A Step in the Light Direction

A Step in the Light Direction

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You walk all day long. Wouldn’t it be nice to find out exactly how many calories you’re burning? You can with the purchase of a pedometer. Pedometers monitor every step you take and can cost as little as $5. It’s a more economic option for those who don’t want to…

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Put Your Diet on Ice

Put Your Diet on Ice

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Frozen entrees have come a long way from the tasteless TV dinners of the 1960s. They’re not just shapeless blocks of frost-covered foodstuffs anymore. There’s a size, taste and cuisine for every discriminating palate and diet. Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers, Healthy Choice and other brands are a dream for busy…

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What’s So Bad About LDL?

What’s So Bad About LDL?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cholesterol has become a huge buzzword among physicians who are constantly warning their patients about the dangers of high cholesterol. Too much cholesterol contributes to hardening of the arteries. Essentially it can lead to heart disease, which is the top killer of adults in the United States. Total cholesterol should…

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Should You Cyber-Train?

Should You Cyber-Train?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Personal trainers used to be reserved for the rich and famous, but many people and gymgoers are finding that trainers are more accessible than ever. Moreover, using a trainer doesn’t have to break the bank, especially if you split the cost with friends and go together. Personal trainers charge anywhere…

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Doubles Anyone? Tackle Tennis

Doubles Anyone? Tackle Tennis

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It doesn’t matter if you’re up for singles or doubles, you’ll love the health benefits that come along with a game of tennis. Tennis not only improves your quality of life, but it also helps you live longer, just like many other physical activities. Physical activity increases lifespan, reduces the…

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How Low Is Too Low-Fat?

How Low Is Too Low-Fat?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Low-fat diets were all the rage in the ’90s, and people still seem to want to adhere to the all-or-nothing philosophy of dieting. But moderation pays off when you’re devising a healthy plan for eating. Too little fat can be detrimental to many healthful goals. So how little is too…

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The Domino Effect of Chronic Disease

The Domino Effect of Chronic Disease

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s nothing more disheartening than being diagnosed with a debilitating disease. As we get older, we’re more susceptible to chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and much more. And once you’re diagnosed with one of these conditions, then you may be at risk for others. For example, people…

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Fill Up on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Fill Up on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Many people are unaware of the awesome powers of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are largely found in coldwater fish such as salmon, herring, mackerel and sardines. Flax and flax oil are the most popular botanical sources of omega-3. There are other sources of omega-3 including walnuts, scallops, cauliflower,…

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Have a Healthy Cookout

Have a Healthy Cookout

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Now’s the perfect time to close out the summer barbecue season. It’s still warm and staying light longer — so why not spend time outside instead of in the hot kitchen? Barbecued food is mostly healthful, but there are a few ways you can amp up its nutrition and flavor….

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