Glycemic Index: The New Diet Movement

Glycemic Index: The New Diet Movement

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When it comes to managing your weight, the two most important letters you need to know are G and I. They stand for glycemic index – and they’ve become the buzzwords of the diet movement in recent years. The Glycemic Index chart ranks carbohydrates based on their effect on blood…

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Do You Know Your Peak Time?

Do You Know Your Peak Time?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Some of us are early birds, and some of us want to shoot the early birds for being so chipper in the morning. When it comes to exercising, it’s important to be aware of your body’s natural clock. Pick the time when you feel the strongest and most energized to…

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Motivational Books to Move You

Motivational Books to Move You

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

There are several books that one can keep returning to for motivation, reassurance, perspective and the always-needed reality check. A healthy lifestyle is much more than a workout routine or a diet. These books address it all — attitude, humor, philosophy, culture, environment. We are what we choose to be,…

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The Wonderful World of Herbs

The Wonderful World of Herbs

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

The unique, wonderfully fragrant aroma of roast lamb sizzling in the oven with sprigs of rosemary, or freshly made pizza topped with the delightfully aromatic herb, oregano, are just some of those delicious memories that can be stored quietly at the back of our nasal sensory organs to be reminded…

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The Effects of BMI on Health

The Effects of BMI on Health

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of a person’s body fat, based on a simple calculation of body weight in kilograms, divided by the square of the individual’s height in meters. It is used by health professionals around the world to determine whether a person is overweight or…

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