr. Mercola. They all seem to agree that this is one heck of a healthy way to live. There are also pockets of what is referred to as ‘blue zones’ where Centurions (people who live past 100) are practically common.

Medical research has revealed that incidents of cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and many other illness can be linked to our diets.

When a Westerner first looks at the Prasouda or Mediterranean diet they find it difficult to believe that this diet is also responsible for a society that does NOT suffer from an obesity problem.

High in carbohydrates with an abundance of nutrient dense vegetables and hi fibre fruits. Plus the fats from nuts, seeds, and olives might see high to. But in comparison to the fats the Western diet has habitually ingested through fried foods and red meats you can see their fats are much healthier and richly metabolized by the body for energy and alertness.

Animal protein sources are predominantly fish and chicken, some eggs and very little red meat.

The meal has several courses. Accompanied with a glass of wine it begins with a salad of fresh garden lettuce, tomatoes and whatever is in season. Warm – fleshy baked bread made from naturally ground ingredients, and dipped into a mix of olive oil and herbs of the season.

Next comes a soup of hearty garden vegetables, it may or may not have chicken or fish. The dinner plate will consist of more vegetables, occasionally red meat, and more fresh baked bread. The meal ends with a wonderful dessert of fresh, sweet flavours.

Then sit back and digest for a bit with more wine or a rich deep Coffee.

Again what is different about their style of eating is it is relaxed and enjoyed. Not shovelled in over a phone conference or TV re-runs.

Getting up after a meal and moving is the Prasouda way. Dance, walk, or spend time in the garden. Maybe go for a bike ride too.

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What is the Prasouda Diet

The Prasouda Lifestyle is an old world way of eating, living and being.

Using the word ‘diet’ really is misleading and besides, just saying or thinking the word ‘diet’ can give you a really negative vibe.

The Prasouda Diet is more of an elegant style of eating that originates in the European cultures of Greece, Italy, and Spain.

Consisting of easily found, simple to prepare, whole foods. The menu isn’t at all complex but the combinations and recipes are tasty and abundant.

Because the Prasouda Diet has its roots centuries ago the foods are all natural and fresh. Just the change alone will detoxify your body from all the chemicals you have ingested over the years from packaged and manufactured foods.

The Prasouda way of life has caught the attention of modern day people because of the clinical studies done over the years on the people who live the Prasouda lifestyle. It became apparent that those people were living longer and healthier.

By adopting an alternative healthy lifestyle your life will improve in many ways. Some of the reported advantages are increase in energy, healthier hair and skin, weight loss, improved cognitive function. These and many any more benefits of the Prasouda diet are being studied.

A highly nutritious meal plan that consists of fibre-rich foods like whole grains and colourful fruits. A variety of fresh vegetables and recipes for nutrient dense dips that will make your mouth water.

Pasta dishes served with tangy sauces, a fresh hot roll for dipping, served with a glass of wine.

Wine?

You may remember a few years ago when some of these newer studies of areas of the world where people were living long and healthy lives. The Newswhittled down the information into one common element and that was these – heart healthy, long living, rarely an incidence of cancer – people drank wine.

It is part of the diet. Wine has many wonderful and healthy properties that when consumed with this old world lifestyle its beneficial features are unleashed.

So if you like food, and you are ready to feel good about what you are eating, and don’t want to get bogged down in foolish diet games I think you will like to look at the Prasouda Diet.

The way its ‘dished out’ is a little different than what we’ve been told with the old food pyramid. This one is a balance of 10% grains, 10% olive oil (I’ll get to that in a minute), 20% meats – mostly fish and chicken – but there is still room for red meat, and 60% is fruits and vegetables.

There are many healthy qualities to olive oil. 10% sounds like a lot but it isn’t. The oil is used in sauces, for cooking and dips.

Unlike many of the commercial diets on the market shelves, and because this really isn’t a ‘diet’ but an eating style, there are no supplements being sold or pills being pushed. So no additional money falling out of your wallet. On this Prasouda diet you will see a big change in your health and weight.

Keeping it simple is a general principal of this Prasouda diet. The food itself is simple to get and prepare. Easily enjoying fresh fruit, some cheese, bread and a glass of wine is about as stress free as you can get.

Generally the diet consists of fruits, vegetables, grains (breads and cereal), seeds, nuts, beans (and legumes), olive oil, dairy, fish (mostly), chicken, some red meat (beef, lamb), wine, and eggs.

You can already see at a glance that there is limited saturated fats and an abundance of good Omega 3′s and 6′s. The diet is almost effortless, no calorie counting required. Did you know that the type of fat in olive oil is believed to actually work against obesity?

There you have it, people who live by the Prasouda Diet have been shown to lose fat and maintain a leaner body for life. Have improved mental function, longer life expectancy, lower risk of high blood pressure and strokes, less likely to develop Alzheimer and type 2 diabetes.

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How to Lose Weight

How to Lose Weight

If you've ever tried to lose weight, you know it can be a difficult process. But, there are ways to make it easier. Understanding exactly what you need to do to lose weight is your first step and these resources will help you learn about the basic steps to lose weight, how to set realistic goals and simple tips for making healthy lifestyle changes.

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