We all have days where we feel like we’re dragging a little, and that is normal. But what do you do when energy levels stay low? In addition to making sure you are getting an adequate amount of sleep, the following are 10 tips to help increase energy levels: 1.) Get a physical checkup to […]
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The Scale…A Friend or Foe?
When trying to lose weight, the scale can be a tool to help track progress. In this way it is your friend because it can help you to determine if you are on track and keep you honest. However, I also feel that it can be your worst enemy and one of the main reasons […]
Not All Fats Are Created Equal
Often, fats are referred to as “good” fats or “bad” fats. But what makes a fat “good” or “bad”, and which foods contain these different types of fats? Fats are often defined as good or bad based on how they affect heart health. Some fats can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke by […]
Can a Pill Really Replace Exercise?
This month, an article was published in Cell journal which stated that researchers may have found a pill that can provide some of the same benefits as exercise. Not surprisingly, this was all over the news as soon as the report was released. After all, wouldn’t it be easier to take a pill than go […]
Iron in the Diet
What is the role of Iron in the body? One of the main roles of iron is to carry oxygen to the blood. When you don’t get enough iron in the diet, it can lead to iron deficiency anemia. Symptoms of this condition include low energy levels, headaches, irritability, shortness of breath and weight loss. […]
Wii Sports vs. Real Sports: How Do the Workouts Compare?
The rising rate of childhood obesity has become a major concern in this country, and a contributing factor is a decline in physical activity among children. Video games and TV have been part of the problem, as the average person in the United States “spends an average of 19-25 hours per week watching TV and […]
Stress: Is it Causing Weight Gain?
Stress management can be an important part of overall health and well being, but it also plays an important part in weight management. A study published in the American journal Epidemiology followed over 10,000 individuals for a 19-year period. Researches found that there is “a direct relationship between work stress and risk of general obesity […]
Website: Recipes to Meet Specific Needs
One way to keep a healthy diet new and exciting is to continue to try new foods and new recipes. Websites like eatingwell.com can make it easy to find healthy recipes to meet your personal needs. You can do a basic search if you are just looking for a main ingredient (i.e. poultry, pasta, seafood, […]
Tips for Eating Out as a Vegetarian
A Vegetarian diet is one which excludes all animal products. However, there are several variations of vegetarian diets. For example, some vegetarians include dairy products, others include eggs and some include both. With dietary restrictions like this, it can make eating out challenging. Below are some tips for choosing vegetarian meals in a restaurant. Choose […]
A Powerful Weight Loss Tool…and You Already Own It
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, food journals can be a powerful tool that can be used to aid in weight loss. In fact, the study found “participants who kept food records almost daily for six months lost twice as much weight as those who did not”. Food […]