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EMEL PILIHAN : Seven Benefits of Coconut Water

Coconut water is the purest liquid second only to water itself. It has many health benefits and uses that you probably did not know about.  Many persons have gone to the Caribb ean , the Pacific Islands , Florida , H aw aii , South America or Southern Asia and have tasted some very refreshing coconut water. The palm trees you have become accustomed to while on vacation are very potent sources of coconut water that has many health benefits and uses that you probably did not know about. Coconut water is the purest liquid second only to water itself. It is chock full of electrolytes, calcium, potassium, magnesium; everything that is good for you. Coconut water is the liquid that is taken from unripe coconuts. If coconuts get ripe the liquid that is inside will harden and become a part of the white flesh of the coconut, which is used to make coconut milk. So, picking the coconut while it is unripe will ensure that the body gets all the benefits of coconut water.  Coconut Water Hydrates the Body Coconut water is an isotonic solution which replaces the fluids and minerals that the body loses during physical activities. For this reason, many athletes and persons who work out regularly are encouraged to drink coconut water to replace all the minerals and fluid that they lose while working out. Even the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) attest to the benefits of drinking coconut water when it fought for a patent in 2000 to market coconut water as the next big sports drinks.  Coconut Water Relieves Urinary Problems If you consume coconut water on a regular basis it can reduce urinary problems. People who suffer from strangury, polyutra and other urinary ailments drink coconut water to relieve their symptoms.  Coconut Water Kills Intestinal Worms Drinking coconut water with one teaspoon of olive oil for three days will kill intestinal worms and clear the stomach of worms, which makes for better digestion.  Coconut Water Breaks up Kidney Stones  People who have kidney problems and are plagued by kidney stones should drink coconut water in addition to taking their medication. Drinking coconut water regularly helps to break up kidney stones making them easier to push out.  Coconut Water is Used in Blood Transfusion Coconut water is almost identical to blood plasma and this makes it easy to use for blood transfusion. In cases of emergency coconut water has been used as an intravenous hydration fluid instead of the standard IV fluid. During World War II many wounded soldiers were saved in the Pacific because of emergency transfusion using coconut water as plasma.  Coconut Water is an Antibacterial Coconut water contains monolaurin, an antiviral, antibacterial and antiprozoal monoglyceride that is used to kill lipid-coated viruses such as HIV, Herpes, cytomegalovirus, flu and various pathogenic bacteria.  Coconut Water Controls Vomiting Coconut water is great at reducing vomiting. People who have typhoid, malaria, fevers or other ailments that are known to induce vomiting drink coconut water to settle the stomach. As such, coconut water is also a good thing to drink during a hangover. Green or unripe coconuts can be found in Asian and West Indian markets. All coconuts that they sell are closed up to keep coconut water from losing its nutrients. So, if you plan on buying a coconut, you can ask someone to chop the coconut open or you can open it yourself at home and drink it. Sumber lain : http://healthmad.com/nutrition/seven-benefits-of-coconut-water/#ixzz0noersSs4

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[sim] PETUA : Untuk langsing dan sihat tanpa perut buncit

1.    Jika anda mengalami berat badan yang berlebihan, air limau nipis yang anda minum boleh menurunkan berat badan anda.

Caranya: Sediakan dua biji limau nipis atau limau kasturi setiap hari, setelah itu perah airnya ke dalam gelas yang berisi dengan air sejuk, masukkan ke dalam pet i sejuk. Setelah itu bolehlah dijadikan air minuman setiap kali selepas anda makan tengahari dan makan malam. Cara ini boleh diikuti dengan senaman ringan. Amalkanlah meminumnya selama sebulan, berat badan anda akan beransur turun.

2.  Ambil 3 sudu besar serbuk teh cina dan rendam dalam air. Tapis dan campurkan dengan air perahan limau nipis. Amalkan selalu meminumnya 2 kali sehari iaitu sebelum sarapan dan sebelum tidur.

3. Jika anda mengalami masalah berat badan, air asam jawa baik dijadikan minuman harian. Air asam jawa akan mengurangkan kadar lemak dalam badan anda.

Caranya: Ambil sebuku asam jawa, ramas ke dalam air sebanyak segelas. Masukkan ke dalam peti sejuk, anda jadikan minuman, selepas anda makan tengahari atau makan malam. Amalkan setiap hari, anda akan dapati tubuh anda akan bertambah segar dan langsing.

4.    Nak Turunkan Berat Badan

Selepas makan amalkan meminum Teh Hijau atau Teh Cina tambah dengan serbuk Kayu Manis dan Madu.

5.   Badan Langsing Selepas Bersalin

Untuk mengelakkan badan menjadi gemuk selepas bersalin, cuba petua berikut :

                                i.            Ambil 5 halia bara ( Halia Cina ), 10 biji lada hitam, 30 ekor ikan bilis.

                              ii.            Tumbuk kesemua sehingga lumat.

                            iii.            Perahkan air Limau Nipis.

Dan makanlah bersama nasi panas waktu pagi dan malam, setiap hari sewaktu dalam pantang.

6.   Mengurangkan buncit

Bagi lelaki yang mengalami masalah perut buncit, anda boleh mencuba petua ini.iaitu ambil sedikit kapur makan dan sebiji limau purut yang telah di perah jusnya.kapur dan limau tadi dicampur dan digaul hingga sebati. Amalkan sapu disekeliling perut sebelum masuk tidur biarkan kering sehingga pagi.

7.     Mengempiskan Perut

Petua yang mudah dan kos yang murah. Anda perlu mengambil limau nipis yang telah dicampur dengan teh tanpa gula untuk tiap-tiap hari kemudian diminum. Amalkan meminum air ini dan insyaallah perut anda yang buncit akan menjadi kempis. Petua ini untuk orang yang tiada mengidap sebarang penyakit. Selamat mencuba

8.   Kempiskan Perut Anda

Nak kempiskan perut senang aje, ambil air limau nipis dan campur dengan kapur sirih. Lumurkan atau sapu dekat perut, amalkan setiap malam. Insyaallah perut anda akan lebih menarik.

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318) EMEL PILIHAN : FACTS about HONEY - Must Know and Spread to ALL

"The more good wishes and kind feelings we have for others, the more our own happiness increases" Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. It will do what some call turning to sugar. In reality honey is always honey.. However, when left in a cool dark place for a long time it will do what I rather call "crystallizing". When this happens I loosen the lid, boil some water, and sit the honey container in the hot water, off the heat and let it liquefy. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. To do so will kill the enzymes in the honey.Cinnamon and Honey ~ Bet the drug companies won't like this one getting around.~ Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a 'Ram Ban' (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada , in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists: HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat. In America and Canada , various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.   ARTHRITIS: Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured.. In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University , it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking without pain.   BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it. It destroys the germs in the bladder.   CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol. I'm going to start using a tub of Cinnamon Honey Butter a week.   COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses.   UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers from the root.   GAS: According to the studies done in India and Japan , it is revealed that if Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.   IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacteria and viral attacks.. Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.  INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.   INFLUENZA: A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ' Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from flu.   LONGEVITY: Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of old age Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life spans also increase and even a 100 year old, starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.   PIMPLES: Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.   SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.   WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person.. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet. CANCER: Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.   FATIGUE: Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases the vitality of the body within a week..  BAD BREATH: People of South America , first thing in the morning, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.  HEARING LOSS: Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing. Remember when we were kids? We had toast with real butter and cinnamon sprinkled on it!   You might want to share this information with a friend, kinfolks and loved ones. Everyone needs healthy help information ~ what they do with it is up to them ~ share with your email buddies!!!!!

Daging tiruan-waspada

EMEL PILIHAN: Daging lembu tiruan

Assalamualaikum..

Just do not buy beef from chunks anymore..Must go to the wet market and make sure the meat are cut from the cow carcass in front of us !!!

THIS IS A WORLD OF DESPERADOSSS.. !!

SO WE HAVE TO EXCERCISE AMPLE CAUTION AND 

DO NOT BE COUGHT IN ITS WEB !

THIS IS TERRIBLE..

Orang China ni bukan saje pandai buat telur tiruan malah depa ni dok pandai buat daging lembu tiruan jugak.  

Yang gelinye, menggunakan DAGING BABI! 

Di sana, harga daging lembu dua kali lebih mahal daripada daging babi. Jadi mereka pakat tipu semua orang dengan menjadikan daging babi seolah-olah daging lembu. Dalam masa 90 minit saja, daging babi yang digoreng menjadi sesedap daging lembu. 

Macam mana mereka buat? Mereka menggunakan “beef extract” yang dijual dalam bentuk botol dan berleluasa di sana. Mereka gaulkan daging babi dengan rempah tersebut, dan wallah! Daging babi yang dihidang rasanya seperti daging lembu. 

Orang ramai pun tak dapat bezakan daging lembu tiruan tersebut. Dalam jangka masa panjang ia boleh menyebabkan cancer. Adakah teknologi ini sudah tiba di negara Malaysia? Anda tentukan. 

PPIM : Belilah produk Muslim dan tempatan! Jangan mengharapkan orang  lain dalam menentukan kehalalan dan keselamatan makanan kita. Tak mati kalau x makan makanan mereka!

clorets- hentikanlah

ADUANPPIM: Produk Gula-Gula * Clorets *

Email dibawah ini dari seorang rakan....sekadar mahu berkongsi dan mengetahui kebenarannya. Untuk peringatan kita bersama sebagai muslim…. Produk Gula-Gula: Clorets   Pada 22.12.2010 yang lalu saya telah menerima email dari seorang sahabat baik. Pada awalnya saya kurang yakin dengan email berantai yang sering kita terima dan kita tidak pasti kebenarannya. Jika kita menghantar (forward) email yang tidak sahih akan timbul satu fitnah yang berpanjangan. Kekadang email yang kita terima sudah diubahsuai (edit) oleh pihak tidak bertanggung jawab.   Sebelum saya forward email dibawah saya cuba mencari bukti kebenarannya. Pada 26.12.2010 saya telah membeli gula-gula “Clorets Infinity” seperti yang diberitahu di kedai serbanika yang dimaksudkan. Bila dibuka penutup, saya terus beristiffar, ternyata dan apa yang saya dapati email dibawah ini adalah benar. Begitulah caranya orang kafir latnattulah menyebarkan ajaran sesat untuk menyembah syaitan secara senyap/halus.   Jika tidak diambil peduli ini bermakna, jika kita orang islam membeli produk Clorets, sudah pastilah sedikit sebanyak kita menyumbang dana ke agama sesat tersebut. Dan, secara tidak langsung atau tidak sengaja di dalam poket manusia terutamanya orang-orang islam akan terdapat salib di dalam poketnya walaupun dia sedang solat jika ianya tidak mengetahui. Ini salah satu sebab kenapa kita tidak khusyuk bila mengerjakan solat atau ibadah lain kerana kita sering menggunakan produk yang tidak tentu asal usulnya, tidak halal yang kita gunakan atau makan.   Pandainya tindakan orang-orang kristian menyebarkan agamanya kepada manusia dan kita orang islam semua tahu, mereka semua adalah golongan orang-orang yang sesat di sisi ALLAH SWT.   Mulai hari, sama ada di dalam poket, kereta atau di rumah kita yang mempunyai produk gula-gula Clorets buangkan kedalam tong sampah. Kita orang-orang islam berjanji untuk BOIKOT (tidak membeli/mengguna) produk clorets atau sekutunya.

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388) [sim] INFO : Senarai khasiat makanan

SENARAI MAKANAN & HIKMAHNYA DALAM ISLAM

Roti (khubz)

Roti yang paling bagus ialah diperbuat daripada gandum yang baik dimasak dalam pembakar roti yang bulat. Roti itu dibiarkan sejuk sebelum dimakan, jika tidak kita akan merasa haus bila memakannya. Roti yang sudah lama dan tidak elok akan menyebukan perut. Roti yang terdapat sekam gandum mudah dicernakan. Nabi s.a.w. pernah bersabda "Jangan potong roti dengan pisau, hormatilah roti itu dengan memotong dengan tanganmu kerana Allah menghormati roti itu".

Jintan Manis (anisun)

Jintan manis banyak khasiatnya ianya melegakan kesakitan dalam badan, melancarkan aliran keluar haid, membanyakkan susu dan membuang gas dalam usus. Ianya juga boleh digunakan dalam bentuk serbuk dan disapu disekeliling mata bagi menguatkan pandangan mata.

Epal (tuffah)

Epal yang masam lebih sejuk daripada yang manis. Ianya juga boleh menguatkan organ hati.

Asparagus (hiyawn)

Asparagus berkhasiat bagi membuka sekatan pada buah pinggang dan memudahkan kelahiran anak.

Pisang (mawz)

Pisang boleh menyejukkan badan dan ianya boleh dimakan dengan madu lebah.

Barli (sya'ir)

Barli berkhasiat sebagai penyejuk badan. Rasulullah s.a.w. pernah memberi sup barli kepada orang yg mengidap demam.

Selasih (manis rayhan)

Selasih berkhasiat untuk menguatkan organ hati, memudahkan tidur dengan cara menyapu kepala dengan basil yang dicampurkan air.

Mentega (zubdah)

Mentega khasiatnya memanas dan melembapkan. Baik untuk menghilangkan sembelit. Mentega yang dicampurkan dengan kurma dan madu sejenis makanan yang menghilangkan rasa mengidam pada perempuan hamil.

Bunga kubis (qunnabit)

Sayuran ini sukar dihadam dan bahaya untuk penglihatan.

Chamomile (babunaj)

Kegunaan chamomile ialah melancarkan aliran haid dan kencing. Ianya juga sangat berguna untuk memanaskan badan.

Lobak merah

Kegunaannya memanaskan badan. Ianya juga melancarkan aliran haid dan air kencing.

Biji kopi (qahwah)

Sebagai ubat penyakit buang air besar berdarah, menghilangkan dahaga dan dikatakan menimbulkan kebijaksanaan.

Biji hitam (habb al sauda)

Dilaporkan bahawa Nabi s.a.w. pernah bersabda "Jadilah seperti biji habb al sauda kerana biji ini ubat semua penyakit kecuali kanser dan mati". Adalah dilaporkan juga bahawa Allah Taala menunjukkan bahawa "ia" itu ialah hab al sauda menghapuskan angin dalam usus dan demam. Baik untuk merawat 'leukoderma' dan membuka saluran urat yang halus. Berguna untuk menghilangkan penyakit selesema.

Ayam (dajaj)

Memudahkan penghadaman. membetulkan imbangan badan, baik untuk otak dan badan, serta mencantikkan rupa paras. Walau bagaimanapun jika dimakan terlalu banyak boleh menyebabkan penyakit sendi dan yang terbaik ialah daging ayam betina yang tidak bertelur.

Kulit kayu manis (darchini)

Kulit kayu manis juga merupakan pemanas badan. Minyaknya sebagai penawar untuk menghapuskan rasa tidak hadam. Ia merupakan campuran (rempah ratus) yang digunakan dalam resepi masakan hampir tiga suku penduduk dunia. Limau kulit tebal, warna kuning pucat, kurang mengandungi asid (utrujj) Nabi Muhammad s.a.w. pernah bersabda, "Limau ini adalah seperti mukmin:bagus dirasa dan bagus dihidu". Limau ini menguatkan organ hati serta dapat menjauhkan kesedihan dan bintik-bintik pada kulit, menghapuskan kelaparan dan melambatkan pengaliran dalam hempedu.

Timun (qitta')

Yang masak menghilangkan panas dan menggalakkan pembuangan air kecil. Makan kurma dengan timun muda menambahkan berat badan.

Jintan putih (kammun)

Jintan putih khasiatnya untuk memanaskan badan. Jintan putih yang direndam di dalam air dan diminum adalah baik untuk mengubat perut yang memulas.

Tamar kering (tamr)

Nabi s.a.w. pernah bersabda, "Rumah yang tiada tamar atau kurma adalah rumah yg tiada bermakanan". Nabi s.a.w. sendiri pernah menanam kurma atau tamar. Kurma hendaklah dimakan dengan badam untuk menghapuskan parut yang tidak diingini.

Terung (badhijan)

Terung hitam menyebabkan keluarnya hempedu. Kecenderungan benda ini mengeluarkan hempedu dapat dibetulkan dengan memakannya bersama daging.

Telur (baydah)

Khasiat telur yang paling baik boleh kita dapati daripada telur ayam (setengah masak atau ?masak) bukan direbus keras. Putih telur melegakan apabila kita melecur atau kulit terbakar dan menghilangkan parut pada kulit.

"Endive" (hindiba)

Khasiat hindiba berubah mengikut musim. Hindiba' pada awal musim adalah yang paling baik dan yang dipenghujungnya sudah tidak berkhasiat lagi. Hadith menyatakan "makanlah hindiba dan janganlah bersendawa kerana sesungguhnya tidak ada satu hari pun titisan air syurga tidak jatuh ke atas hindiba".

Fenugreek (Hulbah)

Nabi s.a.w. pernah bersabda "jika umatku tahu apa yang ada pada hulbah, mereka pasti membeli dan membayarnya dengan emas". Antara khasiat hulbah membantu pengaliran haid dan berguna untuk menyembuhkan sakit perut(memulas).

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363) MAKANAN : 7 Foods U Should NEVER Eat!

There will always be those fattening foods that are easy to make, easy to get, and easy to crave.  You think 'OK, I know this is bad but it can't be that bad!' 

Think again. 

Here are the top seven foods you should never ever feed your family or yourself! 

1.Doughnuts 

It's hard to resist the smell of a Krispy Kreme doughnut, which is why I never step foot in the store.Doughnuts are fried chock-full of sugar and white flour and loads of trans fat.

According to the Krispy Kreme website, an average 3.5 ounce sugar doughnut weighs in with about 400 calories and contains few other nutrients besides fat. These sugary treats may satisfy your craving but it won't
satisfy your hunger as most of the calories come from fat.

'Eating a lot of refined sugar contributes to blood sugar 'swings' or extreme fluctuations, ' eDiets Chief Nutritionist Susan Burke said.


2. Cheeseburger with fries 

The age-old classic may be delicious but think twice before sinking your teeth into that Big Mac. The saturated fat found in cheese burgers has been linked to heart attacks, strokes and some types of cancer. 

'In fact, fast-food portions are gargantuan, almost double the calories per meal compared to 20 years ago,'
Susan says.. 'Twenty years ago the average fast-food cheeseburger had about 300 calories. Today's BK Whopper with cheese has 720. To burn the excess 420 calories, you'd have to run for 40 minutes. For example, in 1985 a medium French fry had 240 calories, 2.4 ounces. Today's 'medium' is 6..9 ounces and 610 calories.

'This fast-food meal of cheeseburger and fries has way too many calories and fat grams, not to mention grams of saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol and sodium.'

Let's break down this meal. First, take the white-flour bun (refined carbohydrates) , then add some processed cheese (saturated fat and trans fat, plus lots of additives and preservatives) and then top off with fried red meat (cholesterol and saturated fats). And let's not forget about the condiments such as the always fattening mayonnaise.

Not sounding so appetizing anymore, huh? Oh, and let's not forget about the infamous side dish. You cheeseburger will most likely come with a side of French fries, which is sadly the most popular vegetable dish in the U.S. Don't kid yourself, French fries are not vegetables, they are extremely high in fat and contain a tiny amount of nutrients.

3. Fried Chicken and Chicken Nuggets 

With the recent class-action lawsuit between The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) and KFC, the health risks posed by fried foods are becoming more public. The CSPI is suing the food chain for their use of cooking oil containing unhealthy trans fats. The lawsuit seeks to order KFC to use other types of cooking oils 
and to inform customers how much trans fats KFC's food contains.

Foods cooked in highly heated oils (most notably partially hydrogenated oil) have been known to cause cancer, weight gain and other serious health risks if ingested regularly. A 10-piece chicken McNugget from McDonald's has 420 calories, 24 grams of fat and 1120 milligrams of sodium. One Extra Crispy Chicken Breast from KFC has around 420 calories and eight grams of saturated fat. So unless you want to super size yourself, it's best to
make a clean break with fried foods.


4. Oscar Mayer's Lunchables 

Sure they are convenient and easy, but boy are they unhealthy! These kid-marketed lunchesare loaded with saturated fat and sodium. They usually contain highly processed meats and cheeses, white flour crackers and sugary treats. Lunchables get two-thirds of their calories from fat and sugar. And they provide lopsided nutrition since they contain no fruits or vegetables. 'They insidiously promote obesity by making kids think that lunch normally comes in a cellophane-wrapped box,' Susan says. 'Parents are promoting their children's obesity by buying these items. They're expensive, too. Pack a sandwich and save dollars and health...' 5. Sugary Cereal  Not all cereals are created equally.. And while your kids might beg for the latest cookie or marshmallow chocolate surprise cereals, it is a safe bet they are about as healthy as a dessert. Keywords to look out for are puffed, dyed and sweetened. Most kids' cereals are so highly processed they no longer look like the grains they were originally made from. A healthy alternative is oatmeal. Although, if you are buying pre-packaged oatmeal make sure to check the label and see how much sugar it contains, you might be surprised. 'A little sugar isn't a problem but when the first ingredient on the box is sugar, then watch out,' she said. 'There is no fruit in Froot Loops. But the unsweetened original Cheerios or Rice Krispies are fine, and you can sweeten them naturally with blueberries and strawberries. ' 6. Processed Meats.  What falls under the category of processed meats? Hot dogs, sausage, jerky, bacon, certain lunch meats and meats used in canned soup products. Almost all processed meats have sodium nitrite added as a preservative.  A recent study conducted at the University of Hawaii found that sodium nitrite can act as 'a precursor to highly carcinogenic nitrosamines -- potent cancer-causing chemicals that accelerate the formation and growth of cancer cells throughout the body.' So eliminate these meats from your diet before they eliminate you! 7. Canned soup.  Sometimes regarded as a healthy food, soups can be very deceiving. You must stay on your guard because many canned soups have high levels of trans fats, sodium and artificial preservatives such as MSG. Just one serving (which is roughly one cup) can have almost 1,000 milligrams of salt. Also, steer clear of soups that are cream-based, they can be high in calories and fat. Susan says it is important to 'read labels from back to front. Ignore the health claims, and instead focus on the ingredients and serving size. Watch out for hydrogenated fat (trans fat) and sodium. If you're buying bread to go with you soup, the first ingredient should be whole grain -- either whole wheat, rye or other grain. If it just says 'wheat bread,' that doesn't mean whole wheat.' We all want our family to be healthy and happy, so steer clear of these foods. Think it's difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle?  Think again!  eDiets make it simple to find healthy foods with the correct nutritional balance for you and your family. Our customized diet plans will help you lose weight and feel great!