Fitness and Freebies Blog

Protein: Of First Importance

fitnfree — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:57:10 +0000

Our bodies are made of protein. All parts of the body depend in some way on protein for survival. In fact, the word protein was coined by a Dutch chemist in 1839 and means “of first importance”. Here’s an example of protein’s importance in our bodies: 98 percent of hair and skin are protein Heart, [...]

Which Organic Foods are Worth the Extra Price Tag?

fitnfree — Sun, 27 May 2012 12:30:57 +0000

If you’ve been purchasing organic foods with wild abandon for their health benefits, you may be finding it’s not so healthy for your pocketbook. You can typically spend 30 to 50 percent more on organic foods than you would on conventional foods. But there is a real difference. About three-quarters of traditionally grown produce show [...]

Staying Slim – with Vinegar?

fitnfree — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:41:58 +0000

Yup, with vinegar! Researchers in Japan report that consuming about 3 teaspoons of vinegar a day can help reduce the accumulation of body fat and reduce body weight. So reach for a kosher pickle, or sneak vinegar into your diet in these delicious ways: Use seasoned vinegars in place of salad dressing. They’re sweet [...]

Preparing Nutritious Money and Time Saving Meals

fitnfree — Sun, 20 May 2012 12:05:07 +0000

Some tips to help you plan and prepare nutritious meals on a limited budget: Build main dishes around pasta or grains, such as noodles or rice, and combine them with a smaller amount of meat, poultry, fish, or meat alternates such as eggs. For example, prepare a main dish by combining rice, vegetables, and ham. [...]

9 Tips To Help You Save At The Supermarket

fitnfree — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:32:29 +0000

So what is the secret to filling your shopping cart while combating high food costs? Following are 9 strategies for you to help you save more while eating healthier. 1. Buy store brands. In many cases, store brand foods are made by the same companies that make major national brands. They are often similar, but [...]

Make the Most of Farmers Markets

fitnfree — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:48:44 +0000

There’s no doubt about it – a visit to your local farmer’s market is a great way to spend a summer morning. Your local farmers market can serve as an inspiration for delicious, healthy meals that focus on whole plant foods all year long. Farmers markets also have the advantage of delivering nutrient-rich, flavorful food [...]

Health and Healing With Tai Chi

fitnfree — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:55:17 +0000

The practice of various forms of martial arts has been around for ages and there are many varieties and variants to choose from. Taking the time to do a little research before making that choice is very important, as this will eventually dictate the success level garnered from the choice made. The beautiful movements of [...]

Who Gets the Best Deals On Health Insurance?

fitnfree — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:38:00 +0000

Health insurance is a necessity for everyone, but there are millions who are not covered. Health insurance costs and pre-existing conditions are often primary reasons. Certain demographics do get better insurance rates than others. Consumers should be aware of how being a part of different demographics and having different health conditions affect their rates. Insurance [...]

Pick a Fitness Routine You Can Stick With

fitnfree — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:02:48 +0000

There’s no way around it: if you want to lose weight, try body building, get in shape or just maintain your health and fitness, you have to exercise. For many people, though, exercising is difficult, boring, or just plain not fun and they come up with excuses why they can’t work out: they don’t have [...]

What Foods Will Help Your Heart Health?

fitnfree — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:29:38 +0000

K2 for Your Heart Wouldn’t it be fun to eat all the meat, eggs and cheese your heart desires? Well, that wouldn’t be realistic, but it does turn out that these foods have a nutrient that might actually be good for your heart. They’re all rich in vitamin K2, which may reduce calcium buildup in [...]