Archive for May, 2012
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 [...]
4 Tips for Fitting in Exercise
Wake up with a 10-minute workout: Nothing saves time more than a workout at home, so start your day with a total-body 10-minute workout — you’ll burn calories, raise your heartbeat, and tone all over before you even have to take a shower. You don’t even have to spend time making up your own circuit. While [...]
Maximize your Gains
After a couple of months squatting you probably increased how much you can lift. However, after the initial spike, some people can’t maintain the rate of strength gains you experienced in the beginning. Even worse, you now may be experiencing nagging joint pains. When you lift weights you are putting your muscles and soft tissue [...]
Eat Watercress for better Workout Results
I’ve worked with professional athletes in numerous sports, so I’m always on the lookout for new research on foods and nutrients with performance and recovery benefits. The latest to pop up is watercress. A study published in the British Journalof Nutrition reports that eating a small amount of this leafy green each day raised levels of key antioxidants [...]
Good fats in moderation can be good for you
For years, you probably heard that fats were bad for you and carboydrates (“carbs” were good. That is wrong. We all need both fats and carbs in our diet. There are no proven health benefits, in general, from substituting carbs for fats. What we need to pay attention to is eating primarily “good fats” and [...]
