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Using Cardio to Lose Weight
If you are desperate to lose weight, then cardio activity is definitely one of the tools that you will want to have in your weight loss arsenal. The crucial point however is to figure out just how much is enough and , how hard will you have to work in incorporating this, and knowing which [...]
Calcium, helping your bones stay strong
Calcium is one of the key nutrients that your body needs in order to stay strong and healthy. It is an essential building block for lifelong bone health in both men and women, among many other important functions. Because calcium has so many important jobs, it’s important to get enough of it in your diet. [...]
Eating Chocolate can help you Stay Skinny
March 26, 2012 — People who are trying to lose weight may not need to bar chocolate from their diets. A new government-funded study of nearly 1,000 healthy adults shows that people who frequently eat chocolate actually weigh less than those who say they eat it less frequently. Study researchers say that people who reported eating chocolate five [...]
Health Advantages Of Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is an important nutrient that should be included in the daily diet. Food contains three substances that have the properties of vitamin B6: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. Although pyridoxine is considered to be the synonym of vitamin B6, all three substances are believed to have the same effect. Vitamin B6 is very effective [...]
10 Tips for Healthy Eating
Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast fills your “empty tank” to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night’s [...]
Guides can help you make healthier meal choices
Guides can help you make healthier meal choices Many fast food chains post nutritional information on their websites. Unfortunately, these lists are often confusing and hard to use. Instead, you can go to other websites that provide health and nutrition information, but in easier to follow formats. Some publish downloadable comparison guides, inexpensive pocket guides, [...]
Study : Fads not as helpful as helpful as Exercising
Nearly two-thirds of Americans who are obese try to lose weight, and about 40% of them actually succeed. How did they do it? The old-school way: By eating less, exercising more and switching to more healthful foods, according to a new study. That’s not to say that the appeal of fad diets, pre-made diet foods and over-the-counter [...]
Over Exercising and Eating Disorders are a Problem
Too much of a good thing can be very bad for you. Just like eating disorders, societal pressures to be thin can also push women to exercise too much. Over-exercise is when someone engages in strenuous physical activity to the point that is unsafe and unhealthy. In fact, some studies indicate that young women who [...]
What types are Fast Food are Considered Healthy?
The short answer is: rarely. Typically, fast food is low in nutrition and high in trans fat, saturated fat, sodium, and calories. Some examples: One sack of “hash bites” or “potato snackers” from White Castle, for example, contains 10 grams of very unhealthy trans fat. The American Heart Association recommends we consume less than 2 [...]
Learning to make healthier choices at fast food restaurants
Learning to make healthier choices at fast food restaurants Making healthier choices at fast food restaurants is easier if you prepare ahead by checking guides that show you the nutritional content of meal choices at your favorite restaurants. Free downloadable guides help you evaluate your options. If you have a special dietary concern, such as [...]
