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How to avoid a heart attack?
Written on 6 Jun, 2009 at 15:38 in Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle | viewed 511 views times | 0 Comments
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Heart diseases occur when the heart blood vessels (also called coronary arteries) becomes narrow due to fat deposits also called plaques. The... (Continue reading)
Is vegetarianism the better choice?
Written on 9 Jan, 2009 at 12:51 in Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Healthy Lifestyle, Weight Loss | viewed 1,118 views times | 0 Comments
Today, there are more and more people switching their diet to vegetarianism. Is this a smart choice? Many argue that a vegetarian diet does not allow one to get essential elements in their diet, such as protein and calcium.Â... (Continue reading)
Taking a Vitamin Supplement
Written on 14 Jul, 2008 at 10:32 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle | viewed 1,673 views times | 2 Comments
There are a number of essential vitamins that the body needs to function properly and it is possible to take these in the form of a vitamin supplement. The majority of people do not have a balanced diet and they... (Continue reading)
Pedometer use helps Weight Loss
Written on 9 Mar, 2008 at 20:47 in Diet & Nutrition, Featured, General Health | viewed 7,834 views times | 6 Comments
You can improve exercise by using daily Pedometer to monitor steps. According to an article published in Journal of Family Medicine, Pedometer use can help one lose weight without dieting and improve their blood pressure.... (Continue reading)
What are the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids?
Written on 8 Sep, 2006 at 22:17 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle | viewed 767 views times | 0 Comments
Over the past decade, Omega-3 fatty acids have gained widespread attention in both medical community as well as in lay press for their health benefits. Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the two types of polyunsaturated fats. The other type is... (Continue reading)
Tips on Improving Your Eating Style
Written on 4 Jul, 2006 at 17:46 in Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyle | viewed 675 views times | 0 Comments
In April 2006 issue of Health Magazine[1], there was an article on assessing your eating style [2]. It was interesting to know how people eat. You can read the complete article (see below), but here are some of the tips... (Continue reading)
Shopping for Food – Strategies to reduce weight
Written on 3 Jul, 2006 at 9:09 in Diet & Nutrition, General Health | viewed 1 views times | 0 Comments
Shopping for right food is also a key element when you are trying to lose weight. These guidelines below will help you select the right food when you are shopping: Tip Sheet: Healthy Eating Starts with Healthy Shopping This 1-page tip sheet... (Continue reading)
Count Calories for Effective Weight Loss
Written on 1 Jun, 2006 at 17:34 in Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness | viewed 1 views times | 4 Comments
You should count calories to effectivelyly lose weight. You need to cut down on calories intake daily. To take off one pound per week, you’ll need to reduce calories by 500 per day. (One pound of body fat equals about... (Continue reading)
Develop Diet Plan for Weight Loss
Written on 1 Jun, 2006 at 12:48 in Diet & Nutrition | viewed 1 views times | 1 Comment
We hear about many recommendations for diet from all sources, for example, “Eat 2000 calorie diet”, “Eat more fruits and Vegetables”, etc. The Dietary Guidelines recommend that at least half of all grains eaten (at least 3 one ounce-equivalents) per... (Continue reading)
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Written on 1 Jun, 2006 at 12:09 in Diet & Nutrition, Exercise & Fitness | viewed 1 views times | 1 Comment
Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.. BMI does not differentiate between body fat and muscle mass. Therefore, body builders and people who have a... (Continue reading)