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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Sip On This: Diet-Friendly Drinks

Sip On This: Diet-Friendly Drinks

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

So many drinks, so many calories. Beverages seem so innocuous. But like anything else that goes into your mouth, they can quickly become a major diet trap. Take soda for instance. One cup of cola has 136 calories and 9 teaspoons of sugar. An eight ounce serving of Mountain Dew…

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Sugar Solution

Sugar Solution

Diet Reviews / Glycemic Index

Even if an individual is not a diabetic, blood sugar imbalances can cause havoc on a life. The 30-Day Solution provides a well-rounded approach to eating in a healthy manner, stress reduction and fitness. The meal plan calls for whole grains and five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables…

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Your Christmas Survival Guide

Your Christmas Survival Guide

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

“Twas the night before Christmas and hopefully you’re armed with a plan for surviving the big day without a major diet derailment. By following a few helpful hints, you can be sure you’ll stay on track and still enjoy the merriment. For many people, the Christmas holiday revolves around big…

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The Rice Diet

The Rice Diet

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

According to their website, the diet lessens the chance of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, hypertension, renal illness and other ailments. There is actually a Rice Diet Clinic in Durham, North Carolina supervised by a staff of doctors, dietitians and nurses. Anyone interested in following the program without checking into the…

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Delicious Fiber Sources

Delicious Fiber Sources

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

According to the American Heart Association, our bodies need lots of fiber in order to be healthy and function properly. Fiber is that part of plants comprised of materials that cannot be broken down by enzymes and digested. Fiber helps to slow our digestive system down, allowing the body to…

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Nutrition from the Ground Up

Nutrition from the Ground Up

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year, the American Dietetic Association has chosen to focus on increasing fruits and vegetables, a great idea for everyone. Locally grown produce and eating seasonally have proven to be the best ways to get the most nutrition from fruits and veggies. As spring…

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5 Warning Signs of a Stroke

5 Warning Signs of a Stroke

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Two million brain cells die every minute during a stroke, so it goes without saying that time is of the essence. When a person suffers from a stroke, every second counts. According to the National Stroke Association, 795,000 strokes occur every year, and they can happen to anyone at any…

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