Healthy Living

The Perks of being a Pescatarian

An increasing number of people are opting to become Pescatarian and becoming slim as a result. Pescatarians follow a regimen similar to that of vegetarians, albeit with the addition of fish and shellfish. It is essentially a largely fuss-free method of losing weight while building muscle and can even have a positive impact on your sex life. Celebrities who are in the know and conscious of their health, such as Common, Ben Stiller, David Duchovny and Olivia Wilde, have all become Pescatarian.

 

In order to make the most of your nutrient intake and to cut down on the intake of toxins that are contained in some fish, you should vary your seafood diet by eating the likes of squid and shrimp, which are high in cholesterol, only once a week; pile on smaller, cold-water fish; and avoid Atlantic or farmed salmon, which are very PCB heavy, altogether.

 

Preserved fish, including smoked trout, can also be a good main course with a salad, as well as a tasty and healthier alternative to sausage when it comes to hash.

 

Make your family healthier
With the obesity epidemic the way it is, there often seems to be a massive overload of fitness and health information, coupled with thousands of new diet fads that seem to be in circulation at any one time. The good news, however, is that you really need only a few simple tips in order to keep your family fit and healthy. The bottom line when it comes to food is to try your best to always eat your own unprocessed food and, if possible, to boil or steam said food. In both the short and the long term, your body will be very thankful indeed.

 

Another vital tip is to keep hydrated at all times. The correct consumption of water helps with absorption, circulation, the creation of saliva, digestion, the maintenance of body temperature and the transportation of nutrients, among other things. Other positive advantages of water are that it keeps the skin looking healthy, energizes muscles and flushes toxins out of the body.

 

Advice for frequent flyers
Many people who fly on planes have a tendency to regard them as being an incubator for disease. But this view is a fallacy, according to experts, as only a small portion of the air inside a plane is recycled, with most being fresh air that is sourced from outside the plane. Any air that is recycled also gets passed through filters that remove bacteria, dust and viruses.

Any other form of disease prevention for flyers is little different from the normal precautions that we take at home, such as frequently washing our hands. Having the right medication with you can also mean that any illnesses that do happen while traveling can be dealt with in a matter of just minutes rather than days. Before you travel, go to a drugstore and pick up a few things that you think you should take with you, such as antibiotics and Imodium.

 

Perhaps the greatest thing that you can take with you to prevent illness, however, is just simple common sense.