Wholemeal bread made good.

If you're craving for quick and low-carb breakfast without much preparation before your morning rush hour, wholemeal bread would probably the healthiest choice as an "always-on-the-go" diet staple (high fibre grain). It's simply wholemeal bread notably made from high fiber grain, contains complex carbohydrates that keeps your body charged up through the whole day.

Among the bread variations such as white bread, croissants, or even french sticks, wheatmeal bread is generally lower in calories and fat. Therefore, it doesn't add extra inch to your waistline. Many nutrition studies on high fibre food have shown that wholegrain or wholemeal food helps to protect against coronary heart diseases and ultimately beneficial for diabetic patients in regulating their blood sugar level.

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What's my healthy morning treat?
Blueberry spread onto a slice of wholemeal bread would be the perfect nutrient match. Served hot by toasting the bread and savour the fresh smell to kick start your morning with a cup of hot chocolate. *For some may want to replace with high calories jam with "low-sugar blueberry spread" from selected supermarket, mostly organic shops.

Love your heart with tomato

Tomato is known for its lycopene contain which believed to reduce heart related diseases such as high blood pressure. Lycopene is an antioxidant which claimed to be effective in fighting against free radicals. These free radical can potentially cause premature aging, cancer and heart disease.
Recent studies by conducted by researchers in China said that lycopene may be as effective as statins (medications but with undesirable side-effects) in reducing the formation plaque in the arteries that cause atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis (loss of elasticity of arterial blood vessels) is a disease affecting the arterial blood vessels due to inefficient macrophages (white blood cells) in removing fat and cholesterol by functional HDL (High Density Lipoprotein).

Feels like virgin with Olive Oil?

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is considerably rich in polyphenols and hydroxytyrosol, in layman's term means it has high level of antioxidant. Both these superior elements act effectively in slowing down aging process by modulating your cell plasma membrane activity.


Starting your week with a healthy diet (for guilt-free food 'cravers'):
The next time when you're preparing your own salad, reduce your high calories dressing like mayonnaise by incorporating it with more of EVOO and some fresh lemon juice. Olive oil is nutritionally a good source of antioxidants that protect your body and skin against free radicals from the inside out. Scientific evidence suggests that eating about 2 tablespoons (23 grams) of olive oil daily may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease due to the monounsaturated fat or better known as oleic acid content.

How EVOO help to improved my body appearance?
Because Olive Oil is rich in Vitamin A & E, therefore it is the best natural moisturizer which is available for the fraction of the price. Here are some basic steps:

1. Apply a small amount of olive oil and massage gently (alternate evening before you sleep) anywhere of your dried skin areas like elbows or cracked feet. It helps tremendously in softening those hardened areas.
   
2. Add 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (freshly squeezed) into a small jar or bottle and shake to mix (store in cool & dark place with tightly sealed). Allow your hands to soak in thin with loose cotton so that the mixture can penetrate deeply into your nails and cuticles. A traditional remedy use to strengthening your nails to prevent it from breaking or flaking.
3. Pamper your face with your self-made facial mask with some honey, 1 tablespoon of EVOO and egg yolk. Beat those ingredients until well blended. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water to clean.
   

Remember, choose only organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil because is the least processed and retains the highest nutrient value.