Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Prevent Cancer?
What kind of diet is best for reducing the risk of malignancies? Find out what new research shows about low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets and whether they help to prevent cancer.
August 12, 2012
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Healthy, Lower Carb Alternatives to White Rice, Potatoes and Pasta
Trying to eat healthier carbs? You don’t have to give up your favorite comfort foods. Here are some healthy, low-carb alternatives to higher glycemic foods like rice, potatoes and pasta. Not only are they lower in carbs, they have fewer calories as well.
August 12, 2012
Are Hybrid Fruits and Vegetables Healthy – or Not?
Have you ever heard of brokali or a pluot? These are both hybrid forms of produce that are available in some supermarkets. You can expect to see more of hybridized fruits and vegetables in the future. Some people are afraid to eat them because they believe they’re genetically modified. Find out how hybrid vegetables and fruits differ from genetically modified ones and whether they’re likely to be safe.
August 12, 2012
5 Healthy Ways to Use Fruit as a Dessert
Fruit is a good alternative from a health and calorie standpoint to more decadent desserts, but there are healthy ways to make fruit taste even more like dessert without adding inches to your waistline. Here are five fruit desserts you can make quickly that are just as healthy as they are tasty.
August 12, 2012
Can Leading a Healthy Lifestyle Change Your Genes?
You probably already know that having certain genes puts you at greater risk for health problems, but you may have more control over your genetics than you think. According to research, healthy habits like eating your vegetables may affect whether or not those bad genes are expressed. Find out more about the link between lifestyle and genetics.
August 12, 2012
Ten Amazing Health Benefits of Peanuts
Whether shelled or unshelled, peanuts are a popular snack worldwide, and many people also love to eat sandwiches with a peanut butter filling. Although peanuts are classed as nuts, they are actually a member of a family of legumes, and they contain some extremely powerful nutrients that make them extremely good for your body. Read on to discover ten surprising and fascinating reasons why eating more peanuts will improve your quality of life by boosting your health.
August 12, 2012
Exercise Around the World: Which Countries Are the Most and Least Physically Active?
The United States is often criticized for being a nation of physically inactive people – but how does the rest of the world fare? Find out which countries and parts of the world exercise the most and which are most sedentary. The results may surprise you.
August 5, 2012
Use Your iPhone for Music While Teaching Classes
If you are a fitness instructor who frequently needs to play music while teaching, your iPhone can be a great way to organize and play your favorite tunes. However, nothing is worse than to have your text message alert or phone ring through the speakers at full volume in the middle of a class.
August 5, 2012
Vegetables as a Protein Source: Which Veggies Are Best?
You already know that vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants, but some vegetables are a respectable source of protein too. Find out which vegetables are highest in protein and some of the pitfalls of using vegetables as your primary protein source.
August 5, 2012
Are Smoothies Good for You?
Smoothies are tasty and refreshing, but are they really good for you? Find out more about these thick, icy drinks that so many people sip on. You’ll discover what types of smoothies to avoid and how to make smoothies more nutritious.
August 5, 2012
Resistance Training and Afterburn: Does Resistance Training Increase EPOC?
Who doesn’t want to keep burning fat even after they stop working out? When you work out intensely, your metabolism remains high for hours after an exercise session due to a phenomenon called EPOC or the afterburn effect. Most people think that you get a significant afterburn only after high-intensity aerobics – but what about resistance training? Does resistance exercise create an afterburn too?
August 5, 2012
How High-Intensity Exercise Affects Growth Hormone Levels
One of the benefits of exercise is it stimulates the release of growth hormone. Growth hormone has positive benefits on muscle growth and boosts the breakdown of fat. On the other hand, not all exercise equally stimulates growth hormone release. Find out what type of exercise is best and much you need to get the benefits.
August 5, 2012