By Bob Held There are 17 million diabetics in the United States and 80 million more who are in some stage of insulin resistance. A diet high in carbohydrates and lack of nutrition are the two main factors in creating insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a “pre-diabetic” condition, which, when…
Designed only for ladies, you do not have to change weights or struggle to work the machines. There is always a trained staff on-hand to make sure that you are using the machines properly and maintaining the right form. Through simple resistance work, you are able to move throughout the…
The sheer amount of dos and don’ts when it comes to weight loss is mind-boggling. How can you keep it all straight? When to eat, when NOT to eat, cut out certain food groups, eat low-fat, eat more fats…no wonder it’s so hard to stick with a healthy eating plan….
Fasts, which typically last a single day to five days, substitute fruit and vegetable juices in place of all solid foods. These juices must be all-natural, free of sugar, salt and additives. Proponents recommend using organic juices as a source. Choose from celery, carrot, kale, apple, pineapple, cabbage and spinach…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
It’s never too late to teach your children well — well-being that is. Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, or any age in between, you have the power and the ability to turn things around and instill healthy eating habits. What your children consume today is the foundation for what…
Don’t like to sweat it out? Struggle with even the most basic group class? Why not water down your workout by enrolling in a water aerobics class? For the person who has trouble with strength training, step or other high-impact classes, a water aerobics class might be just the exercise…
Resting on your laurels – aka your butt – can kill you, experts say. Sitting for long periods of time, even if you exercise regularly, can harm your health. Whether it’s at the office, in the car, in front of the TV, on the phone, reading or at school, the…
Want to know how to get more out of your mushrooms? Bump up the health benefits of those Brussels sprouts? It’s a fact that some foods play better with others than on their own. And the opposite is true – certain compounds in foods can work against each other and…
Turkey day is right around the corner, and you’re already looking forward to the annual all-you-can-eat opportunity. But while you’re salivating on all the mouth-watering staples your meal will have to offer, why not feast your eyes on just how much those scrumptious sides are going to cost you? Consider…
Give yourself a pat on the back by giving up those pats of butter. One tablespoon of butter has 100 calories and 11 grams of fat (7 grams of saturated fat). There’s no reason you have to give up the great taste, however. There are plenty of butter substitutes out…