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Elderly Adventurers – Life begins At 60!

italos — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:57:01 +0000

Is there really life after 60? Many elderly achievers are defying their age on a regular basis, and proving that they are not over the hill, but in fact just beginning another lease of life. Breaking through stereotypes regarding age and health obstacles, they are proving you’re never too old to make your mark. Record [...]

Weight Loss And Asian Cuisine, A Perfect Harmony

italos — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:40:31 +0000

Over the past fifty years and beyond, most western countries were not receiving an accurate portrayal of Asian cuisine. The fast food, or MSG-ridden restaurants that sprouted up all over the world may be delicious, but do not showcase the meals and ingredients that were part of the aver age Japanese, Korean, and Chinese diets. [...]

What Are Bodyweight Exercises?

Guest Author — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:17:36 +0000

Bodyweight exercises are movements that utilize your own bodyweight without any help from dumbbells, bars or machines. Anything that can be completed without any tools not permanently attached to your body can qualify as a bodyweight exercise. These exercises are often overlooked or dismissed because most people do not realize how valuable they can be [...]

Top 5 Tips for a Healthy Life

amyf — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:05:11 +0000

For many people, healthy living is an afterthought. Between work, family obligations, and those few snatched (and often guilty) moments of relaxation, there just isn’t enough time to think about multi-vitamins, exercise, or health food! These tips will make it easier for you to make your routine healthier, without costing you too much time. 1. [...]

Using Mobile Apps To Help You Lose Weight

italos — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:53:43 +0000

With most people leading busy lives, it can be difficult to carve out time specifically for your weight loss journey. But taking advantage of advances in health information technology can be right at your fingertips. There exist many mobile phone applications that can help to track your food intake, suggest healthy meal items, measure your [...]

Zinc…What does it Do For Me?

italos — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:59:06 +0000

Zinc is a mineral that is often ignored by individuals until they find out they’re deficient. It’s understandable because it isn’t an emphasized substance in nutrition, although it should be. The mineral has a number of functions in the body. First of all, it is essential for growth and development in children. In fact, it [...]

Not All Eggs are the Same: How to Choose Wisely

michaeljshawsecretsofdiet — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:20:54 +0000

A Great Source of Vegetarian Protein Whether you’re a vegetarian or a carnivore, eggs remain one of the best sources of protein available- a high protein-to-carbohydrates ratio, low in fat, and the cholesterol? Unless you have high cholesterol (in particular very high cholesterol), having an egg or two is perfectly healthy. But since eggs don’t [...]

The Many Benefits of the Acai Berry

nelkins — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 23:55:54 +0000

The Acai berry is a small and round berry that is purple in color that comes from the acai palm tree. It is about the size of a small grape. They start off being dark green in color, but as they mature their color changes to a dark purple. The taste of the acai berry [...]

McDonald’s is Becoming More Diet Friendly for Kids and Adults

nelkins — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:49:21 +0000

As a someone who just had a baby four months ago, I know how crucial a proper diet is to maintain my slim figure I recently got back. As a parent, I don’t try to take the fun out of being a kid by putting my children on an outright diet. However, I do try [...]

#20 Eat for a Healthy Heart

nelkins — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:03:08 +0000

Many people these days are realizing the importance of having a healthy heart and how