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eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet You don't have to say no to nuts! Nuts are a good source of fiber, protein, complex carbohydrate and protein. They also are good sources of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Because they're also high in fat (not saturated fat), limit your nuts to an occasional serving of one ounce. Enjoy almonds, walnuts and pecans for a healthy boost. Fitness Keep yourself in check. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. Try to get in at least 20 minutes of cardiovascular activity most days of the week. Manage your stress. Ask your doctor about taking an aspirin a day. Avoid high fat foods."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Fat is essential for good health. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats from olives, nuts and grains are healthiest; saturated fats from palm oil, palm kernel oil and coconut oil are less desirable. Including omega-3 fatty acids from fish in your diet helps lower your risk for heart disease and certain cancers. Trans fat has none of the health benefits of the other fats mentioned. Fitness There are no bones about it. Even men get osteoporosis, and it’s never too early to prevent it. Strength train regularly, cut back on caffeine and make sure you take in about 1,000mg of calcium a day in calcium-rich foods like cheese, clams, milk, oysters, shrimp and spinach. Or consider taking a calcium supplement plus Vitamin D to help your body absorb it."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Proteins are building blocks of skin, internal organs and muscle and compose our immune system and hormones. We manufacture 14 of the 22 essential amino acids. The rest we obtain from our diet. Animal proteins contain all essential amino acids, and soybeans are the only plant source that contains all eight. Eat a variety of plant foods, including nuts, legumes and grains to obtain all essential amino acids. Fitness Back up your back. Don’t forget to train your lower back. Keeping your lower back strong can keep you injury free so you can work on the other body parts you need to focus on. Keep your back strong and chances are you’ll never suffer debilitating back pain. But we can’t promise you’ll never meet another pain in the neck. "
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Proteins are building blocks of skin, internal organs and muscle and compose our immune system and hormones. We manufacture 14 of the 22 essential amino acids. The rest we obtain from our diet. Animal proteins contain all essential amino acids, and soybeans are the only plant source that contains all eight. Eat a variety of plant foods, including nuts, legumes and grains to obtain all essential amino acids. Fitness Back up your back. Don’t forget to train your lower back. Keeping your lower back strong can keep you injury free so you can work on the other body parts you need to focus on. Keep your back strong and chances are you’ll never suffer debilitating back pain. But we can’t promise you’ll never meet another pain in the neck."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Studies show potassium-rich foods can lower your risk for stroke or prevent stroke. This is another important reason to eat your vegetables and fruits! Some favorable mentions include tomatoes, spinach, bananas, oranges and cantaloupe. Replacing processed foods and juice with whole fruit and vegetables means reducing those nutritionally inadequate processed foods. Fitness Wet your pants. Swimming is the quickest, most efficient way to get in your cardio, strength and flexibility workouts all in one go without pounding the heck out of your joints. Just remember to warm up and stretch before and after you dip in the water."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Dark green leafy vegetables and salad greens are richer in beta-carotene than lightly colored veggies. Romaine lettuce contains six times as much vitamin C and eight times more beta-carotene than iceberg lettuce. Spinach, watercress, arugula and chicory are other good choices. A cup of dark green broccoli contains 90% of the RDA for vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. Fitness Take care of your skin. Remember to slap on sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection before you exercise outside. Choose brands that are waterproof and re-apply after sweating or swimming. Avoid outdoor activities at midday if you can and wear a hat to protect your face or your head. "
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Dark green leafy vegetables and salad greens are richer in beta-carotene than lightly colored veggies. Romaine lettuce contains six times as much vitamin C and eight times more beta-carotene than iceberg lettuce. Spinach, watercress, arugula and chicory are other good choices. A cup of dark green broccoli contains 90% of the RDA for vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. Fitness Take care of your skin. Remember to slap on sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection before you exercise outside. Choose brands that are waterproof and re-apply after sweating or swimming. Avoid outdoor activities at midday if you can and wear a hat to protect your face or your head."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Dark green leafy vegetables and salad greens are richer in beta-carotene than lightly colored veggies. Romaine lettuce contains six times as much vitamin C and eight times more beta-carotene than iceberg lettuce. Spinach, watercress, arugula and chicory are other good choices. A cup of dark green broccoli contains 90% of the RDA for vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene. Fitness Take care of your skin. Remember to slap on sunscreen with UVA and UVB protection before you exercise outside. Choose brands that are waterproof and re-apply after sweating or swimming. Avoid outdoor activities at midday if you can and wear a hat to protect your face or your head."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Choose your condiments wisely. Ketchup and mustard are low-calorie, low-fat, full-flavor extras with just 15 calories per tablespoon. However, these condiments are high in sodium with 15 to 180 milligrams per tablespoon. Make your own sodium-free mustard by mixing mustard powder with water, vinegar or milk. If you’d like to spice up your meals, mix in some fiery hot Japanese wasabi mustard. Fitness Who said you have to act your age? Remember playing stickball, handball or whiffle ball? Stage a tournament on your block or get the guys together for a game of pick up basketball. You’ll burn hundreds of calories before you know it. And then you can go home and have someone kiss your boo-boo and make it better."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Regular physical activity can help you lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol levels. Even moderate-intensity activity can provide benefits, if done for 30 minutes most days of the week. Try brisk walking, bicycling or gardening. Consult your doctor before beginning any new diet or exercise program, especially if you have any health problems or if you’re over 50 and not used to energetic activity. Fitness Having trouble fitting in fitness? Start with just three serious training days a week where you really go for it. On the other days, find an activity that is challenging but fun. Just keep moving."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Enjoy tomatoes for flavor and good nutrition. They contain lycopene, an antioxidant that protects against disease. Use ripe, red tomatoes for the best flavor; they should be firm, but give slightly to gentle palm pressure. To peel, submerge tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds. Then plunge into cold water, drain and slip off skins. Fitness A bike ride a day keeps the calories away. Depending on your size and effort you can burn 400 – 1000 calories an hour cycling and you won’t pound your ankles and knees into submission like you would when running. Just ask Lance Armstrong, if you can catch him."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Make two meals out of one. Portion size is one of the leading factors of obesity. Most people only need 3 to 4 ounces of meat or fish per meal. Restaurants typically serve 10 to 16 ounces, more than three times what you need. For your health -- and your pocketbook -- share your meal or take half home. Ask the waiter to serve half your meal and put the leftovers in a take-home box. Fitness Be cautious when you are traveling. If you’re planning on exercising abroad, make sure you know the traffic laws and where it’s safe to bike or run. Remember that you may be under the jurisdiction of a foreign government. When in doubt, stick to hotel fitness centers. After all, chances are pretty slim that you’ll get a ticket for wearing shorts in the elevator."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Enjoy soy nuts for a high-protein, high-fiber snack. Soy nuts are lower in fat and calories like many traditional roasted nuts. Soy nuts are simply whole soybeans that have been soaked in water for at least eight hours. They’re then baked or roasted until crunchy and browned. If you’re watching your sodium, buy unsalted soy nuts. Fitness Stretch the truth. Researchers in Quincy, MA found that beginning exercisers on a 10-week program who did simple 20 second stretches after their weight training gained an average of 19% more strength than subjects who did not stretch. And they were taller too (Just kidding)." Publish
Nutrition & Fitness on Yahoo! Health: "Surprise! A few short exercise sessions a day can be as valuable as one longer session. The key to making exercise a habit is to fit it comfortably into your schedule. If you can't find a 30-minute block of time, try three 10-minute stints over the course of the day."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Walking is a step in the right direction. Remember, your form is very important. Keep your chin up and your shoulders held slightly back. Walk so that the heel of your foot touches the ground first then roll your weight forward. Walk with your toes pointed forward and swing your arms as you walk. Be sure to get your heart rate up when you walk. Fitness All socks are not created equal. If you’re still wearing the same old crew socks for everything, it’s time to get sport specific. Just like there are different shoes, there are specific socks for hiking, walking, running, weight training and even water sports."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Prevent yourself from overeating with these tips. Don't hesitate to ask for a doggie bag when dining out -- you'll have tomorrow's lunch already made. Offer to share an entree, appetizer or dessert. At home, serve the entrée and starch dishes in the kitchen. Put a big salad and vegetables on the table. Help yourself to seconds if you like. Fitness Don’t get stuck in a rut. If you’ve been using barbells, try using machines or dumbbells. It’s easy to get into the habit of going through the motions of doing the same exercises over and over. Live it up! Change the angles or range of motion. But don’t get reckless and ruin your form."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet The USDA’s 5- A-Day initiative aims to get Americans to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. There are plenty of ways to do this. Pile veggies like cucumber slices, sprouts or carrot shavings on your sandwich. Enjoy fruit for breakfast. Add a banana to your cereal. Berries contain the most fiber and least calories of all fruit; have a handful. Broil half a grapefruit topped with cinnamon. Fitness Variety is the spice of life. If you’ve been hitting the same gym every morning, try going to a friend’s gym on a free pass, take a group fitness class, do a boot camp video at home or run on a scenic trail. Even reversing the order you do your bike ride or run can add a new challenge."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Cooked soybeans are good sources of soy protein and antioxidants. They contain no cholesterol and little saturated fat. Add soybeans to stir-fry dishes. Add cubed tofu or soybeans to homemade or canned soups. Toss soybeans in a salad. When you bake a batch of chili, add a heaping helping. You can also blend a serving of soybeans and fresh garlic in a food processor for an appetizing spread. Fitness Keep a training log. Writing down everything will help you follow the details of your program and give you a quick reference of routines to alternate. Plus you can admire your progress and pat yourself on the back (but stretch first before you try it). "
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Cooked soybeans are good sources of soy protein and antioxidants. They contain no cholesterol and little saturated fat. Add soybeans to stir-fry dishes. Add cubed tofu or soybeans to homemade or canned soups. Toss soybeans in a salad. When you bake a batch of chili, add a heaping helping. You can also blend a serving of soybeans and fresh garlic in a food processor for an appetizing spread. Fitness Keep a training log. Writing down everything will help you follow the details of your program and give you a quick reference of routines to alternate. Plus you can admire your progress and pat yourself on the back (but stretch first before you try it)."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Do you get enough calcium? Your bones will be strong or weak, depending upon your diet and lifestyle. If you don’t consume enough calcium, your body takes it from your bones to keep your heart and muscles working properly. You should get a minimum of 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium daily. Milk, yogurt and tofu are great sources of calcium. Fitness Have fun in the sun. Don’t go from couch potato to beach potato. Use your day by the sea to get in some extra activity. Join a volleyball tournament, take a bike ride, try windsurfing, go surfing or jog along the water. But never, EVER wear a tiny Speedo."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Add flavor instead of fat to your food. Use a non-stick pan and spray or brush sparingly with oil. Try a variety of flavor enhancers like onions, fresh garlic, ginger root and chilies for an exotic Asian flair. Mustard, lemon, lime, flavored vinegars, sherry or other cooking wines make great marinades and sauces. Add plenty of fresh herbs and spices to enhance flavor. Fitness If you have arthritis, here are some tips for relief. Maintain good posture to equally distribute stress throughout the joints. Don’t overdo it as arthritis is an inflammatory condition and overuse can cause flare-ups. Use proper muscle groups when lifting, store things at a comfortable level and exercise frequently to prevent muscles and joints from getting stiff. Remember to rest."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Add flavor instead of fat to your food. Use a non-stick pan and spray or brush sparingly with oil. Try a variety of flavor enhancers like onions, fresh garlic, ginger root and chilies for an exotic Asian flair. Mustard, lemon, lime, flavored vinegars, sherry or other cooking wines make great marinades and sauces. Add plenty of fresh herbs and spices to enhance flavor. Fitness Fitness and food formulate a winning combination. The more you move, the better you eat. People who exercise at least 3 hours a week tend to eat a more balanced diet and think twice before pigging out. Plus, they don’t have to cut as many calories from their diet and risk feeling deprived or cranky."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Whole wheat flour is not necessarily better for you in terms of stabilizing blood sugar, but it is more nutritious than white flour. Whole wheat flour contains all the “original” nutrition from the kernel. Processed flour removes the kernel and the original nutrition, including vitamins, minerals and fiber. Whenever possible, choose products that use whole-wheat flour instead of white flour. Fitness Have a break down. To break through an exercise plateau, try break down training where you do one set to failure and then immediately drop the amount of weight by 5 – 10% to get in a few more reps. You can boost muscle strength by nearly 40% with break down training versus stopping at 10 reps."
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Coffee and tea contain tannic acid, a substance that can decrease the iron that your body absorbs from certain foods. Scientific research studies indicate that a cup of tea with a meal may decrease iron absorption by 64% and a cup of coffee within one hour of a meal may decrease iron absorption by 39%. Consuming coffee one hour before the meal does not decrease iron absorption.
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If you really want to see how effective your workouts are use a heart rate monitor. Over time, you’ll see your heart rate decreasing with the same workload. This means your body is becoming more efficient. Watch yourself go from frumpy to fit before your vary eyes. 
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Schedule your yearly physical. Isn’t preventing disease better than treating it? Discuss creating baseline records for cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar. Your physician will order the tests you need to measure against periodically. Perform monthly breast, prostate and skin self-exams. Eat well, stay at a healthy weight and keep active. Fitness Improve your grades! For every 2 percent increase on the treadmill grade, you burn 25% more calories. Try intervals of increasing the inclines during your walks or runs to increase your level of fitness and burn more calories."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Tell your doctor if you’re taking any herbal or dietary supplements. “Natural” products can interfere with prescription medications. For example, vitamin E may enhance the effects of blood thinners. No agency, private or governmental, regulates or inspects dietary supplements for safety or purity. Let the buyer beware. Fitness Double your pleasure. If you’ve been doing just one set of each exercise for several months, it’s probably time to add a second set. Increasing the volume of exercises is one way to keep your muscles stimulated and improve your strength."
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Does your food influence your mood?
People's biochemical responses to food vary dramatically. Some people respond better to carbohydrates while others feel better when they eat more protein. You need to take your body’s needs into perspective. Therefore, the only way to find out whether a particular diet treatment will work for you is to try it for a few weeks.
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Exercising but not seeing big improvements? Try a personal trainer. Guys who train with professional supervision achieve strength gains 30 – 45% greater than guys who train alone. Plus they get results 30% quicker.
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There are no magic pills or potions you can take to achieve your ideal weight. Weight loss doesn’t come in a bottle; no creams will produce muscle or slimness. Take the opportunity to eat a healthy diet and to exercise; these two ingredients are keys to permanent, healthy weight loss. Join a support board and talk daily with other members who will help you reach your goals.
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Wear your bucket o’ brains. If you’re going to go cycling, get a helmet in the smallest size that’s comfortable and wear it every time you ride. Adults are twice as likely to die of head injuries then kids, because kids wear them and adults don’t.
Health and Diet
There are no magic pills or potions you can take to achieve your ideal weight. Weight loss doesn’t come in a bottle; no creams will produce muscle or slimness. Take the opportunity to eat a healthy diet and to exercise; these two ingredients are keys to permanent, healthy weight loss. Join a support board and talk daily with other members who will help you reach your goals.
Fitness
Wear your bucket o’ brains. If you’re going to go cycling, get a helmet in the smallest size that’s comfortable and wear it every time you ride. Adults are twice as likely to die of head injuries then kids, because kids wear them and adults don’t.
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Prepare to succeed
According to a nationwide survey, of all the people who make New Year’s resolutions, less than half have a plan in place for achieving them! The best predictor of success is preparedness. With a solid plan in place, you’re bound to reach your goals. Begin slowly, adopt lifestyle changes, and make your New Year’s Resolution permanent.
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If it hurts when you do it, don’t do it. To make your body an injury-free zone, warm up before you workout, alternate activities to avoid overuse, learn proper technique and don’t ignore your aches and pains.
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