Food Pairings: Better Together?

Food Pairings: Better Together?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

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…

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What’s Your Rear View?

What’s Your Rear View?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Junk in the trunk or a beer gut – which would you rather have? When it comes to your health, where you store fat makes a big difference. New research indicates that storing body fat in the hips, thighs and backside instead of the abdominal area may be healthful. In…

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Burn 400 Calories Right Now

Burn 400 Calories Right Now

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s time to get moving and grooving. If you’re one of those people stuck in a workout rut, just beat it with a fun-filled dance session. Even if you’ve got two left feet, we’re talking about putting your best foot forward. It goes without saying that dancing is a magnificent…

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Make a Toast to Champagne

Make a Toast to Champagne

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

By now, we’re all aware of the health benefits of red wine. It offers beneficial antioxidants that work to prevent cancers and heart disease while lowering cholesterol. White wine doesn’t seem to offer as many benefits, but its bubbly cousin, champagne, seems to. Researchers have found that sparkling wines, such…

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The Least You Can Do

The Least You Can Do

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

OK, so maybe you hate to exercise. Lots of people don’t have workout fever, and that’s OK. But you know that you should be more active, so what’s the least amount of exercise you can do to reap the most health benefits? Data shows that a half hour of exercise…

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Hydration Counts: We’ve Got the Proof

Hydration Counts: We’ve Got the Proof

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

No matter what type of exercise or fitness program you are following, there is one important element you cannot forget: water! Our bodies lose a great deal of water due to perspiration. Staying hydrated during a workout will help you stay focused and more energized. Dehydration could result in serious…

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Portion Distortion: Reality Check

Portion Distortion: Reality Check

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

More isn’t merrier, especially when it comes to what you’re putting in your mouth. Inflation has given us a warped perception of just how big a portion size truly is. In this super-sized society, everything is bigger, bolder and badder for your waistline. While 20 years ago a typical bagel…

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All Fruit Is Not Created Equal

All Fruit Is Not Created Equal

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

By now, it’s common knowledge that consuming five a day – vegetables and fruit, that is – can have some major bennies on your overall health and wellness. Fresh produce is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber that prevents deadly conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancer….

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Step On It: News About Workout Shoes

Step On It: News About Workout Shoes

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Maintaining the motivation to workout can be a difficult feat in itself. Why make it any harder? Purchasing the proper footwear for your chosen activity should come first and foremost when undertaking a new fitness regimen. Not wearing the right shoes can lead to discomfort, blisters and even injury. For…

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