Headaches and Your Diet

Is Your Diet Causing Your Headaches? Many of us do not realize exactly how tied in our diet is to the way that we feel overall.  We may only consider the diet that we eat to be something that keeps us nourished and either helps us to gain weight or lose weight depending on the type of foods that we eat.  The reality of it is many of the things that we eat can trigger headaches.  Along with that eating to excess can also lead to problems with headaches as well.  Let's take a look at our diet and see if there is anything that can be done to avoid this problem.                                             

One of the most important things for you to realize is the fact that your diet is going to define who you are as an individual in many ways.  If you're constantly eating sugary items, processed foods and eating on the run you can expect to have a lot of different problems with your health overall.  It is also possible that some of these items that you are eating are triggering headaches as this is a common thing that happens with the preservatives that are in processed foods along with sugar for many of us.                          

You also really need to be concerned about food allergies that you may be dealing with.  Many of us have these allergies and don't even realize that we have a problem.  The fact of the matter is there are many different things that we could eat which could trigger allergies and cause headaches.  For example, we may have a slight allergy to nuts, dairy, chocolate, or almost any other food item that we put into our mouth.  If it doesn't cause severe problems that are typically tied to allergies the corresponding headache may be pushed off as being from something else.         

                                                       

The easiest way for you to tell if you are having a difficulty with the food that you are eating is to keep a food diary.  Not only should you write down absolutely everything that you eat and drink during the days time you should also write down how you feel as well.  This can be a rather eye-opening experience after just a few days of doing so you should be able to tell which foods are triggering the headaches that you are experiencing.  From that point you can begin weeding them out of your diet and enjoy some days without headaches.                

Keep Dancin’ Larry B

Cooking Tips That Can Work For Everyone

Paul and I started a diet and exercise program approximately 60 days ago. We have been doing a great job at changing our diet and eating healthier.  We cut back on the number of times we eat out and are doing more cooking at home with fresh produce.  It has been great getting back into researching new recipes and creating our own along the way. 

To date, we have lost 25 pounds each.  Along with the recipes, we have come across some helpful  tips along the way. So I thought I would put together a few articles focusing on cooking  that I think are good reminders if not new insight for others.

Whether you are teaching your children to cook or just looking for ways to maximize your own time in the kitchen, use these tips to help with meal preparation. Creating delicious and nutritious meals for yourself and your family can be easy and fun for everyone who is included in the cooking process.

When you are making homemade soups that contain meat, they tend to have a lot of fat that needs to be skimmed from the top. One quick solution to that problem is dropping in a couple of ice cubes. As the ice melts, the fat will stiffen around it and you will be able to remove it with ease.

You need to always season fish and meats as evenly as possible. Sprinkle seasoning like salt and pepper gingerly through the tips of your fingers as if they are snowflakes. This way, the grains don't get clumped together and the meats don't wind up without any seasoning in a few areas and too much in others.

To keep your burgers flat, indent the middle of the burger with your thumb, nearly leaving a hole, before frying or grilling the patties. As the meat draws up and shrinks while cooking, the indentation will close itself, leaving you with flat burgers instead of small patties with extra thick middles.

Slice garlic when you sauté it. Many people mince garlic. If you plan to sauté it in a pan, this might not be the best idea. When you sauté minced garlic it is likely to burn. If you cut the garlic into slices it cooks more thoroughly and without burning.

When sauteing ingredients in a fry pan ensure that you don't overcrowd the pan with too much food. Trying to cook too much at once will only lower the temperature of the pan and lead to steaming instead of browning. It is wiser to saute the ingredients in two separate batches, if necessary, and this will maintain the quality of cooking.

Leverage some or all of the tips in this article to help you prepare great meals for your family. Whether you are cooking a quick meal after a long day or a large meal for guests, use the tips provided in this article to best leverage your time and ingredients, in the kitchen. 

Keep Dancing  LB