Weather you’re looking to lose weight, lower your cholesterol or just get your digestive tract more “regular”, you may want to take a look at amount of fiber you get in your diet. Most Americans consume an average of about 11-14 grams of fiber per day, which is only about half of what is recommended. […]
Monthly Archives: February 2008
Does Eating Late Make You Gain Weight?
Most of us have heard that if you are trying to lose weight you shouldn’t eat after 8:00 at night. So is it true or is it a myth? Let’s sort through fact and fiction. The truth is that a calorie is a calorie, and it doesn’t matter what time of day you eat those […]
Where’s the Beef…It’s No Longer a Mystery
There is no longer a need to ask “where’s the beef” when fast food burgers now pack in up to 1,420 calories. That is an entire days worth of calories for many people in one sandwich alone. Take a look at the following link to see how burgers at other fast food restaurants compare: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6504934/
Exercise May Help with Depression
Experts have believed that exercise can help with depression for years, but now there is scientific evidence to support these beliefs. In fact, research has found that exercise works as well to help with the symptoms of depression as psychotherapy and pharmacological treatments. This is very important since 20-59% of people discontinue antidepressants within 3 […]
Are You at a Healthy Weight?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool used to help classify if an individual underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. While BMI is not a direct measure of body compositions (i.e. body fat), it can be a useful tool to help identify possible weight problems. You can visit the following website and follow the directions […]
Consumer Reports Reviews TV Exercise Equipment
Did you ever watch an infomercial for workout equipment and get drawn in by how quickly they claim you can lose pounds and inches. Can you really can get the “long, lean look of a dancer’s body” in “just two 30-minute workouts a week” using the Fluidity Bar? If you’ve ever wondered if there is […]