May 2008 Archives
8:16 AM Fri, May 30, 2008 | Permalink
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) National meeting is happening in Indianapolis right now. ACSM is the largest, most respected sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. The American College of Sports Medicine promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.
A repor...
2:39 PM Tue, May 27, 2008 | Permalink
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If every season has its sport, the sport of summer for a lot of people has to be GRILLING! Grilling food, as compared to more standard cooking methods such as frying, baking, broiling or roasting, has advantages. For one, the clean-up is minimal and to boost, it is a great way to reduce the fat of prepared foods without reducing the flavor. Grilling in hot weather can also have drawbacks. The biggest is the risk for food poisoning from gr...
9:03 PM Thu, May 22, 2008 | Permalink
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There is a lot of hype and misinformation surrounding nutrition. The goal of the newsletter this week is to uncover just some of the hype that surrounds certain foods. Here's our list of the 7 most overrated foods (and drinks). Hype, marketing, and slick advertising work wonders to line the pockets of these companies. But we're not letting them get away with it anymore!
Breakfast cereal: Surprised? Of course breakfast ...
7:20 AM Wed, May 07, 2008 | Permalink
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We've all encountered long nights and periods where getting optimal amounts of sleep just isn't possible. However, have you ever stopped to think that your lack of sleep may be contributing to weight gain? Research has shown that individuals who get fewer than 5 hours of sleep per night produce higher amounts of a hormone that stimulates appetite. And we thought those cravings for Starbucks calorie and caffeine laden drinks were just a desi...
3:24 PM Thu, May 01, 2008 | Permalink
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This week (and weekend) is arguably the biggest week ever in Louisville with parades, races, and a whole lot of parties!
So how do you maintain a healthy lifestyle while still enjoying yourself with all the festivities? It IS possible, you just have to plan ahead. Here are 5 tips to help you do just that.
1. Watch the alcohol intake. Every 4 oz glass of wine provides 100-150 calories. Mint julips, around 1...
