All foods are not created equal. Food is medicine and the goal is to eat low calorie, nutrient dense foods that allow you to build lean muscle mass and burn body fat by increasing your metabolism.

I would like to discuss five foods which I have found beneficial in body fat loss. They are: 1. Salba- a natural, whole food grain rich in omega 3 fatty acids. 2.Kefir-a cultured food similar to a liquid yogurt which is rich in vitamins B1, B6,B12 and Vitamin K. It is also a muscle building complete protein rich in tryptophan. 3. Adzuki and Mung Beans- have healthy fats and are a good source of gamma linoleic acid (GLA). These fats increase the metabolic and fat burning power of the body. 4.Figs-fresh or dried the fig has been a reliable food source for centuries. They contain polyphenols-potent anti-cancer agents and are high in fiber. 5.Dark Chocolate- 70% or more cacao (not your Mars Bar or Milky Way kind) is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants, healthy fats and over 300 healthy compounds. Limit your daily intake to 100 grams or 3.5 ounces daily.

The food choices we make comprise the fuel that we put into our body. Build a lean and healthy body with the right proportion of lean muscle and body fat. Choose wisely and eat well. The key is not in depriving yourself- that is self-destructive. The key is in feeding yourself well with the foods that will help you to build the best you.

Muscle-Building is crucial to a healthy aging program for both men and women. Mr. Lee Haney, 8-Time Mr. Olympia, exclusively partners with Dr. Casas to write the Exercise Prescription portion of the program- a customized exercise and nutrition program that meets the individual needs of the patient. Mr. Haney provides an exercise and nutrition approach in the following website article that is geared for those men who are serious about weight training and muscle building.

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As a man ages, his hormones decline about 1-2% per year beginning in his late 30's. This decline in hormones can slowly lead to many of the signs and symptoms of aging that a man notices. Are your hormones optimal? Bio-Identical Hormone replacement is now available for men who are candidates for hormone balancing or replacement.

The following are just some tips to help you with your healthy aging: 1. Do Not Skip Meals- missing a meal slows down your metabolism and deprives your body of the nutrients that it needs. 2. Eat smaller and more frequent meals about every 3-4 hours. 3.Carry an apple and eat that instead of the bread in the bread basket offered at restaurants. The high fiber content of the apple will curb your appetite and is healthier than the bread in the bread basket. 4. Record Your Plan. Those who keep a record of what they eat and how much they exercise are more successful in reaching their goals. 5. Get Your Sleep- lack of sleep will sabotoge your fat loss efforts since two very important hormones which regulate appetite-ghrelin and leptin- are made when we sleep.

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