Author: justchunty

I enjoy reading and writing about healthy living. I also enjoy a Mediterranean-style diet. My blog offers practical tips to help you lose weight, lower cholesterol, and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases.

Say Yes To Healthy Fats

The fat in your diet (dietary fat) is needed for your body to function properly.  Certain vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and nutrients (like carotenoids) are fat-soluble, which means they need to be consumed with fat to enter your bloodstream.  It is recommended to consume some fat at each meal to ensure the absorption of these vitamins and … Continue reading Say Yes To Healthy Fats

The Importance of Daily Exercise and Weight Control

Your weight is important in staying healthy.  If your weight is in the "healthy" range, keep it there.  If you are overweight, avoid gaining weight and lose some if you can.  Daily exercise is important in losing weight, so it is no surprise that daily exercise and weight control are at the base of the … Continue reading The Importance of Daily Exercise and Weight Control

Introducing The Healthy Eating Plate

In the last post, the Healthy Eating Pyramid was presented.  How does this translate to what we actually put on our plate?  This is where the Healthy Eating Plate comes in.  It serves as a guide to help people make the best eating choices.  The Healthy Eating Plate is shown below followed by the key points. … Continue reading Introducing The Healthy Eating Plate

Introducing The Healthy Eating Pyramid

Background Two years ago, I researched diets that would reduce my risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases.  I discovered the Healthy Eating Pyramid, a pyramid developed by faculty members of the Harvard School of Public Health.  The Harvard faculty members felt that the icons, MyPyramid and MyPlate, developed by the United States Department of … Continue reading Introducing The Healthy Eating Pyramid

My Favorite Reads of the Week

I have read some interesting articles and posts relating to the Mediterranean diet and living healthy.  I thought I'd share these in a post and maybe make this a regular feature. Prolonging the sunshine feeling with the Mediterranean diet - This post describes the features and benefits of the Mediterranean diet along with ideas on how … Continue reading My Favorite Reads of the Week

Why is fitness/health/weightloss important to me?

This post is in response to the "My Weigh To Lose Challenge" event. I want to live a healthier life, and I want to do it right now.  Fortunately, scientific research has been conducted on the role of diet, exercise, and fitness on health and longevity.  So it is just a matter of being motivated to … Continue reading Why is fitness/health/weightloss important to me?

My Current Stats

This post is in response to the "My Weigh to Lose Challenge" event. My current stats are: Weight 198 lbs.Height 6 ft.BMI 26.8Waist 36 in.

Describe What Types of Food I Like

This post is in response to the "My Weigh to Lose Challenge" event. I enjoy preparing and cooking all of my meals.  My meals are very healthy and tasty, and I truly enjoy them.  Since I follow the Mediterranean diet, my meals are mostly plant-based. For breakfast, I usually enjoy oatmeal with nuts, fresh or frozen … Continue reading Describe What Types of Food I Like

Describe My Level of Fitness Activity

This post is in response to the "My Weigh to Lose Challenge" event. Currently I sit a lot.  I'm either sitting at a desk or relaxing on my sofa.  I do make time to walk 45 minutes a day, five days a week.  My walks are divided into a warm-up (15 minutes), a moderate activity level walk at … Continue reading Describe My Level of Fitness Activity

Why Would I Like to Achieve These Goals?

This post is in response to the "My Weigh To Lose Challenge" event. I would like to achieve my fitness/health/weight loss goals because my risk for cardiovascular disease will be reduced.  Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the U.S.  I would also feel better about myself, and I would be adding years to … Continue reading Why Would I Like to Achieve These Goals?