Archives » February 2008
12 Reasons Every Adult Should Weight Train
by Wayne L. Westcott, PHD, CSCS
During the past few years, more and more studies have shown that sensible strength training produces many health and fitness benefits. Key researchers have provided a wealth of data on the positive physiological responses to basic programs of strength exercise. Consider these 12 reasons to strength train:
1. Avoid […]High Cholesterol? Food is your best friend.
Do you have high cholesterol? Beside exercising some food can help you to lower it. Your “good” HDL cholestrol should be 60 or more. Your “bad” cholesterol LDL should be 100 or less. Doctors also look for the total number. It should be 200 or less. (HDL + LDL = 200 or less).
Certain food […]Functional food, part 3
This is the last part from the list of functional food. We talked about the function of food. Before you’ll eat, try to ask yourself what is good inside that meal for you. Vitamins, minerals, etc. …..
Apples, Pears, Citrus fruits
Contain caffeic acid and ferullic acid. They may bolster cellular antioxidant defenses; may help maintain visual […]
