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August 2008
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Recently by Dr. Kara Mohr
In the 90's people became fat phobic. So healthy meant fat-free. In the early 2000's carbohydrates were the enemy and so healthy meant carb-free. Now, in 2008 we're finding ourselves somewhere in between (Than... Have you been struggling to take off those last few pounds? Don't start another diet. Grab a pen and paper and get to work! A recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that "Those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records. It seems that the simple act of writing down what you eat encourages people to consume fewer calories." Start by purchasing ... In honor of the holiday, we encourage you to show your patriotism by eating red, white and blue (no, the colored icing on the cookies and cakes don't count...) Choose Red Foods: raspberries, strawberries, apples, radishes, red bell pepper, red onions, tomatoes and watermelons Choose Blue Foods: Blueberries, blackberries, eggplant, figs, plums Choose White Foods: bananas, cauliflower, garlic, mushrooms, onions All drugs have one thing in common -- they're addicting. And believe it or not, so is exercise. Exercise is the greatest "drug" in the world. But for some reason, few health care professionals actually prescribe this drug like they do others. We are a fast food nation. Convenience, price, and availability make fast food meals a major staple in the hectic American lifestyle. However, eating in fast food restaurants makes calorie control especially difficult. Many foods are fried and extra calories and fat are everywhere. If you find yourself in a fast food restaurant, try these "on the spot" strategies. Pre-packaged salads and salad bars can be healthy options. ... 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... 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... |
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