Provided by Heidi Dening of Jumpstart Outdoor Training Trans Fats - The Top 10 Foods to Beware If you're like most people, you're probably confused about trans fats. Which foods have them, and which don't? Which are the worst foods, which are the best?
By Heidi Dening of Jumpstart Outdoor Training Do you eat well and exercise regularly yet can’t seem to lose weight?
Plateaus occur in weight loss or when trying to improve one’s fitness level when your body gets used to the routine you have been following week after week, or month after month.
Maybe you have been eating the same way, or training at the same intensity, or doing the same thing for too long.
The way to break this cycle is very simple, and that is to change your routine.
By Lara Grinevich of the Sensible Alternative
We tend to equate coffee with caffeine, but that is not accurate. Coffee is just one of a few foods that contain the mind-altering, addictive drug caffeine. Other caffeine foods, such as tea and chocolate, affect the body differently than coffee. And minus the caffeine, coffee still has a measurable effect on mood and body. Read more ..
Medicine in the Kitchen
Could cocoa be the next wonder drug for hypertension; could olive oil and brocolli stop you getting ulcers; and do avocadoes really lower cholesterol?
This came to me by email so I just had to share it with you. Read more ...
As you know winter means shorter days, colder weather and for many people SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). This condition affects up to 6% of adults and as many as 5% of children between 9 and 19 years of age. At least another 10-20% are estimated to suffer from milder symptoms related to the changing seasons.
Women, it appears, outnumber men four to one. I am more than sure I suffer from it, as I have an absolute hatred for this time of year. (BTW you will know when I have finally hit my success goals because when the clocks change in March I will head to Far North Queensland, and not return until they change back to the long days!!!!)
SAD has actually been recognised and written about in medical reports and journals since 1845. So those winter blues are not just in our imagination. They are a very real condition.
SAD or the "winter blues" are characterized by mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy. So follow these 10 Simple Tips and beat Those Winter Blues
We are often asked what the best foods are to eat before, during or after exercise. Getting crucial nutrients in your body can really make a big difference when it comes to either ‘feeling on fire’ during your session, or feeling like you have run out of petrol!
You know you can’t go wrong eating lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. But certain foods can really give your exercise sessions a boost. These nutrient-packed picks (some familiar, some unusual) will provide you with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that will help you exercise at your best.
