Archives » July 2007

  • Summer Activities for Burning Calories

     Now with summer in a full speed, how many of us have good excuses for not getting outdoors and getting active?
    Exercise pros say we should aim for 30 minutes of aerobic activity most days of the week and work our way up to 60 minutes a day.
    We need to burn 3,500 calories just to lose […]

    Monday 30th July 2007 - 4:10:27 PM | Comment

  • Are Food Cravings Driving You Nutty?

      Many of the “food cravings” you experience from time to time could actually reveal something larger that your body needs. For instance, begging for a burger? Then your body could need iron, which helps boost energy and mood.
    Here are some possible reasons nutritionists give for your craving chocolate, potato chips, ice cream, and some […]

    Tuesday 24th July 2007 - 7:26:36 PM | Comment

  • Healthy Monday Tip: Substitute!

     Never hesitate to ask restaurants to substitute! Ask to replace fries with a salad or vegetable. If they refuse, request that high-fat foods be left off your plate. Next time, make reservations elsewhere.
    Even folks who eat healthy meals at home throw caution to the wind when they eat out.
    Use these guidelines to eat healthy when […]

    Monday 23rd July 2007 - 1:49:16 PM | Comment

  • What’s Inside: Red Bull

       Meat Sugar, Caffeine, and Bile!
    Glucose
    Like most popular soft drinks, Red Bull is largely sugar water. But don’t count on its glucose to “give you wings,” as the ad says. Multiple studies have debunked the so-called sugar high.
    Taurine
    Also known as 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, taurine was originally isolated from bull bile in 1827. Now made synthetically, it is […]

    Monday 16th July 2007 - 7:15:46 PM | Comment

  • Ask These 7 Questions Before Exercising

      Regular physical activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more folks are starting to get off the couch and exercise. But engaging in any kind of activity could pose danger if you’re not careful from the get-go.
    Before you start a get-fit program, here are seven questions to ask yourself to decide whether a doctor’s […]

    Monday 16th July 2007 - 4:03:45 PM | Comment

  • Healthy Monday Tip: Schedule Exercise!

     Start penciling exercise time on your calendar and treating it just as you would any other major appointment.
    Look at your schedule to see where you may squeeze in exercise. Perhaps mornings before you head off to work or during your favorite evening TV program. There are no rules about the best time for physical activity; […]

    Monday 16th July 2007 - 3:34:22 PM | Comment

  • Healthy Monday Tip: Walk for a Good Cause

     This is the season for charity walks - and doing good can be good for you. Most walkathons welcome participants of all ability levels, and many will allow whole families to walk together.
    Walking is great exercise, but you really must hoof it for an extended period to get a leg up in your battle of […]

    Monday 9th July 2007 - 6:24:51 PM | Comment

  • Avoid These Top Mistakes in the Gym

      Finding or making time to exercise is the first step toward improving your health, but mistakes in the gym – and their ensuing strains and significant injuries – can derail your best-laid plans.
    Here are tips from fitness experts to make small changes in your routine so you can stay safe during your workout: 
    •  The […]

    Saturday 7th July 2007 - 1:28:18 PM | Comment

  • Healthy Monday Tip: Eat Healthy on the Road

      Eating right is hard enough, but sticking to a healthy diet on a road trip is an even bigger challenge. I’m planing a route trip with my niece across the country and I decided to eat helthy on the road. I’ll let you know how I did once I’ll be back.
    Let see […]

    Monday 2nd July 2007 - 5:08:20 PM | Comment