20 Best Muscle Building Foods Slide Show

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 






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The Benefits of Eating Coconut

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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