Posted on November 17, 2009 by admin
Surging obesity rates, especially among children, may be putting the brakes on progress made in the past few decades against heart disease, researchers report.
And it doesn’t help that many obese or overweight Americans still consider their weight “normal,” as one study found.
One of several studies on the subject of obesity presented Tuesday at the American [...]
Posted on October 9, 2009 by admin
If you live alone, you may find yourself struggling to limit your meal portions- it’s much easier if someone else is around to help you finish those left-overs, right?
1.) No Internet surfing or watching TV while eating. Better to play music.
2.) No eating out of bowls–except for salads. The deeper, the more the temptation to [...]
Posted on September 30, 2009 by admin
Key Concepts
* College students and executives ingest stimulant drugs to enhance routine mental performance, although the compounds were never approved for that purpose.
* Some ethicists and neuroscientists have raised the prospect of making these drugs widely available for enhancement of healthy people who do not suffer from dementia.
* Questions remain about whether any drug that [...]
Posted on September 9, 2009 by admin
Cell phone radiation may not be a fitness or nutrition topic, per se, but it’s one that fascinates (and worries) me, nonetheless. And since I’m the guy writing this blog right now, I voted 1-0 to include this news item for you readers who might not be very informed about this issue which promises to [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 14, 2009 by admin
The following info comes from the Environmental Working Group site and what you have to keep in mind is to ALWAYS vigorously scrub the fruits and veggies you buy- even if you get them “organic” (a lot of organic produce has pesticides too!)
Consistent with two previous Environmental Working Group investigations, fruits topped the list of [...]
Posted on August 11, 2009 by admin
I like the following tips from Prevention regarding the negative effects of overeating and too much sugar in your diet (as if you needed more reasons from me to watch what you eat!). Enjoy:
Experts now believe that a lifetime of overeating sugar can make skin dull and wrinkled.
At blame is a natural process that’s known [...]
Posted on August 7, 2009 by admin
For those who find gyms too constricting or inconvenient, a power-walking workout might be just the right alternative. Taking walks is more suited for those who disdain the indoor lighting and atmosphere of a big chain gym facility- many older folks I know would fall into this category. So here are a few walking tips [...]
Continue ReadingPosted on August 5, 2009 by admin
Why Dieters Should Avoid The Popular Iced Coffees From Chain Stores
Nutrition experts have long explained that a typical woman’s daily caloric intake should measure around 2000 calories a day from a balanced diet (men should consume a 2500 calorie diet). I have no beef with this long-accepted consensus- but I am alarmed that a single [...]
Posted on July 17, 2009 by admin
For the weekend, I’ve compiled five salad bar items that masquerade as healthy food- not everything you see (and eat!) at the salad bar is nutritious. Quite a few low-fat salad bar foods don’t do much good at all- you’re better off eating foods that bring some nutritional value.
1. Alfalfa sprouts
Don’t bother with these little [...]
Posted on July 17, 2009 by admin
Okay, so getting fitter with more lean muscle is the best way to speed up your metabolism and burn more calories while you’re in a resting state. But there are certain foods that can really play a part in helping slim you down and help your muscle building/fat-burning efforts along. I’ve Listed 4 of them.
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