Health Benefits of Watermelon

Watermelon is a good source of vitamins A and C and provides potassium and fiber. Sheldon Kalnitsky eats watermelon everyday because it contains high levels of Lycopene-an antioxidant that may help the body fight cancer and prevent disease. Lycopene is found only in red watermelon varieties.

Sheldon Kalnitsky says watermelon has many benefits. It is fat-free, yet delivers 100 percent on the critical energy component found in functional foods. Banana is rich in fiber content and also contains natural sugars like sucrose, fructose and glucose. Research has proven that just tow bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.

Why Breakfast is important?

There is a famous quote ‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day’. So Sheldon Kalnitsky never skips breakfast. It can prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death. The frequency of heart attack is at the peak between 6.00 am and noon. You may be wondering what could be the reason for just a significant jump in sudden death in the early morning hours. The answer is Platelet, tiny elements in the blood that keep us from bleeding to death if we get a cut, can clump together inside our arteries due to cholesterol or plaque buildup in the artery lining. Eating a light breakfast prevents the morning platelet activation that is associated with heart attacks and strokes.

Sheldon Kalnitsky started eating breakfast in the morning because eating a light, very low-fat breakfast was critical in modifying the morning platelet activation. Subjects in the study consumed either low-fat or fat-free yogurt, orange juice, fruit, and a source of protein coming from yogurt or fat-free milk.

Advantages of Wind energy

Sheldon Kalnitsky is working in wind energy power plant. Wind energy is converted into these forms using wind turbines. Wind energy can be converted into electrical energy by the use of electrical generator. Wind energy is renewable, cheap and also reduces toxic gas emissions. The cost of producing wind energy has come down by at least eighty percent since the eighties.

Sheldon Kalnitsky says wind energy can diminish greenhouse effect. It generates no pollution. One more advantage is it is readily available around the globe, and therefore there would be no need of dependence for energy for any country.

Smart Eating tips

Sheldon Kalnitsky has busy work schedules and a dozen other commitments to look into. So Sheldon Kalnitsky does not pay attention to his diet and health. How you eat your food is as important as what you eat. If Sheldon Kalnitsky keeps certain things on mind he can enjoy his meal. If Sheldon Kalnitsky chews his food properly, he will end up eating less. If anyone wants to loose weight, eat small meals at regular intervals to keep your energy levels high.

Sheldon Kalnitsky should avoid Meat and non-Veg foods. Meats and Non-veg foods are high in saturated fat and should be avoided by all people who have high cholesterol. A person can prevent constipation by adding fiber in his diet. Whole grain foods like oatmeal, bran, wheat germ, brown rice, fruits, prunes etc are all good sources of fiber. Home remedies for constipation including the following: Have guavas with the seeds.

Benefits of eating oatmeal

Sheldon Kalnitsky eats oatmeal every morning. Sheldon Kalnitsky says Oats are good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber may reduce LDL cholesterol without lowering HDL cholesterol. LDL is bad; HDL is good. Soluble fiber slows down the digestion of starch. Doctors have found out that if a person eats oatmeal there are less chances of him developing heart disease. Sheldon Kalnitsky has found out through his studies that oats are a good source of many nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium. Oats are a good source of protein.

In the beginning Sheldon Kalnitsky was not able to consume oatmeal every morning because it has a bland taste. But he followed certain steps which made the taste better.

• Make oatmeal with milk instead of water.
• Add Stevia powder to the oatmeal
• Add some of your favorite fruits like strawberries to the oatmeal.