Friday, October 31, 2008

2008-10-31 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-31, Fri

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031

Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 hours 30 minutes

Bowel Movement on 080930: 1 x Big (Morning. Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly. Sunk.)

Thursday, October 30, 2008

2008-10-30 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-30, Thu.

At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.177.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours 30 minutes

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

2008-10-29 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-29, Wed.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.177.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours 30 minutes

Bowel Movement today: 2 x big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not Smelly. Sunk.)

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

My Weight (Loss) Management from 2007-05-28 to 2008-10-28 (weight loss by Calories Restriction With Optimal Nutrition - CRON)

2007-05-28 morning, my weight = 65.0 kg, BMI = 23.588
2007-06-28 morning, my weight = 61.0 kg, BMI = 22.136
2007-07-28 morning, my weight = 59.0 kg, BMI = 21.410
2007-08-28 morning, my weight = 58.7 kg, BMI = 21.302
2007-09-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866
2007-10-28 morning, my weight = 57.5 kg, BMI = 20.866
2007-11-28 morning, my weight = 56.2 kg, BMI = 20.394
2007-12-28 morning, my weight = 55.5 kg, BMI = 20.140
2008-01-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-02-28 morning, my weight = 54.8 kg, BMI = 19.886
2008-03-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-04-28 morning, my weight = 54.4 kg, BMI = 19.741
2008-05-28 morning, my weight = 54.1 kg, BMI = 19.632
2008-06-28 morning, my weight = 54.6 kg, BMI = 19.814
2008-07-28 morning, my weight = 54.5 kg, BMI = 19.777
2008-08-28 morning, my weight = 54.3 kg, BMI = 19.705
2008-09-28 morning, my weight = 54.9 kg, BMI = 19.923
2008-10-28 morning, my weight = 55.3 kg, BMI = 20.068

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

For me, the range of healthy weight is 50.9786 kg (BMI = 18.5) to 63.10324 kg (BMI = 22.9).

People with BMI values of 23 kg/m2 (or 25 kg/m2 according to some sources) and above have been found to be at risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.

To be healthy, I must have healthy weight.
Be as lean as possible without becoming underweight.

2008-10-28 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-28, Tue

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.3 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.068.

Based on my weight of 55.3 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1582.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

4 + 1+ 1 = 6 hours

Bowel Movement on 080927: 2 x big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not Smelly. Sunk.)

Monday, October 27, 2008

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (with more than 150 great-tasting plant-based recipes)


Book: Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease (Hardcover)
Author: Caldwell B. Esselstyn
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Product Details
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Avery (February 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1583332723
ISBN-13: 978-1583332726
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches

Product Description

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease challenges conventional cardiology by posing a compelling, revolutionary idea-that we can, in fact, abolish the heart disease epidemic in this country by changing our diets.

Drawing on the groundbreaking results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a former surgeon, researcher, and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic, convincingly argues that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent and stop the progression of heart disease, but also reverse its effects.

Furthermore, it can eliminate the need for expensive and invasive surgical interventions, such as bypass and stents, no matter how far the disease has progressed.

Dr. Esselstyn began his research with a group of patients who joined his study after traditional medical procedures to treat their advanced heart disease had failed. Within months of following a plant-based, oil-free diet, their angina symptoms eased, their cholesterol levels dropped significantly, and they experienced a marked improvement in blood flow to the heart.

Twenty years later, the majority of Dr. Esselstyn's patients continue to follow his program and remain heart-attack proof.

Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease explains the science behind these dramatic results, and offers readers the same simple, nutrition-based plan that has changed the lives of his patients forever.

In addition, Dr. Esselstyn provides more than 150 delicious recipes that he and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have enjoyed for years and used with their patients.

Clearly written and backed by irrefutable scientific evidence, startling photos of angiograms, and inspiring personal stories, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease will empower readers to take charge of their heart health. It is a powerful call for a paradigm shift in heart-disease therapy.

About the Author

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, JR., M.D., was a researcher and clinician at the Cleveland Clinic for more than thirty-five years. In 1991, he served as the president of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Heart Disease.

In 2005, he became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet for more than twenty years. They work together to counsel patients in Cleveland and at the farm in upstate New York where Dr. Esselstyn grew up.

Information Source: http://www.amazon.com/

My Daily Dietary Supplements: (With effect from 081026)

(a) 1 x Centrum multivitamin tablet
(b) 1 x 1000 mg vitamin C tablet (Kordel)
(c) 1 x 50 mg zinc tablet (GNC)
(d) 1 x Century Life maxi-hair tablet
(e) 2 x “Vitacal 600+D” calcium (600g) +Vitamin D (200 IU).
(f) 1 x Synergy brand garlic tablet (Ca 58 mg, Phosphorus 46 mg, garlic bulb 400 mg
(g) 1 x Flaxseed oil capsule 1000mg Foodsource brand for Omega 3, 6 and 9

2008-10-27 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-27, Mon

At 0700 hour, my weight = 56.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.503.

Based on my weight of 56.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1602.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours

Bowel Movement on 081027:1 x Medium to Big (Well formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. )

Sunday, October 26, 2008

One Foodsource brand flax seed oil 1000 mg capsule daily fom 26 Oct 2008

From today I would add one 1000 mg flaxseed oil capsule daily to my health supplements intake.

Flax seed oil is a good source of:

Rich in alpha linolenic acid
Lignans
Fiber
Omega-3 fatty acids
Potassium

Some of the benefits of flax seed oil include:

Anti-inflammatory
Natural laxative
Helps glucose control in diabetics
Softens dry skin
Reducing psoriasis
Lowering Cholesterol
Lowers Risk of breast cancer
Protects against cardiovascular disease
Reduce blood pressure
Kidney disease prevention
Decrease menopause symptoms

Source of information: http://www.flaxseedoil.info/health-benefits.php

2008-10-26 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-26, Sun

At 0750 hour, my weight = 55.9 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.285

Based on my weight of 55.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours

Bowel Movement on 081026: 1 x Big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)

2008-10-25 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-25, Sat

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.0 kg (Camry) and BMI = 19.959.

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.0 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1577.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes.

Bowel Movement on 081025: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)

2008-10-24 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-24, Fri

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.5 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.140

Based on my weight of 55.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1586.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 5 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081024: 1 x Big (Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Thursday, October 23, 2008

2008-10-23 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-23, Thu.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.7 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.850

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1572.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081023: 1 x Medium (Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

2008-10-22 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-22, Wed

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours

Bowel Movement on 081022: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

2008-10-21 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-21, Tue

At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 5 + 1 = 6 hours

Bowel Movement on 081021: 1 x Big and 1 x small (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)

Monday, October 20, 2008

2008-10-20 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-20, Mon.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 55.9 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.285

Based on my weight of 55.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 4 hours + 1 hour + 1 hour = 5 hours

Bowel Movement on 081020: 1 x Big (Well-formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Not Smelly)

Sunday, October 19, 2008

2008-10-19 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-19, Sun.

At 0730 hour, my weight = 54.5 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.777.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1568.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 5 hours 30 minutes

Saturday, October 18, 2008

2008-10-18 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-18, sat

At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.5 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.777.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.5 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1568.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours 30 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081018: 1 x small to medium, 1 x big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk. Not smelly)

2008-10-17 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-17, Fri.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081017: 1 x Big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk. Not smelly)

Thursday, October 16, 2008

What is Body Water Percentage?

Total Body Water Percentage (TBW%) is the total amount of fluid in the body expressed as a percentage of total weight.

You continually lose water during the day from sweating, breathing and urinating and water levels are impacted by climate, activity levels, illness, medications and nutrition. Water is important to body functioning and is found in every cell, tissue and organ.

Maintaining a healthy body water % improves overall health and helps ensure the body operates efficiently and avoids health conditions associated with dehydration such as achy joints and muscles, fatigue, dizziness and dry skin.

Skeletal muscle contains more water than fat per pound of tissue, therefore athletes have higher body water percentage.

Source of information: http://www.grandsprings.com/hydration%20facts.htm

Why Body Fat Percentage Matters [Ref: H08J16]

Percentage of body fat is important for 2 reasons.

First, the higher the percentage of fat above average levels, the higher the health risk for weight-related illness, like heart disease, high blood pressure, gallstones, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and certain cancers.

Second, the higher the body fat percentage the fewer calories you need to maintain your weight (or gain weight).

Source of information: http://www.vegetarian-diet.info/body-fat-percentage.htm

Body Fat Percentage - Definition [Ref: H08J160]

Body fat percentage is the amount of fat tissue in your body as a percentage of total body weight. So if you weigh 180 pounds and have 36 pounds of fat, your body fat percent is 20 percent.

Source of information: http://www.vegetarian-diet.info/body-fat-percentage.htm

My lean and healthy body fat % and hydration % as at 16 October 2008

On 2008-10-16 at 3.00 pm I opened the box of Camry Body Fat & Hydration Monitor Scale - Model EF551BW. The following were the measurements:

(a) Weight = 55.3 kg

(Note: Although once measured as 55.6 kg but later settled at 55.3 kg. I measured my weigh the old and simple Camry scale. Result = 55.3 kg))

(b) Fat % = 15.5%
(c) Hydration = 58.0%

Based on the Instructional Manual of the Camry Model EF551BW, I am in the “lean” category (above 30 years) of fat % = 15.1 % to 19.5 % and hydration % = 58.3% to 55.3%

I need to learn more on the subject of body fat % and hydration %!

Healthy Body Water Percentage Chart by Lisa Shea (BellaOnline's Low Carb Editor)

This "Healthy Body Water Percentage Chart" is written by Lisa Shea BellaOnline's Low Carb Editor

Water is critical to life! This healthy body water percentage chart will help you determine if you have enough water in your system.

Many scales will tell you this value in seconds.Because your fat in your body has a lot of water in it, you have to first know how much fat you have in your body before you can then figure out what your healthy water content is. That is, if you say have 33% fat in your body, then you only need another 37% of water alone, because you have water in the fat. The scales don't count "fat water" as water, otherwise your numbers would get very confusing :)

Luckily, every scale that I've seen that measures water also measures fat, at the same time!

Female Body Water Chart

Body Fat %/Body Water %
4-20%/ 58-70%
21-29%/ 52-58%
30-32%/ 49-52%
33%+/ 37-49%

Male Body Water Chart

Body Fat % /Body Water %
4-14% / 63-70%
15-21%/ 57-63%
22-24%/ 55-57%
25%+/ 37-55%

So the key here is that as you lose fat, you need to have more water in your system to compensate. Your body will tend to do this naturally for you.

That is part of why it's key, as part of any healthy diet, to drink a lot of water.

You should never "lose weight" by losing water. That can cause dehydration issues, which can be quite serious!

Source of information: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art13909.asp

Camry Body Fat and Hydration (Water) Monitor Scale. Model EF551BW.

On 15 October 2008 (Wednesday), I bought a Camry Body Fat Scale (full name is Body Fat & Hydration Monitor Scale as printed on the packaging box) Model EF551BW from Guardian Pharmacy near my home.

Smoothie: Celery + Carrot + Lemon (My First Trial)

At about 1030 am on 2008-10-16(Thu), I made the following smoothie (First Trial for this recipe) with the following:

(a) Rinsed USA Celery cut into pieces = 100g
(b) Cut Peeled carrot = 100g
(c ) Lemon peeled = 40g
(d) Cold water = 100ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between
Basic information of the product

Quantity =About 300 ml

No. of Serves = 1 ( 300 ml)

Taster: Myself

Verdict: OK. The lemon helps give a better taste.

2008-10-16 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-16, Thu

At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.7 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.850

The increase of weight from 54.2 kg to 54.7 kg is due the instant noodle cooked by Latte last night.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.7 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1572.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 5 hours 0 minutes

2008-10-15 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-15, Wed

At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081015: 1 x Big Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Smoothie: Beetroot+ Orange + Ice cubes Recipe (My First Trial)

At about 1630 pm on 2008-10-14 (Tue), I made the following smoothie (First Trial for this recipe) with the following:

(a) 1 orange without skin and seeds = 120g
(b) Cut Peeled beetroot = 120g
(c) Cut Peeled carrot = 60g
(d) Ice cubes = 100g

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between.

Basic information of the product

Quantity =About 400 ml

No. of Serves = 2 ( 200 ml each )

Taster: Myself

Verdict: Better than the apple + beetroot smoothie made on 12 October 2008 probably the taste of the orange has overwhelmed the taste of the beetroot.

2008-10-14 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-14, Tue

At 0530 hour, my weight = 54.9 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.923

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.9 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1567.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 5 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 080928: 1 x Big Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk.)

2008-10-13 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-13, Mon.

At 0530 hour, my weight = 56.1 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.358.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 56.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1587.5 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

5 hours

Bowel Movement on 080908: 1 x big (Brown Banana-shaped stools.)

Sunday, October 12, 2008

2008-10-12 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-12, Sunday.

At 0930 hour, my weight = 55.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 20.249.

Based on my weight of 55.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1591.25 Kcal (Sedentary). (1909.5 kcal for moderate activity level.)

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

7 hours

Bowel Movement on 081012:1 Big (Well formed Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. )

2008-10-11 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-11, Sat

At 0730 hour, my weight = 55.2 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.031

Based on my weight of 55.2 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1581.25 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours

Bowel Movement on 080930: 1 x Big, Medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)

2008-10-10 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-10, Fri

At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours

Bowel Movement on 081010: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Smoothie: Cucumber + Apple+ Cold water recipe (My First Trial)

At about 1700 pm on 2008-10-09 (Thu), I made my smoothie (My First Trial) with the following:


(a) 1 Apple without skin and seeds = 150g
(b) Cut Peeled cucumber = 130g
(c) Cold water = 100 ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Basic information of the product

Energy = about 91.5 kcal
Dietary Fiber = about 2.60g
Quantity =About 400 ml

No. of Serves = 2 ( 200 ml each )

Taster: Myself and GG

Verdict: Not tasty. But both apple and cucumber are alkalizing!

2008-10-09 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-09, Sun, Thu.

At 0700 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours

Bowel Movement on 081009: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Smoothie: Celery + Apple+ Cold water recipe (My First Trial)

At about 10.50 am on 2008-10-08(Wed), I made my smoothie (My First Trial) with the following:

(a) 1 Apple without skin and seeds = 150g
(b) Cut raw USA Dole brand celery = 80g
(c) Cold water = 100 ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Basic information of the product

Energy = about 86.5 kcal
Dietary Fiber = about 3.40g
Quantity =About 350 ml

No. of Serves = 2 ( 200 ml and 150 ml )

Tasters: Myself and GG

Verdict: Good. Slightly sweet. Better than Smoothie: Celery +orange + Ice cubes but and Smoothie: Celery + Grapes + Cold water

2008-10-08 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-08, Wed

At 0700hour, my weight = 54.6 kg (Camry) and BMI = 19.814

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.6 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1570 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total = 6 hours 30 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081008: 1 x big and 1 small (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk. Not smelly)

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Why eat fruits 30 minutes before meals?

Dr. Hiromi Shinya, a pre-eminent gastroenterologist of USA, recommends eating fruits 30 minutes before meals as often as possible.

Fresh fruits abundant in enzymes digest well and by eating it before meals, it helps the functions of the gastrointestinal system and raises blood sugar level, thus preventing you from overeating.

Source of information: Page 103 of the book “The Enzyme Factor” written by Dr. Hiromi Shinya (ISBN-10: 1571782095 and ISBN-13: 978-1571782090)

2008-10-07 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-7, Tuesday

At 0710 hour, my weight = 55.4 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.104.

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081007: 1 x big and 1 medium (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk. Not smelly)

Websites for me to visit [Ref: H08J07-1032]

2008-10-07 (Tuesday)

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Monday, October 6, 2008

Ways to stave off dementia

1 Regular physical activities
2 A heathy diet rich in fruits, vegetables
3 A healthy body weight
4 Not smoking
5 Keep mentally and socially active. Engage in daily activities that require some elements of thinking, reasoning and planning. Examples: learning new skills, playing games, mahjong, chess, reading, community work, etc.

2008-10-06 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-6, Mon

At 0710 hour, my weight = 55.4 kg (Camry) and BMI = 20.104.

This BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.4 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1583.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours 0 minutes

Sunday, October 5, 2008

2008-10-05 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-05, Sun, Tue.

At 0740 hour, my weight = 55.1 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.995.

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 55.1 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1578.75 Kcal (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

6 hours

Bowel Movement on 0801005: 1 x big (Banana-shaped stools. Brown. Sunk. Not smelly)

Smoothie: Celery + Grapes + Cold water recipe

At about 10.00 pm on 2008-10-05(Sunday), I made my smoothie with the following:

(a) Grapes without seeds = 100g
(b) Cut raw USA Dole brand celery = 100g
(c) Cold water = 100 ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Basic information of the product

Energy = about 87 kcal
Dietary Fiber = about 2.9g
Quantity =About 230 ml

No. of Serves = 1 ( 1 Serve = 230 ml)

Verdict: Good. Slightly sweet. Better and smoother than Smoothie: Celery +orange + Ice cubes but not as good as Smoothie: Celery + Grapes + Cold water

Saturday, October 4, 2008

2008-10-04 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-04, sat.

At 0730 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081004: 1 x Big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk. Not smelly)

Friday, October 3, 2008

2008-10-03 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-03, Fri.

At 0700 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 7 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081003: 2 x medium toBig (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Sunk. Not smelly)

Smoothie: Celery +Banana + Cold water recipe

At about 10.30 am on 2008-10-03 (Fri), I made my third smoothie with the following:

(a) 1 peed Dole brand Banana = 100g
(b) 1 stalk of Cut raw USA Dole brand celery = 1100g
(c) Cold water = 100 ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Basic information of the product

Energy = about 109 kcal
Dietary Fiber = about 4.6g
Quantity =About 240 ml

No. of Serves = 1 ( 1 Serve = 240 ml)

Verdict: Good. Slightly sweet. Better and smoother than Smoothie: Celery +orange + Ice cubes

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Book Title: T.H.E. A2z DIET -- Dieting Made as Simple as Possible

Book Title:

T.H.E. A2z DIET
Dieting Made as Simple as Possible

Author: YEO Adrian (M.A., Ph.D. (Cambridge); Honorary Fellow, Christ's College, Cambridge University)

Paperback: 130 pages

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing (Oct 2008)

Language English

ISBN-10: 9812834486

ISBN-13: 978-9812834485

Book Description:

This invaluable book explains, in simple language, why we overeat, and why we find food that is salty, fatty and sweet so tempting and addictive. It then zooms into the simplest and most basic principles of effective dieting, which the author himself has used over the past 25 years with success. The book distills only what is absolutely necessary.

Cutting through the mountain of information on dieting, nutrition and healthy living, this book makes the message and advice so simple and clear that even a child can understand and appreciate it, as well as put it into practice everyday. An FAQ section addresses the key questions that so often confuse dieters.

Incorporating a simple graphing record of daily progress, The A2z Diet will motivate those who desire a slimmer, healthier and fitter body to achieve the results that they seek.

Sources of information

Smoothie: Celery +orange + Ice cubes recipe

At about 4.30 pm on 2008-10-02 (Thu), I made my third smoothie with the following:

(a) 1 Sunkist Orange without skin and seeds = 120g.
(b) 2 stalks of Cut raw USA Dole brand celery = 250g
(c) Ice cubes 100g

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Basic information of the product:

Energy = about 87 kcal

Dietary Fiber = about 6.4g

Quantity =About 460 ml

No. of Serves = 2 ( 1 Serve = 230 ml)

Verdict: Not tasty but not so bad. It is OK for me because the smoothie is good for my health.

2008-10-02 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-02, Thu.

At 0630 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 6 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081002: 2 x small and 1 x Big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

5 Reasons Why You Must Include Smoothies In Your Diet

by vegan-mama-kirsten

1. They're positively delicious, and oh so fun to eat or drink!

2. Smoothies are a quick and easy way to include the all-important (and usually lacking in our diets) fruits and veggies!

3. Smoothies contain some amazing disease-preventing nutrients that will help you live a long and vibrant life!

4. Smoothies are a fantastically delicious way to get those loved ones in your life to eat more fruits and veggies!

5. Smoothies are easy to digest because:

(a) The blender has already "chewed" up the food, so your body doesn't have to work as hard to get to the good stuff inside the fruits and veggies.

(b) Smoothies are enzyme-rich; enzymes are essential to digest food. (Cooked food doesn't contain any enzymes, making the food much more difficult for us to digest!)
Source: http://www.squidoo.com/super-smoothies

Smoothie: Banana +Orange + Grapes + Papaya recipe

At about 9.30 am on 2008-10-01 (Wed), I made my third smoothie with the following:

(a) 1 peeled and chopped and frozen Banana = 90g
(b) 2 Oranges without skin and seeds = 250g.
(c ) Cut papaya peeled without seeds = 100g
(d) California black grapes without seeds = 100g
(e) Cold water = 300 ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between


Basic information of the product
Quantity =About 750 ml
Energy = 298 kcal
Dietary fibre = 10.8 g

No. of Serves = 3 ( 1 Serve = 250 ml)

Basic information per serve
Quantity =250 ml
Energy = 93.3 kcal
Dietary fibre = 3.6 g

Tasters: BB, Myself, Latte

Verdict: Very Good. Sweet and smooth

Banana Milk Shake: Low Fat Milk + Banana Smoothie Recipe

At about 9.00 am on 2008-10-01 (Wed), I made my third smoothie with the following:

(a) 1 peeled and chopped and frozen Banana = 90g
(b) Magnolia lo-fat hi-cal milk 200 ml

Method: Use Smoothie Function of Philips Blender HR 2094 3 times for about 20 seconds each time with a 5-second break in between

Basic information of the product

Quantity =About 300 ml
Energy = 182.1 kcal
Dietary fibre = 2.34 g
No. of Serves = 1 ( 1 Serve = 300 ml)

Tasters: BB

Verdict: Very Good. Sweet and smooth

2008-10-01 My Living Diary

Today is 2008-10-01, Wed.

At 0730 hour, my weight = 54.8 kg (Camry) BMI = 19.886

My current BMI is within the healthy range of 18.5 to 22.9.

Based on my weight of 54.8 kg and STI calorie need calculator, my calorie required today is 1573.75 (Sedentary).

My Sleep Monitor for today (starting on 071101):

Total sleep = 5 hours 0 minutes

Bowel Movement on 081001: 1 x Medium to Big (Brown Banana-shaped stools. Not smelly)