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Why are we always feeling this stress upon us of no time, so much to be done and never enough time? It is our lives and if we are going to live like this we need some things to come easy. Like eating healthy on-the-go!

Here are some tips that are so easy that you will be wondering why you didn’t do them in the first place. Never again will you be wondering if you have had enough fruits and vegetables, calcium or plenty of fiber as everything will come into your day with these ridiculously easy tips for healthy eating and weight loss. What will you accomplish by following these easy eating tips? Fighting off cancer, stroke and diabetes; have more energy; stay slimmer and much more. Follow these tips and have a healthy day.

Good Morning: 7 AM

Drink a Glass of Orange Juice with Calcium - Orange juices powerful minerals and vitamins helps fight off PMS, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis. Most calcium-fortified orange and grapefruit juices have as much and even more calcium than milk while guiding you towards weight loss.

Take a Multi-Vitamin - How could one pill have such a big difference? People that take a daily multi-vitamin lower their risk of colon cancer and heart disease while helping the body absorb vitamins through food. High Fiber Cereal Eating cereal with 7 grams and more of fiber is most likely the easiest way of consuming enough fiber in a small amount of food. Fiber aids in fighting cancer with having your body absorbing less calories because of the fiber that will guide you towards losing weight and getting slimmer. Try blueberries as a cereal topper. Blueberries are youth berries that are packed with antioxidants that has some experts saying it slow down the human aging clock. Get in the healthy habit of drinking a glass of water after you brush your teeth. Only one-third of Americans get enough water every day so if you have water and a glass drink up. Signs of mild dehydration include fatigue upon awakening, fatigue at midday, lack of concentration, and headaches.

To Work: 9 AM

Take an Apple to Work Store it close by so when the munchies hit you have the easiest and healthiest snack ever. Having an apple close by will help you avoid the vending and snack machine at work and the apple has even been proven to help against air pollution. Stash Nuts in Your Desk Nuts are rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, magnesium, and phytochemicals, folks who snack on a small handful of them four or five times a week tend to live longer. Don’t over do it as all those calories add up faster than you think.

Lunch Break Grocery Shopping: 12 PM

Whole Wheat Bread - Whole wheat bread has fiber, important nutrients such as selenium and copper, and a treasury of other healthy ingredients. This could be the reason why whole-grain eaters seem to have less diabetes, breast cancer, and heart disease. Look for lean meats. While protein is good for your muscle and many other functions in your body, some meats are high in saturated fats which cause high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes and gaining weight. Choose leaner meats for healthy protein meals without the mass saturated fat. Splurge on fresh fruits and vegetables. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is important but making sure your getting all the vitamins and minerals is the other half of the battle. Cooked vegetables only have half of the nutrients they started out with so it is good to eat them while they are fresh.

Back To Work: 1 PM - Crystal Light

The day is half over and you are doing so well, but hunger comes again and this is when crystal light comes in handy. All you need is a water bottle and a small package of crystal light and you have got a satisfying beverage that while keep you satisfied for awhile. Try Fat-Free Beef Jerky as a hold-over snack. It is getting towards the end of the day when eating carbohydrates is not recommended but pure low-fat protein is up for grabs. Carry around a small bag with you at work and watch the high protein snack go to work.

Home for Dinner: 5 PM - Take-Out Dinner

This might be many nights out of the week as working so hard has made making dinner a pain. Some great things to pick up are salads, grilled chicken, snack wraps, etc. Just make sure you keep them in small portions so you don’t eat too much before going to bed.

Late night craving? Try light popcorn. Even though this may not be the smartest choice, popcorn is one of those foods that can calm your cravings and get you ready for bed.

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A friend of mine, who is only 16, told me that she has an unusual bruise-looking mark on her right breast and one just like, only smaller on her left breast. She’s really upset, and doesn’t know what to think. Is this a sign of breast cancer, I don’t know what to tell her?

Since your friend is at such a young and tender age, it is highly unlikely she is experiencing breast cancer since her body probably has yet to fully mature. That type of illness is usually reserved for adults. Lifetime Movie Network is a proud advocate of breast cancer awareness. They usually encourage viewers to "check their breasts." Basically, you feel them firmly and thoroughly to check for lumps and other irregularities. But if your friend has a lump, though she needs to take extreme caution, she likely has a cyst, which is benign and is easy to remove by doctors. But the best of luck to you and her.

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I am 48 and just found a lump on my right breast 3 days ago. Tonight when I was taking a shower, my left breast had a very large bruise on it, and I found a small lump. Does that mean anything? Any info will be appreciated greatly.

Many early breast cancers are found in the shower, but most lumps when evaluated turn out to be benign. At age 48, you should be evaluated by your primary care physician as soon as convenient. There is not a huge rush. Anytime in the next few weeks should be OK. People think that breast cancers just jump up in days. Most have been developing for years before the lump is found. The bruise is not a sign of breast cancer - but the new lump "could" be. Do not ignore this for six months as so many women do.

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There is a great benefit acquired from losing weight. Though losing weight is not easy, the long term effects brought by it would probably be of help to anyone considering to shed those unwanted and unhealthy pounds.

The following are a few of the remarkable advantages from losing those excess weight.

Weight loss prevents high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke

That is a three in one benefit from losing weight. It is a fact that heart disease and stroke are one of the primary reasons for disability and death in both men and women in the US. People who are overweight have a higher risk to have high levels of cholesterol in their blood stream as well as triglycerides (also known as blood fat).

Angina, one type of heart disease, could cause chest pains as well as a decrease in the oxygen pumped to the heart.

Sudden death also occurs from heart disease and stroke, and usually this strikes with very little warning, signs and symptoms.

It is a fact that by decreasing your weight by a mere five to ten percent, this could positively decrease the chances of you having or developing heart disease or a stroke. Plus, how your heart functions would also improve as well as your blood pressure, cholesterol and triglyceride count will decrease.

Weight loss prevents type 2 diabetes

Diabetes puts in jeopardy one’s life as well as how one leads his or her life because of the complications that result from having it. Both types of diabetes, type one and type two are linked with being overweight. To those who already have diabetes, regular exercise and losing weight could help in controlling your blood sugar levels as well as the medication you may be currently taking. Increase your physical activity. You could simply walk, jog or dance. It helps get those blood streams moving as well as lose those unnecessary pounds.

Weight loss helps reduce your risk for cancer

Being overweight is linked with a number of kinds of cancer. Specially for women, the common types of cancer that is associated with being overweight include cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, ovary, breast, and colon. This is not meant to scare you, this is only to keep you informed. Men are at risk too from developing cancer if they are overweight. These include cancer of the colon, prostate and rectum. Extra weight, a diet high in fat and cholesterol should as much as possible be avoided.

Weight loss reduces sleep apnea

Or it could eliminate it all together. Sleep apnea is a condition wherein one could temporarily stop breathing for a brief period and then would continue to snore heavily. Sleep apnea could cause drowsiness or sleepiness during the day and – because of being overweight – could result in heart failure. <a href=”http://tipsondietandweightloss.blogspot.com/”>Shedding those excess pounds</a> could help in eliminating this problem.

Weight loss reduces the pain of osteoarthritis

When one weighs heavily, the joints of his or her knees, hips and lower back would have to exert double – if not triple – effort to carry him or her through out his / her waking, walking and moving life. This could cause tension and stress on these joints. Weight loss decreases the load these joints carry thus decreasing – if not eliminating – the pain of one who has osteoarthritis.

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MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome. I am so thrilled you could join us today as we mark National Breast Cancer Awareness Month right here at the White House.

And I want to thank Jill so much for that kind introduction, as well as her phenomenal work that she's done to educate young women about this disease.

I think Jill is one of those examples of how one passionate advocate can really make a difference, and we are grateful to you for your leadership and the successes that you've had in your work. And most of all, I am grateful to you for your friendship, as always.

I also want to thank Tina Tchen, who many of you already know for her outstanding work as Director of the Office of Public Engagement. Tina, thank you so much. And I want to take a moment — yes, let's give Tina — (applause.) I don't want to step on your applause, Tina.

And I also want to take a moment to recognize all of the survivors and the advocates who are here today who have worked so hard and for so long …

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One of the most prominent cases of cancer in women, which we hear today, is breast cancer. Cases of breast cancer have increased at an alarming rate and therefore, it is very important that we know the exact signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Women are the worst victims of this breast cancer, but men are also reported to suffer from this deadly disease.

Breast cancer can be cured in cases when women catch that they are having breast cancer in very early stages when the cancer is unable to reach the lymph nodes. In fact, 80% of all the women suffering from breast cancer are fully cured and they enjoy life as a normal person provided they are treated in the early stages of breast cancer.

Catch the Disease at an Early Stage

The best way to survive from cases of breast cancer is to catch it early on. For this, a woman should regularly perform breast self-exam of her breasts. This helps in finding and detecting breast cancer in the early stages ensuring that with proper treatment, it can be cured. A woman should perform self-exam of her breast regularly, so that she knows how her breasts normally feel. She can easily locate, if there is any sort of change in the anatomy of her breasts in future. This helps in improving the chances for her survival and eliminating the risks of breast cancer.

Consult Your Physician Immediately

As soon as you notices change in your breasts by performing self-exam, you should immediately contact your general physician or healthcare provider. Although most lumps or breast changes are found to be non-cancerous, such preventive measures can help you in determining the exact reason behind the abnormality of your breasts.

Fix a Time for Self-Exam

Every woman should conduct regular self-exam of her breasts. It is recommended that she does it every month and particularly after a few days before her period ends. This is because during that particular time, a woman’s breast is found to be less swollen or tender. Doctors also say that a woman should perform self-exam of her breast at the same time of every month, so that she notices exact changes.

Symptoms to Watch Out For

While performing a self-exam of your breasts, you should immediately contact your doctor if you notice any sort of abnormal lump. Again, you should consult them if any of your breasts shows some other symptoms like nipple retraction or skin irritation, skin dimpling & skin irritation, watery discharge from the nipple and redness on the breast skin or nipple.

Benefits of Regular Self-Exam

Regular self-exam ensures that a breast cancer is found early and there are more treatment choices for the affected person. Woman having breast cancer in the early stages have a better chance of recovery, as the cancer is unable to affect the lymph nodes.

It is very important that every woman perform regular self-exam of her breasts, so that the breast cancer can be detected and treated as early as possible.

To Your Health!

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