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What’s a low glycemic diet?
Glycemic load is another way of looking at how a food may affect your blood sugar. Carbohydrates with a high glycemic load (such as fruit juices or doughnuts) will tend to make your blood sugar go up sharply, while carbohydrates with a low glycemic load (such as berries or bran cereal) produce a lower, slower [...]
Build Muscle for Better Health
We all know how important cardiovascular exercise is — how it’s great for your heart, cholesterol, and blood pressure. And whether you choose to walk, bicycle, or jog, you know that any exercise that increases your heart rate helps you burn calories and melt away unwanted pounds. But that’s only half the equation. For [...]
Fighting Midlife Weight Gain
Why do so many people gain weight in midlife? Blame it on hormones in convergence with poor lifestyle choices, overeating, not exercising enough, and stress. But hormones only account for about 2 to 5 pounds. The rest is the result of overeating, poor lifestyle choices — such as not exercising enough — and stress. How [...]
Heart Health Tips
LDL, HDL, Triglycerides…these numbers contain important information about your risk of heart disease. But the terms can be confusing. According to the National Cholesterol Education Program (a program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) everyone over 20 years old should have a cholesterol screening at least every five years. Here is a quick [...]
The Truth About Detox Diets
Touted as a way to remove harmful toxins in the body and promote weight loss, detox diets are hotter than ever. Hollywood stars do it days before gracing the red carpet, Dr. Oz has his own formula, spa retreats feature them, and many diet books are based on detox beliefs. But despite the popularity of detox diets, nutrition experts say [...]
Ideal Weight or Happy Weight?
Maybe you’ve been struggling — without success — to get down to the size you were in high school or on your wedding day. But do you really need to go that low? The truth, experts say, is that you can weigh more than your ideal weight and still be healthy (not to mention happy). [...]
Succeeding at Weight Loss
1. Avoid getting too hungry To keep hunger from derailing your diet, eat smaller, more frequent meals and try to include a little fat and or protein in every meal or snack. Both are digested slowly, which will keep you from getting hungry again as quickly. 2. Pay attention to “liquid” calories When you’re counting [...]
Identify foods that will help you lose weight
When you look at the nutrition information for a food or recipe on NutritionData.com, you’ll see a box labeled “ND’s Opinion.” Foods and recipes are awarded 0 to 5 stars in each of three categories, based on their nutritional value and their ability to fill you up. Weight loss: Foods that are both nutritious and [...]
10 Best Sources of Fiber
#10 Brussels Sprouts 6 brussels sprouts: 3.3 grams of fiber #9 Carrots 2 medium carrots: 3.4 grams of fiber #8 Broccoli 6 broccoli florets: 3.7 grams of fiber #7 Peas 2/3 cup peas: 4 grams of fiber #6 Russet Potato 1 medium baked potato: 4 grams of fiber #5 Sweet Potato 1 medium sweet potato: [...]
5 ways to make biking to work an easy ride
Find the right bike If you’re going a long distance, an electric bike might help you get up to speed. Or if you’re using public transportation, a folding bike might be worth the investment. Other commuter-friendly features to look for include an enclosed chain-guard (no more ripped or muddy pant legs) and cargo racks for your [...]
