Forever Fit Women

7 Bad-Mood-Busting Foods....

2012-01-29T02:20:00.001-05:00

You’re low on energy and dangerously grouchy, and if you don’t find some grub to keep your stomach from growling, you may scream. Sound familiar? Read more

Motivational Quote...

2012-01-28T13:41:00.002-05:00

"What we think or what we know or what we believe is, in the
end, of little consequence. The only consequence is what we do"

~ John Ruskin

Beware of Statins, Top Doctor Says...

2012-01-26T20:44:00.001-05:00

Statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, have recently made headlines for supposedly having other beneficial health effects. But are Lipitor, Torvast, Zocor, and other common statins really the wonder drugs that pharmaceutical companies seem to make them out to be? Newsmax Health contributor Dr. Erika Schwartz, one the nation’s top experts on aging and the author of four best-selling books, doesn’t think so.
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Build Your Self Confidence...

2012-01-21T14:48:00.000-05:00

Problems with poor self confidence or low self esteem can effectively ruin your life. Anyone who has ever suffered in this way knows how difficult it makes things. Your work suffers - interviews can become terrifying, promotion prospects fade as job performance suffers, you avoid networking, public speaking is horrible, and so on. Social life can become painful instead of fun - meeting new people becomes a struggle, even going out with friends can be hard. And even if you manage to bravely force yourself to keep doing these things, the sparkle goes out of life when everything is a struggle. But it doesn't have to be like this... Read more

23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

2012-01-09T23:29:00.000-05:00

A Doctor-Professor answers the old question "What is the single best thing we can do for our health" in a completely new way.

Dr. Mike Evans is founder of the Health Design Lab at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, and a staff physician at St. Michael's Hospital. Watch video

Whoa Willpower in the Face of Big Portions, Cheap Food...

2012-01-08T22:28:00.000-05:00

By next month, New Year’s resolutions about healthy eating will likely already be waning. But it’s no wonder, according to an article by two Cornell University researchers. They’ve found that even those with the best intentions can be derailed daily by environmental cues that subconsciously erode willpower. Such cues are significantly impacting the obesity epidemic in the U.S., the authors suggest. Read more

Ultra-healthy, gooey brownie recipe...

2012-01-05T11:03:00.000-05:00

Ultra-healthy, gooey brownie recipe. Chocolate, gooey, melt-in-your mouth pleasure, as well as low-carb, and gluten-free. All the while, packed with healthy nutrients that help us live healthy lives,without feeling the guilt of the junk we normally think of as cheat-food. Read more

Staying fit and building strength in the New Year...

2012-01-05T00:17:00.000-05:00

One of the most popular resolutions for the New Year has to do with losing weight and getting in shape. But many people find sticking to that resolution can be difficult. Luke Carlson, CEO of Discover Strength, was here with some great tips to help you. Watch video

Damascus Bakery Low Carb Pitas & Wraps

2011-12-26T15:00:00.000-05:00

Inspired by old world traditions in bread making and quality service, New Yorks Damascus Bakeries opened its community bakery in 1930 with Americas Original Pita Bread. Now 80 years and three generations later, our dedication to providing delicious bread solutions to both the retail and food service environment continues to tantalize taste buds nationwide.

2011-12-13T22:26:00.000-05:00

Firehouse Gym Holiday Special!

Three Month $99 Holiday Special Membership!

Prevent Holiday Weight Gain. Sigh Up TODAY! Our Three Month $99 Holiday Special Expires Christmas Eve. Call Firehouse Gym TODAY and start the new year in a great shape! 706-602-1496

Will Your Christmas Present Be a Heart Attack This Year?

2011-12-06T12:43:00.000-05:00

Warning:

Christmas Heart Attacks

Patterns of Deadly Heart Attacks Increase
Significantly During the Winter Holidays

Stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Colorfully wrapped presents lie beneath a beautiful Christmas tree. Who doesn’t love to give and receive gifts during the holiday season?

Unfortunately, there is one holiday gift that keeps on giving — yet no one wants it. Known as the “Christmas coronary,” it’s a well-documented pattern of deadly heart attacks increasing around the winter holidays. Watch Video

Fitness self-assessment....

2011-12-05T00:11:00.000-05:00

Do you think you're doing enough physical activity? This simple assessment will help you understand what the recommended levels are and will assess how close you are to meeting them. Read more

Yellow Jackets T-shirts at Firehouse Gym....

2011-12-03T14:22:00.000-05:00

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Chicken Salad with Wild Rice....

2011-11-28T00:03:00.000-05:00

This chicken salad is easy to prepare and it tastes great by itself or in sandwiches. Follow the instructions for the recipe and you'll have yourself a great, light meal in no time. Enjoy! Watch Video

10 foods that lower cholesterol—and some that raise it...

2011-11-26T14:48:00.000-05:00

It's easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level. At the same time, changing what you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the kinds of fats floating through your bloodstream.

Improving your cholesterol through diet requires a two-pronged strategy:

Add foods that lower LDL, the "bad" cholesterol.
Cut back on foods that boost LDL.

How Can I Have a Healthier Thanksgiving?

2011-11-23T14:29:00.000-05:00

With Thanksgiving Day right around the corner, you may have begun considering what you’re going to contribute to the feast. As we all know, the day is famous for its indulgences and, for many, an annual ritual to overeat and then lounge lazily for the rest of the day watching football games, napping, and spending time with family and friends. Read more

The Anorexic Conscience

2011-11-22T16:06:00.000-05:00

The aphorism "You are want you eat," runs deep in our food-conscious culture. Studies have suggested Western peoples have the belief that a person's food intake affects not only her physical being, but her character (Nemeroff & Rozin, 1989). We praise, even glorify thin individuals for their self-discipline, while we chastise overweight individuals, and are more likely to view obese people as undisciplined, greedy, and lacking self-respect... Read more

Spinach Pie with Homemade Filo Pastry (Spanakopita)...

2011-11-18T18:50:00.000-05:00

Spinach Pie, or Spanakopita, comes in many forms in Greece. This recipe is for individual round, 'coiled' pies - see the photo. It also tells you how to make the Filo pastry yourself, without having to buy it frozen from the shop. Reade more

No More Laughing at Fat Kids.....

2011-11-16T15:52:00.001-05:00

It's a paradox that a problem like childhood obesity should crop up in a country like America where we are flooded with information about nutrition. At any age, obesity is generally considered a lifestyle disorder. Only a small percentage of patients suffer from hormonal issues, for example. For everyone else, weight gain is related to choices that we can make and unmake. Read more
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Are eggs unhealthy for my diet?

2011-11-15T21:36:00.000-05:00

A nation-wide salmonella outbreak contaminating up to a half billion eggs put the controversial food once again at the forefront of public consideration. It used to be that eggs were well known for their potential health harms given their high cholesterol content (there’s 213mg of cholesterol in one egg yolk – that’s 70 percent of the total daily amount of 300mg recommended by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines). Read more

Beat Those Sugar Cravings First Thing In The Morning

2011-11-15T17:30:00.001-05:00

Have you ever thought of this as a possible ignition to your sugar cravings? Or have you just been on auto pilot and go with the same old habit of eating that donut or white toast for breakfast? Read more

Experiments with Intermittent Fasting

2011-10-27T16:56:00.000-04:00

A growing number of experts claim short fasts can accelerate fat loss and make you healthier. So we spent 6 months testing the most popular Intermittent Fasting (IF) protocols ourselves. Find out what IF is, whether you should do it, and if so — how. Read more

Download the Printable PDF Experiments with Intermittent Fasting

Oprah Gives A Sneak Peak of The New Class

2011-10-12T01:29:00.000-04:00

Class starts in less than two weeks! Take a look at what's in store... and stay tuned for more details about the online companion course on Oprah.com. Oprah's Lifeclass begins October 10th at 8/7c. Join us for a LIVE webcast after the show at 9pm ET when Oprah will chat online with fans and answer questions about the series. Watch Video

5 Surprising Health Myths...

2011-10-12T00:44:00.000-04:00

Remember, your health is what you make it. No amount of research could ever dictate all of the personal choices you make. And sometimes, research is just that: Information that occurs in a vacuum to help us question certain truths. But making informed decisions, and knowing why you take certain actions, is the foundation of any successful plan. So I encourage you to commit to your health in your own way. You don’t have to be an expert to live a better life. You just need to give your body the time and information it deserves. Read more

20 Best Muscle Building Foods Slide Show

2011-09-28T21:56:00.000-04:00

Your ability gain muscle has as much to do with what you eat as how hard you push yourself in the gym. But if you include these foods, suggested by Dan Go, a personal trainer and nutritionist, you’ll ensure that your time spent in the gym isn’t a waste of sweat. Read more

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/525400-20-best-muscle-building-foods/#ixzz1ZIn0wnCD

The Benefits of Eating Coconut

2011-09-27T23:56:00.000-04:00

What is amazing about coconut is that its re-vitalizing properties are almost instant, within 5 minutes of some fresh coconut you will feel a burst of energy, clarity of mind and well-being. This whole experience inspired me to write something up about coconuts many health benefits. Read more

Shedding

2011-09-24T03:48:00.000-04:00

Your pet isn't the only one in the house with a shedding problem. Humans shed about 600,000 particles of skin every hour. That works out to about 1.5 pounds each year, so the average person will lose around 105 pounds of skin by age 70. Read more

What we eat in a year, in one (very colorful) chart

2011-09-12T00:49:00.000-04:00

From the very talented folks at Visual Economics comes a graphic of what the average American eats in a year. All told, that includes 1,922 pounds of food. One-third comes from fruits and vegetables, which is still a lower amount than what federal guidelines suggest (USDA recommends they make up half of the American diet). The rest of the chart is not exactly a pretty picture: we’re eating, for example, 24 pounds of ice cream per year and drinking about a gallon of soda each week. Full graphic after the jump and in full size here

Diet crutches: What works, what doesn't.

2011-08-28T14:12:00.000-04:00

Let's face it: The rules of weight loss—eat less, move more, treats in moderation— are a drag. And they don't fit with most dieters' quick-fix, thinner-by-dinner expectations. Cue diet crutches: tricks, based on scant science, that may speed up results. So if a friend swears that munching on grapefruit gets her into skinny jeans, or a coworker credits ice water for his sleek physique, should you try it too? Read more

Summer Menus

2011-08-21T23:56:00.000-04:00

There are many ways you can turn your grilling not only into a flavorful and fun way to cook, but also into a healthy way to eat. By choosing foods that are low in fat, high in nutrients and full of flavor you can get great meals that are also healthy. Use marinades not only to add extra flavor but also to reduce the formation of cancer causing substances on foods. A marinade containing olive oil and/or citrus juices can reduce the formation of these chemicals by as much as 99% and marinades tenderize meats and make a much better meal. Read more

Impulsive, Neurotic People Most Likely to Be Overweight

2011-08-21T19:16:00.000-04:00

A new study suggests that certain personality traits such as neuroticism, impulsivity and aggressiveness may increase the likelihood that an individual will struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Read more

The Fitness Bucket List...

2011-08-21T12:50:00.000-04:00

Do you search for opportunities, set challenges and step outside your comfort zone? Or do you simply follow the beaten path and play it safe knowing that you'll still reach a desitnation? Read more

6 Secrets of Skinny People

2011-07-08T01:18:00.000-04:00

When it comes to living your healthiest life, skinny doesn’t have to be the goal. But—in the interest of “real deal” candor—staying within the ideal body weight for your age, gender and height is one way to ensure you’re being kind to your body. And—let’s face it—being toned and trim certainly feels great. Read more

Vanitas: Flesh Dress for an Albino Anorectic

2011-03-20T17:24:00.000-04:00

A growing number of young women with eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa, because their body types do not match the prevailing fashion or “look” sported by the tall, thin models populating the media. Read more

Obesity Places Health Risks on Soon-To-Be Moms and Unborn Kids.

2010-12-27T00:34:00.000-05:00

The growing problem of obesity affects pregnant women and their kids and makes them at higher risks for possible health problems. This is one of the findings in a three-year study conducted by the Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE), culling data from maternity units all over UK. Read more

Have Yourself A Mindful Merry Christmas!

2010-12-21T22:31:00.000-05:00

For many of us, the festive season around Christmas brings out our worst over-indulgent habits: we eat, drink and spend more than we would normally do, and regret it come New Year when we step on those scales, or the credit card bill lands on the doormat. Read more

Are Your Opinions Harmful To Your Health?

2010-11-24T00:53:00.001-05:00

Staying healthy is more important than ever considering the rising rates of cancer and chronic disease in our world - not to mention the expense of healthcare and the emotional fallout. Yet, the core of what makes us stay healthy or get sick is mindset. Yes, even disease is related to how you think and feel. In fact, it can make or break you and holistic/integrative physicians already get this. Read more

Excuses, excuses: 11 health cop-outs that hold you back

2010-11-24T00:07:00.000-05:00

By Jessie Knadler
Prevention

As busy people know, coming up with good-for-you goals, such as snacking on more veggies or carving out enough "me time," isn't the issue. It's making them stick. But, thankfully, there is plenty of good science on how to make your health or fitness goals last for the long haul. Read more

Nutrition Spotlight: Fueling for Performance…with Coconut Water?

2010-11-18T16:25:00.000-05:00

Coconut water, is not to be confused with coconut milk, which is made from coconut’s white flesh and is full of fat and calories, coconut water is the clear liquid at the fruit’s center. This water is low in calories (about 60 calories per 12-oz serving), high in potassium (more than the 450mg in a banana and about the amount of 15 servings of a sports drink), and contains modest amounts of other important electrolytes including sodium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus Read more

Bovine somatotropin

2010-10-19T23:53:00.000-04:00

rBST is a product primarily given to dairy cattle by injection to increase milk production.
Bovine somatotropin (abbreviated bST and BST), also known as bovine growth hormone, or BGH, is a protein hormone produced in cattle.

Since 1994 it has been possible to synthesize the hormone using recombinant DNA technology to create recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH), or artificial growth hormone. Monsanto was the first to develop the technology and marketed it as "Posilac" - a brand now owned by Elanco Animal Health, a division of Eli Lilly and Company Read more

Corn Syrup’s New Disguise

2010-10-19T22:15:00.000-04:00

How do you like the sound of corn sugar?

The mega-producers of this processed sweetener think you’ll like that name better than high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), the biggest money maker in the history of the food industry. But a less scientific name isn’t going to transform it into something you’d want to put in your body. Read more

Could This be the Key Factor Spiking the Rise in Dementia and Alzheimer's?

2010-09-29T00:46:00.000-04:00

We are in the midst of an Alzheimer's epidemic. Odds are absolutely overwhelming that you personally know someone with this disease or who has recently died from it.
In the next 20 years it is projected that Alzheimer's will affect one in four Americans.
According to the Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report for 2009, 5.3 million people in the U. S. now have the disease, which bumps it up to the sixth leading cause of death. ~ Dr. Mercola

Obese Kids Have Middle-Aged Arteries

2010-09-16T00:31:00.000-04:00

A glimpse inside the neck arteries of obese children and teens reveals cardiovascular systems more like those of 45-year-olds, researchers said Tuesday.

"There's a saying that you're as old as your arteries," said the study's lead author, Dr. Geetha Raghuveer, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine. "These kids are showing up with arteries that show middle-aged conditions.". Read more

Dumbbell Deadlift

2010-09-09T21:15:00.000-04:00

If you want a totally lower body blast, the Dumbbell Deadlift is the exercises that will take you there. Read more

13 Ways to Eat More Fruits & Veggies

2010-07-08T23:08:00.000-04:00

A growing body of research shows that fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health. To get the amount that's recommended, most people need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables they currently eat every day.

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Childrens Obesity Linked to Parents Weight

2010-07-05T02:05:00.000-04:00

A child with two obese parents may have a substantially higher risk of becoming obese - a mom's weight playing a particularly important role according to research just published. A team of UK researchers found that among over 7,000 children aged 2 to 15; those who had two obese parents were 12 times more likely to be obese than children with two normal weight parents.
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Fast Food’s Shrinking Sizes

2010-06-06T00:42:00.000-04:00

Portion sizes give consumers the ok, they demonstrate the “norm”, the accepted amount that most people are eating or are “supposed” to eat. This may not be intentional - like the larger portion sizes better value message- but many restaurants, especially fast food eateries, subliminally encourage customers to overeat. The latest message that our favorite fast food eateries is sending out is that it’s ok to snack on smaller sized, possibly even more appropriate meal sized portions.

Making sure that you don't gain weight on your vacation

2010-05-31T19:08:00.000-04:00

If you find it difficult not to gain weight on your vacation please watch the video by Alice Henneman, MS, Registered Dietitian and Extension EducatorUniversity of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County.

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2,000-calorie shake tops list of worst drinks

2010-05-30T20:05:00.000-04:00

LOS ANGELES - A milkshake containing 2,010 calories - equivalent to eating 68 strips of bacon or 30 chocolate chip cookies — has topped a list of the 20 worst drinks in America compiled by Men's Health magazine.

The Cold Stone PB&C milkshake, made with peanut butter, chocolate ice cream and milk, contains 68 grams of saturated fat and 153 grams of sugar, according to nutritional details on the company's website.

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Motivation: Timing Matters

2010-05-25T23:19:00.000-04:00

By Helen Kollias

Ahhh, New Year’s resolutions seem a distant memory these days. We’re nearing the 150-day mark for 2010 and the gyms haven’t been crowded since February. The local fast food restaurant is looking pretty busy

Well, there’s another 215 days ‘til the next resolution.

But what happened? Why didn’t New Year’s resolutions become resolved? Two likely reasons: motivation and adherence.

Creating a Healthy Eater in Childhood

2010-05-24T02:33:00.000-04:00

By Gaylene Thoeny

I think it's important to take a no nonsense approach to eating with children, starting at a young age when they start eating solid food. There is lots of time to play games and have fun, I don't think meal time is one of them. I have a couple of meal times rules that I use on a daily basis:

1.) No toys at the table
2.) You don't have to clean your plate but you have to try everything.

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Quinoa and the Super Grains

2010-05-21T23:29:00.000-04:00

As a majority of consumers have shifted from white to wheat across various categories, and understand the health benefits of consuming whole grains, it’s time to introduce, promote, and educate shoppers about other nutritious whole grains. Read more

Will Green Tea and Hot Peppers Set Your Metabolism on Fire?

2010-05-14T01:14:00.000-04:00

By Helen Kollias

Eat the right foods and burn more calories!

There are actually foods that can increase your metabolism and increase how much energy you use. These are known as thermogenic foods, since they get your body to burn more calories, which is a measure of heat/energy use (”therm” refers to heat) [1].

Five Ideas For the President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity

2010-04-19T01:42:00.000-04:00

By William A. Anderson

On March 17th I was contacted by Melody Barnes, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, and asked to submit my ideas for solving our country's childhood obesity epidemic. The deadline was March 26th, so there wasn't much time to get back to her with the solution to what is arguably the most difficult behavioral health problem our population has. But I was sure I could do it. I had been preparing for this job my whole life.

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Just the Facts :: When Corporations Rule Our Food

2009-11-26T21:47:00.000-05:00

Just the Facts :: When Corporations Rule Our Food

Rates Of Severe Childhood Obesity Have Tripled

2009-09-23T21:14:00.001-04:00

Rates Of Severe Childhood Obesity Have Tripled

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Say Hello to (My Trillions of) Little Friends: Gut Bacteria and Your metabolsm

2009-04-26T17:38:00.000-04:00

Research Review: Say Hello to (My Trillions of) Little Friends: Gut Bacteria and Your Metabolism

by Helen Kollias, February 27th, 2009.

Lonely? Well you shouldn’t be, because you have trillions of friends with you all the time. Sure, they’re kind of small, but they’re always with you, wherever you go. In fact, they’re such good friends that you have more of them than cells in your body! You have hundreds of trillions of micro-organisms in your body, while you have only a measly ten trillion cells. Most of those micro-organism buddies are bacteria.

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The High Fructose Corn Syrup Conspiracy

2009-01-25T00:50:00.000-05:00

A decade ago OLESTRA, was approved by the FDA as a natural soy product with a disclaimer on the back of the packages warning that many people had many health problems included anal leakage, now the disclaimer has been REMOVED, so much about trusting what we read on the labels.

Now, once again, we are reassured that there is nothing wrong with eating High Fructose Corn Syrup, as long as we eat it in moderation. Who are they kidding? Eating in moderation when corn syrup is in EVERYTHING WE EAT AND it's legal to sell us hamburgers with three beef patties, three slices of cheese, bacon AND fries and a liter of Coke, all saturated with HFCS?

Watch this informative and honest TV advertisement and choose for your self - you still have the ability to choose for your self, right? Watch video

Now watch The Truth About HFCS>>

Changing Your Mind Can Change Your Body Too!

2008-11-13T12:10:00.000-05:00

By Jacqueline Stenson
MSNBC contributor
msnbc.com

Change your mind, and you just might change your body, too. Psychologists say our “self talk” or “internal dialogue” can make or break a fitness routine.
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol With Better Eating

2008-09-26T23:07:00.000-04:00

By Kate Stinchfield

About one in two American adults has borderline or high cholesterol levels, which increase one's risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease.

Statins, medications that lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, are now among the most prescribed drugs in the country (and the world). But medication is only part of the solution: To keep cholesterol under control, maintaining a healthy weight and diet is just as important as taking a daily pill.

The guidelines for treating high cholesterol from the National Cholesterol Education Program recommend that patients try to lower their cholesterol through Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC), which include exercise and a healthy diet, before starting a statin. Read more

The Search For The Anti-Aging Diet

2008-09-03T00:34:00.000-04:00

New studies suggest healthy eating may add years to your life.
By Peter Jaret, EatingWell.com

"What's the secret to a long and healthy life?" When I asked my great-grandmother that question on the occasion of her 90th birthday, her answer took everyone by surprise. "I always make sure to eat the fat and gristle off meat," she said.

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Eating healthy when dining out is getting easier...

2008-09-02T00:28:00.000-04:00

By Stacey Colins

In the dining room's soft amber glow, dozens of patrons peruse the menu at Rock Creek restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. From a health standpoint, making a smart choice is easy.

Watch your portion size and inquire about the nutritional content of your meal when you eat out.

Whether it's the slow-cooked salmon with sesame seeds, warm bok choy salad, and miso mustard dressing or the jumbo lump crab cakes with celeriac-apple slaw and lemon-caper aioli, each meal contains 600 or fewer calories -- nearly half the amount found in a typical restaurant entree.

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Muscle Building Foods

2008-08-04T10:08:00.000-04:00

1. "Quinoa" Move over white rice and make room for this South American grain," says Lynn Grieger, an online health, food, and fitness coach (lynngrieger.com). Although technically a seed, this protein source contains a complete set of branch chain and essential amino acids, making it a tissue- and muscle-building powerhouse. "Its nutritional composition is better than most grains, so try to have... Read more

Obesity and Dementia

2008-05-05T23:48:00.000-04:00

A big belly now could spell trouble for your brain later

Health News
Want another reason to lose that gut? Researchers in California believe that excess abdominal fat in middle-aged individuals may raise the risk of dementia later in life.

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WOMEN: Satisfy Your Muscle -Recovery Needs

2008-04-21T00:46:00.000-04:00

By: Brigitte Brodski & Dr. David Ryan

Often many of us girls hold back from training our hardest or we fail to continue working out after starting a gym program because of getting tired during the workout or the soreness and stiffness felt. Nutritional companies have spent millions researching the body's reaction to exercise for both strength and endurance training, and have developed many female friendly products to maximize recovery and nutrient replenishment.

10 Deadliest Drugs Approved by the FDA

2008-03-28T22:38:00.000-04:00

10 Deadliest Drugs

Approved by the FDA—but are your meds safe?

By Maia Szalavitz for MSN Health & Fitness

1 2 Next >
When the AIDS activist group ACT UP staged a protest in 1988 in which it “seized control of the FDA,” it responded to widespread frustration with the agency. The FDA was seen as slow, bureaucratic and unresponsive to the plight of patients who needed better drugs—immediately.
Shortly afterwards, the drug approval process was streamlined and dying patients without alternatives were given early access to promising medications. For drugs given “priority review,” approval times dropped from just under three years in 1986 to as little as six months in 1995.
Now, however, many wonder if the FDA went too far in speeding up the approval process of drugs. Critics claim tragic failures like the approval of the painkiller Vioxx, which may have caused up to 100,000 heart attack and stroke deaths, are a direct result of prioritizing speed over safety reviews.

America’s Healthiest Restaurants

2008-03-25T22:12:00.000-04:00

You work out. You watch what you eat. But you don’t want to have to prepare every meal at home for the sake of your health—nor should you have to. We surveyed chain restaurants and found 10 surprisingly healthy standouts. Hit our top 10 for whole foods, good-for-you fats, even green vegetables on—gasp!—the children’s menu. Read on for the winners, great fast-food options, plus, how to eat out without gaining a pound.

And Now ... America's Not-So-Healthiest Restaurants

by Tracey Minkin

The worst of the rest.
Not everything was so rosy out there. Below, some of the scarier items we came across in our travels.

Scary chicken: At Chili's, 1 serving of Crispy Honey Chipotle

Crispers (no dressing) just laid 1,890 calories at your door.

Lifting Weights: More Than Just Picking Heavy Objects

2008-03-09T03:07:00.000-04:00

From BBC News:

Weight training could be as effective as endurance exercises like running when it comes to burning fat and warding off diabetes, a study suggests. American scientists created mice which carried a gene that, when switched on, gave them muscles similar to those produced by weight training. When the gene was off, the mice - which were fed a fast food diet - became obese and developed liver problems. But when on, the same mice burned up fat, the Cell Metabolism study said. In addition, the fatty liver disease it had developed while the gene was off disappeared, and it stopped being resistant to insulin, a condition which can lead to type II diabetes.

The team from the Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) genetically engineered the mouse to grow a certain type of muscle - known as Type II - which develops as a result of resistance training. This is different to the muscle which forms as a result of endurance training such as running, known as Type I.

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Recession's Fast Food: 99-Cent Specials

2008-02-14T22:16:00.000-05:00

More Food for Less Money As Fast Food Chains Chase Cash-Strapped Consumers

NEW YORK (AP) -- If you want to stretch your dollar without shrinking your appetite, you're in luck.

Fast food companies, looking for a way to attract budget-conscious customers and keep them spending, are increasingly offering more food for less money.

Lifting Weights 'Good As Running'

2008-02-08T09:40:00.000-05:00

Weight training could be as effective as endurance exercises like running when it comes to burning fat and warding off diabetes, a study suggests.

Liposuction: Risks, Safety and Natural Alternatives

2008-01-31T09:14:00.001-05:00

By Tom Venuto

Is liposuction safe? What are the risks? Could you actually die in surgery? Is liposuction even effective? Are the results permanent or can fat cells come back? Is the high cost worth it compared to natural alternatives for body fat reduction? Are you even a potential candidate? Before you consider liposuction, take a look at these interesting facts and get the perspective of a fitness and nutrition professional (not just a surgeon), then you can decide intelligently for yourself…

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ACE 2008 Fitness Trend Predictions

2008-01-13T02:19:00.000-05:00

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Jan. 3, 2008 – The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has completed its annual survey of its extensive worldwide network of personal trainers, group fitness experts, advanced health and fitness specialists and lifestyle and weight management consultants to identify the leading trends in the fitness industry. 2008 promises to be filled with water aerobics, boxing clubs and spicy Latin dancing. Some trends continue from 2007 including, functional fitness, balance training and increased access to personal training for all segments of society. The following represent ACE’s listing of the top ten fitness trends for 2008

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Health Trends In 2007

2007-12-30T21:44:00.000-05:00

What's Hot, What's Not
By Sally Wadyka for MSN Health & Fitness

In 2007, health and fitness news ran the gamut from the very good (healthier restaurant food) to the bad (dangerously lead-laden toys), with stops in between for the very sneaky (hiding veggies in other dishes) and the jaw-droppingly weird (toys laced with date-rape drug). Here’s a recap of the year that was, but this isn’t just ancient history: These trends and issues will carry on into 2008, as the regulatory, medical and nutritional communities look to address concerns and build on recent breakthroughs. Read more

A Guide To Staying In Shape During The Holiday Season!

2007-11-14T23:32:00.000-05:00

During the holidays the temptations to break the diet and skip the gym seem to be everywhere; at home and at the office. Here is a guide that will help you with nutrition, exercise, and supplementation.

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10 Tips for Parents With Overweight Kids

2007-10-21T00:35:00.001-04:00

Children eat what they get! If it crosses their lips, it either comes from you, a friend, or the school. As parents, we take the ultimate responsibility for the health of our children. Read article

Counceling for Weight Loss?

2007-10-21T00:20:00.001-04:00

Have you ever thought about going to counseling as a means to create a more effective diet program? Here are some possible reasons your current strategies are not working. Learn more.

7 Excuses For Not Starting Up Your Weight Loss Diet

2007-10-20T23:29:00.000-04:00

Changing habits is one of the most difficult challanges we human beings are facing. This also applies to changing food habits, and especially starting a weight loss diet, when you are used to eating what you want when you want it. When we feel defeated by this challenge it is easy to find excuses for not doing it. I'll discuss 7 common excuses for not starting up or staying on a fitness diet, and give you some tips on what to do to get your mind "on track" again. Read more

New Online Tool for Dining Out

2007-09-15T00:50:00.000-04:00

You're perusing the menu at a popular restaurant. Trying to make a healthy choice, you narrow your options. Which would you ultimately choose...Read more

Quiz: How Realistic Are You About Weight Loss?

2007-09-15T00:42:00.000-04:00

Learn how to get real and get results.

Having unrealistic expectations can make weight loss a frustrating process since lasting results don't always happen on a certain timetable. Take this 14-question quiz to get a deeper understanding of your weight loss expectations. Read more

Life On the Fat Lane...How fast food fuel obesity

2007-09-15T00:19:00.000-04:00

By Allison J. Cleary, EatingWell.com

I've stepped into the fire-grilled world of Burger King with a mission to order the healthiest meal on the menu. It's 12:30 in the afternoon, the line is six deep, orders from the drive-thru crackle over the intercom, and nine workers hustle to keep the burgers moving. Glossy posters of golden-crusted chicken and juicy bacon burgers hang everywhere. The unmistakable aroma of French fries and crispy chicken surrounds me, Read More

Fish Oil May Help You Lose Fat…But not that much fat.

2007-09-13T21:09:00.000-04:00

By Tom Venuto.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere for the last several years, you’ve probably heard about the health benefits of eating fatty fish or taking fish oil supplements.

Well, it looks like you might be able to add fat loss alongside the other benefits like heart, blood (cholesterol/triglycerides), brain, skin and joint health (and the rest of the list, which is too long to print here). Read the entire article and post your comments.

Living & Managing Osteoarthritis

2007-08-13T01:16:00.000-04:00

Living with osteoarthritis just got easier: Here are tips on assistive devices, exercises for osteoarthritis, natural pain treatment, personal stories, and more.

Maintain a Healthy Diet on a Road Trip

2007-08-12T23:51:00.000-04:00

Typical freeway fare includes fast food, microwave-ready service station options, bags of chips, and lots of sodas. These foods are almost always full of bad fats, lots of calories, and not much valuable nutrition. Plus, eating junk food for a couple of days can leave you feeling fatigued and crabby, and give you a stomach ache.

With a little bit of effort and willpower, you can navigate your way around the junk food and maintain your healthy diet while on a long road trip. You’ll feel healthier, more alert, and have more fun. Read more.

A New Twist on Yoga

2007-08-12T23:41:00.001-04:00

By Sarah Kliff
Aug. 20-27, 2007 issue - It's 10 o'clock on a Sunday morning at One Taste Urban Retreat Center in San Francisco. A dozen or so participants have just begun an hourlong yoga class, moving from group meditation to traditional yoga poses—downward-facing dog, baby cobra, warrior—with the help of an instructor. But there's something different about this yoga class: no one is wearing any clothes. Read more.

The New Face of Fitness is Getting Older

2007-08-11T01:59:00.000-04:00

(CNN) -- Sixty used to be old -- or at least it seemed to be. In the '80s, seniors had TV role models like the Golden Girls, Matlock and "Murder She Wrote's" mystery-writing sleuth, Jessica Fletcher. Harrison Ford may be 65, but he still fits into Indiana Jones' trousers from 1981.
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Now baby boomers can look to Goldie Hawn, Diane Sawyer and Harrison Ford for inspiration as they near retirement age. Today's seniors also have a much different view of fitness than their parents, said Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging.

"Exercise was actually a bad word," Milner said. "The term exercise meant hard work. It was what you did in the military or body builders did at Muscle Beach and women were told that if they did it they weren't womanly or it would hurt their reproductive organs."

Baby boomers like Jane Fonda, jogging pioneer Jim Fixx and aerobics inventor Ken Cooper helped create the modern fitness movement, according to Milner. Read more.

The Runners' List of Optimal Foods

2007-08-11T01:40:00.000-04:00

The Runners' List of Optimal FoodsBy Marion Webb Whether you're training for the prestigious Boston Marathon or run to stay healthy and fit, how you fuel your body can make the difference between running half-empty or to optimal performance.

To find out which foods will keep your running energized, we have consulted Exercise Physiologist Fabio Comana, M.A., M.S., who has an advanced degree in nutrition and is also an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant, and other experts on the right amounts of fueling sources, best foods to buy and nutritional guidelines to maximize your workouts and pre-competition foods.

A well-balanced diet with the proper balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat are essential to keep individuals healthy. For runners, especially marathoners, eating right is critical to maintain the body's essential functions, including those of the cardiovascular, respiratory and neuromuscular systems to generate oxygen, strength and endurance.Read more.

Fritz Makeover: Best Foods For Your Diet

2007-08-11T00:15:00.000-04:00

Most of us know what foods are good for us. Real foods. Stuff our grandmothers would have recognized as food. What you might not know is which options are best for your diet. Whether you’ve sworn off fatty foods or are on a low-carb kick, we’ll tell you what foods will work magic on your body. Start by choosing your diet plan.

Silk Plus Omega -3 DHA and Silk Plus Fiber

2007-08-06T22:13:00.000-04:00

If you can you use more fiber and Omega -3 DHA in your diet then you own it to your self to try the New Silk Plus which delivers everything you love about Silk, and then some.

Silk Plus Omega-3 DHA offers an added boost of DHA - a specific omega-3 linked to a wide variety of important health benefits.

Silk Plus Fiber gives you 5 grams of dietary fiber in every delicious serving - that's five times more fiber than regular Silk.

Check out the delicious and nutritious Silk Plus selections.

Fitness Infomercial Scams

2007-08-06T01:43:00.000-04:00

There are tons of customer complaints on almost every product being hocked on TV. Lots of interesting and eye-opening reading. Read more

You Are Where You Eat

2007-08-06T01:20:00.000-04:00

WEB EXCLUSIVE
By Sarah Kliff
Newsweek

July 27, 2007 - Our desks, cars, couches and even our beds are just a few of the settings for meals stuffed into an already overstuffed schedule. But abandoning the dining-room table for these locales may be an unwise diet choice, as not all eating sites are created equal. Many of the ways we eat can often lead to weight gain and digestion difficulties. Here are seven of the worst ways to chow down: Read more:

Six Of The Worst Workout Habits

2007-08-06T01:13:00.000-04:00

WEB EXCLUSIVE
By Sarah Kliff
Newsweek

Aug. 4, 2007 - Simply going to the gym doesn’t guarantee you’ll have a great workout. Reading a magazine on the treadmill, skipping breakfast before aerobics class, and ditching the weight room altogether are all things people often do that diminish the value of their visit. Here are six of the worst exercise habits many personal trainers say they see every day-and the best ways to avoid wasting time at the gym: Read more:

Fast Food: 6 Ways To Healthier Meals

2007-08-05T13:04:00.000-04:00

Fit fast food into your weight-loss or healthy diet plan. Make wise meal choices and practice moderation in portion control and menu selections.

Can fast food be part of a weight-loss or healthy diet plan? You might not think so. In fact, you might even think that you can't have a meal that's both quick and healthy.
But this isn't necessarily so. An occasional stop at a fast-food restaurant can fit into a healthy diet plan. The key is to choose wisely. Read more

China Bans Crude Birth Control Slogans

2007-08-05T12:59:00.000-04:00

BEIJING - China's top family planning agency has cracked down on crude and insensitive slogans used by rural authorities to enforce the country's strict population limits, state media said Sunday.

Slogans such as 'Raise fewer babies but more piggies,' and 'One more baby means one more tomb,' have been forbidden and a list of 190 acceptable slogans issued by the National Population and Family Planning Commission, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.
Such slogans are often found painted on roadside buildings in rural areas. Read more

Fatter Australians Cause Hazard for Mortuaries

2007-08-05T12:54:00.000-04:00

SYDNEY (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of Australians living outside major cities are overweight or obese, and extremely obese corpses are creating a safety hazard at mortuaries, according to two studies released on Sunday.

Nearly three quarters of men and 64 percent of women were overweight in a study of people in rural areas. Just 30 percent of those studied recorded a healthy weight, said research published in the Medical Journal of Australia.
"Urgent action is required at the highest level to change unhealthy lifestyle habits by improving diet, increasing physical activity and making our environments supportive of these objectives," wrote the lead researcher, Professor Edward Janus. Read more.

Female Cancer Survivors Lack Frank Sex Talk from Doctors

2007-08-05T12:47:00.000-04:00

Three out of four women treated for genital tract cancer feel their doctors should initiate more conversations about the cancer's impact on their sexual.

"We found that these women valued sexuality and participated in sexual relationships and activities at a rate similar to women who had not been through cancer treatment, but they were not adequately prepared for the sexual issues that their cancer or its treatment introduced," study author Dr. Stacy Lindau said in a prepared statement. The sexual problems included pain and limited lubrication. Read more.

Printable Workout Log

2007-08-05T04:39:00.000-04:00

As you complete an exercise session, place an X in the appropriate box according to which day you completed it. Also, rank the level of difficulty for each exercise and write down what you liked and didn't like (if that applies). This information will teach you accountability and will help you reach your fitness goals. Print a log

Fast Food Facts

2007-08-05T04:20:00.000-04:00

Fast Food Facts is your source for the most up-to-date nutritional information on your favorite fast food for dieting and weight control; sugar levels for diabetics; carbs (carbohydrate) for low-carb dieters; and health & nutrition class projects for students and teachers.

Create a Heart Healthy Diet

2007-08-05T04:15:00.000-04:00

Create-A-Diet Activity. Please choose whether you want to create your diet using the Heart Healthy Diet or the TLC Diet. Read Dietary guidelines for each diet.

Healthy Recipes

2007-08-05T03:41:00.000-04:00

http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/recipes.aspxThe American Council on Exercise and FoodFit have partnered together to bring you over 2,000 healthy, delicious recipes developed by FoodFit Executive Chef, Bonnie Moore, along with hundreds of recipes from FoodFit's Chef's Network.

These recipes rely heavily on seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains and protein with a lowered use of fats and sweets. We hope this extensive database of recipes will help you make healthy eating an easy and enjoyable part of your life. Go to Healthy Recipes

Exercise Library

2007-08-05T03:36:00.000-04:00

From basic to advanced workouts, proper form is essential. Choose from each category below to create your own workout depending on the amount of time you have and the equipment available to you.

Stability Ball TrainingLearn about the benefits of flexibility and mobility training on the stability ball. Download article Download workout

Resistance TrainingExercise bands are portable and easy to use as well as extremely effective for developing muscular strength and endurance. Download workout

Agility/Balance
Arms
Back
Chest
Core
Legs
Shoulders

Agility/Balance Top
Balance-training Exercises
Standing Yoga Poses
Jumping with Alternate Heel Touch
Hip Twist Jumps
Footwork with Stretch Band
Side to Side Shuffling

Arms Top
Triceps Kick-back
Bench Dip
Triceps Extension with a Towel and a Partner
Bent-over Row
Biceps Curl
Stretch Band Triceps Extension
Stretch Band Biceps Curl
Wrist Stretches
Overhead Triceps Extension on a Stability Ball
Inverted Wrist Curls
Single Arm Press with a Towel and a Partner
Overhead Triceps Press
Push-up
Overhead Press
Biceps Curl with a Towel and a Partner
Wrist Curls

Back Top
Cat-Camel
Seated Row
Upper Back with Stretch Band
Quadruped Lift
Stretch Band Lat Pulldown
Back Extension
Seated Row with a Towel and a Partner
Lateral Shoulder Raise with a Towel and a Partner
Stretch Band Lateral Raise
Prone Back Extension
Scapular Retraction
Shoulder Shrug
Upright Row
Single-arm Lat Pull-down
Pre-Natal Spinal Rotation

Chest Top
Stretch Band Chest Press
Supine Chest Fly
Chest Press

Core Top
Stretch Band Reverse Crunch
Stability Ball Push-ups
Stability Ball Abdominal Roll-ups
Core Body Medicine Ball Exercises
Side Bridge
Single-leg Reverse Curl
Birddog
Abdominal Curl

Legs Top
Terminal Knee Extensions with a Towel and a Partner
Stretch Band Squat
Double and Single-leg Bridge
Stretch Band Hamstring Curl
Stretch Band Leg Adduction
Stretch Band Leg Abduction
Single-knee to Chest
Double-knee to Chest
Active Hip Extension
Stability Ball Wall Squat
Heel Raise
Toe Raise
Squat
Backward Lunge
Hip Extension
Straight Leg Extension
Outer Thigh Lift
Inner Thigh Lift

Shoulders Top
Posterior Shoulder Extension
External Shoulder Rotation
Lateral Deltoid Raise
Front Deltoid Raise
Internal Shoulder Rotation