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eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Egg safety is important, especially since bad eggs can cause food-borne illness. Before you purchase a carton of eggs, examine them. Avoid cartons with cracked eggs. Don’t leave raw or cooked eggs out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. Don’t eat raw eggs. Be mindful of expiration dates. When in doubt, throw them out! Fitness Give purpose to every workout. The more carefully you plan your weight training program, the more meaningful, exciting and effective each session will be. Although we encourage long term goals, you should have a goal in mind for each workout. It may mean going a little longer, a little faster, a little heavier on the resistance or trying a new exercise."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Cataracts are the world’s most common cause of blindness. In recent studies, nutrition has been looked at as a preventative measure. Antioxidant compounds like vitamin E, C and beta-carotene have been linked to delaying cataract formation. The studies are still in the preliminary phase, but it appears eating fruits and vegetables can’t hurt! Fitness Reduce your risk of diabetes. Adult onset diabetes is a growing problem for women and men. Research indicates that weight training can increase glucose utilization in the body by 23 percent in four months. Exercise acts like insulin in regulating the blood sugars in the body and is the best thing for the health of a diabetic."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Don’t judge a book by its cover. When choosing a nutrition book, look past the cover. Make sure the author is credentialed and has education in the nutrition field. Read reviews about the book by other health professionals. Skim through the pages -- if the book promises results, look for another one. There are no guarantees with nutrition and health. Don’t fall for empty promises! Fitness Don’t hesitate to consult your doctor. If you have a minor illness, but your instinct is telling you to take a rest from exercise, listen to your intuition and check with your physician if you are seriously concerned. Better safe than sorry."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Make your goals specific and reasonable. Reach for the stars but make sure your goals are achievable. Start with baby steps. Change your goal from, “I will eat healthier” to “I will eat at least 3 servings of vegetables each day.” Revisit your goals often to assess your progress. Remember, small steps add up quickly -- you’ll reach your goal before you know it! Fitness Exercise is the best medicine. In a survey of more than 46,000 people, exercise scored better than other remedies for allergies, depression, high cholesterol, insomnia and respiratory infections. Participants also favored exercise over alternative therapies such as herbs and acupuncture. Yeah, would you rather go swimming or stick needles in yourself? Hmmmm. Tough choice."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Eating healthy is an adventure! Expand your horizons and try something new each week. This will bring variety to your plate. Try couscous or kasha in place of rice or pasta. Explore tropical fruits like mangos or papaya when in season. Go meatless with tofu or yummy hummus. There is a whole world of healthy foods out there that you’ve never tried. Give exotic foods a chance. Fitness Dust yourself off. If you drastically go off your diet or miss a workout session one day or even one week, don’t hate yourself! Get back on track and ignore those voices in your head that tell you you’re a mental weakling. Tell yourself that it was a minor setback and that the past does not equal the present or the future."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Are your iron levels low? Include foods rich in iron. The most absorbable sources of iron come from animal proteins like red meat, poultry, fish and liver. Many breads and cereals are also enriched with iron. Whenever you consume an iron rich food, include a source of vitamin C. This will help to increase the absorption of iron. For example, have a side salad with peppers and a chicken sandwich. Fitness Strengthen your mental health. A Harvard study found that 10 weeks of strength training reduced clinical depression symptoms more successfully than standard counseling did. Women who strength train commonly report feeling more confident and capable as a result of their program."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Milk is a great source of calcium and protein. You can enjoy it even if you’re lactose intolerant! Opt for lactose-free milk or soy milk. Since whole milk is high in fat, choose nonfat or 1% fat. You can also get your calcium from dark green leafy vegetables, beans, soy products or calcium fortified juice and cereal. Fitness Exercise to keep your immunity strong. Researchers have found a link between regular exercise and improved immune function response. Experts William Primos and James Wappes note that during moderate exercise immune cells circulate more quickly through your body and are better at destroying viruses and bacteria."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Do you lose energy by the middle of the afternoon each day? Your blood sugar levels drop about 4 hours after lunch, hence the lack of energy. Skip the candy bar or coffee. Instead have a healthy snack containing protein, carbohydrate and fat. Try yogurt topped with your favorite crunchy cereal, crackers topped with low-fat cheese or a slice of whole grain bread with peanut butter. Fitness The right treadmill for you: Treadmills are a safe and convenient choice for your home gym, but make sure you try before you buy. Do not let the price be your only deciding factor. You should walk on the treadmill for at least 10 minutes to see how it feels on your body, hear the volume of the motor, scan the programs, try the incline and make sure it’s sturdy and has the features you require. Treadmills range in price from $400 to $4000 so choose carefully."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Fortified foods have nutrients added that were not present before processing. Many breakfast cereals are fortified with 100% of the Daily Value for nutrients. You may be able to skip the vitamin pill by having a fortified cereal for breakfast or for snack. If you do need a supplement, take it with or after meals to optimize absorption. Vitamins tend to work best together with other nutrients. Fitness Find a simple home workout. Convenience is one of the biggest factors in sticking to an exercise program so having a home workout is a good idea. Basic equipment like dumbbells, fitness bands, a fitness ball and a mat are enough to give even the most experienced exerciser an effective and challenging workout in the comforts of home. Stick to the basic moves like push-ups, squats, lunges and crunches to get started."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Season your vegetables with herbs and spices or low-fat/sodium broth, instead of fat or sauces. Tasty combinations include dill with steamed carrots, rosemary on boiled potatoes, and vinegar on spinach. Spice up your entire diet by experimenting with new herbs and spices. With soups and stews, add the herbs during the last hour of cooking. Fitness Form comes first. No matter what exercise you’re doing, perfect technique is the key to a safe and effective workout. If you are a beginner your first option would be supervision by a certified trainer. If that’s not possible, try following an instructor on a video. It helps to look at your form in a mirror so you can make adjustments in mastering exercise movements and postures. You can also visualize the animated instructor available on the eDiets fitness program."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet To cook healthy, you need the right cookware! Microwave's cook vegetables quickly, preserve nutrients and conveniently heat leftovers in no time. A steamer is versatile for cooking veggies, rice, poultry, or fish. It’s easy to use, retains the nutrients in foods, and is a healthier option than frying. Nonstick pots and pans allow you to cook with little or no added fat. Fitness Guaranteed to boost your metabolism! Strength training is your secret weapon to an increased metabolism. If you strength train regularly you will add lean muscle to your body. Every pound of muscle on your body takes up to 50 calories a day to maintain. A pound of fat only requires 2 calories a day to sustain it. So the more muscle you have the greater your metabolism, even when you are sleeping."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet Here is a strategy to reach and maintain your goal. Create a personal mission statement for yourself and put it in an envelope with before and after pictures of yourself. This will remind you of your hard work and serve as an oath to your healthy lifestyle change. Make at least three copies and keep the envelopes in easily accessible spots so that you can remind yourself of your job well done! Fitness Modify your exercise intensity when sick. If you have cold or flu symptoms, you cannot power away your ailment through more intense workouts. In fact, you may make your illness worse. A simple sore throat, for example, could indicate an infection, and your immunity to fight it will be reduced if you continue vigorous exercise. Moderate exercise, however, is fine for mild cold symptoms as long your heart rate and body temperature do not increase excessively."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Never, never starve yourself the day of a party or gathering. You will only throw off your metabolism and set yourself up for a caloric crash. Once you get your day started with breakfast continue to eat 'mini-meals' about every 2 1/2 hours. It will do wonders in keeping your metabolism and appetite under control. Fitness Don’t infect or become infected. Be alert to air-quality conditions at your training facility. During cold and flu seasons, exercise during less-crowded hours to avoid catching or transmitting viruses. Consider outdoor activities if weather conditions permit."
eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Keep alcohol to a minimum at holiday parties. Alcohol is empty calories. One ounce of alcohol has 70 to 100 calories; some mixed drinks are higher in calories due to the heavy cream or fruit syrup mixed in. Quench your thirst with non-alcoholic beverages and when you do imbibe, remember, one drink is festive, more is a bore! Fitness Fit balls are fantastic for stretching your entire body. You can smoothly roll into a stretch to intensify it. Using the fit ball enables you to be safely supported and achieve positions that are not possible while lying on the floor. The ball can reduce stress on your joints and encourage the spinal muscles to relax as compression on the spine is reduced. Give it a try -- your muscles will thank you for it."
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