9 October
This article written by registered dietitian Joy Bauer for PARADE magazine debunks some of the common myths about nutrition. Find out if bananas are fattening and whether or not vegetables lose their nutrients when cooked. You will learn a lot by reading this article, so check it out at health.msn.com.
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9 October
What percentage of children and adolescents are overweight or obese? What are the symptoms of a heart attack? How many calories can a person burn by jumping rope for one hour? See if you know the answers to these questions and more by visiting americanheart.org.
Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD
9 October
Fall is here, and no other season is more perfect to take up hiking! Although the visuals of fallen leaves and bubbling brooks are a great selling point, you need to prepare your body for the adventure as well. Check out this article from ezinearticles.com for tips on getting fit to hike. You can also [...]
9 October
What’s up with these bootcamp workouts, and do they really work? The American Council on Exercise (ACE) found in a recent study that bootcamp-style workouts can help you burn up to 600 calories in a one hour session, and improve your strength at the same time. Read more about the specifics of the study, and [...]
2 October
How many servings from the grain group does one bagel account for? Do you know how many strawberries you need to eat to equal one serving of fruit? The answers to these questions and more can be found at mypyramid.gov. This link provides a gallery for each of the food groups, displaying images of what [...]
2 October
Do you know which food group is represented by each color on the food guide pyramid? How many foods from each of those food groups should you be eating each day? Go to mypyramid.gov to learn more about the food guide pyramid. This link will also provide you with simple tips that will help you [...]
2 October
Many people have questions concerning when and what to eat in relation to their exercise program. Should you eat before a trip to the gym? What type of food is best to help your muscles recover from an intense weight training session? Martica Heaner for MSN Health and Fitness, wrote a terrific and straight forward [...]
