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Nine Fascinating Health Benefits of Cabbage

Cabbages are round, leafy green vegetables that come in many subtly different varieties at different times of the year. Whether steamed or eaten raw, they can provide you with a vast array of interesting and powerful health benefits. Cabbage is an excellent addition to soup or salad, and some people even enjoy eating it on its own. Read on to discover the nine most important ways in which eating more cabbage could improve and extend your life.

June 10, 2012

Passing down a love of fitness by llavoie

At 40-something I feel physically and mentally healthier than ever, and as a bonus I look better now than I did in my 20s AND 30s. The way I feel and look is due in large part to using exercise videos, especially Cathe’s since I own quite the collection. Let’s just say that with the

June 9, 2012

Bake Oats

Easy, health, tasty… The best part is that you can use any type of fruit.

June 7, 2012

Burn Fat, Crush Calories, and Build Lean Muscle With CrossFire!

*Outfits in CrossFire are available from FeelFitWear Are you looking to burn fat, crush calories, and build lean muscle? Are you willing to sweat, burn and be breathless? Alright, get ready to get ignited because you’re about to embark on a fitness and metabolic conditioning workout like no other. Right out of the gate you’ll

June 3, 2012

Southwest Marinated Salmon

Salmon is a great food for bodybuilding. Here it is marinated in zesty Tex-Mex flavors and served with bright colored bell peppers

June 3, 2012

Why You Might Need More Sunlight Than You’re Probably Getting

While there’s no disputing that too much exposure can hurt you, too little sunlight can also cause your body considerably more harm than you might think.

June 3, 2012

A Practical Guide to Vitamins and their Food Sources

Vitamins are essential for physical, mental and emotional health. Insufficient vitamin intake can lead to vitamin deficiency and serious health conditions. In most cases, adequate vitamins can be obtained from a healthy diet.

June 3, 2012

3 Surprising Ways Stress Causes Weight Gain

Although intuitively you might think stress would cause weight loss, often the opposite is true. Stress can cause weight gain and redistribution with more fat settling around your tummy and waistline. Have you ever wondered why stress causes weight gain? Here are three reasons why and steps you can take to prevent stress-related weight gain.

June 3, 2012

Why Most People Need More Magnesium in Their Diet and How to Get It

Are you getting enough magnesium in your diet? Many people aren’t. According to a new study, there’s a good reason to eat more magnesium-rich foods. Find out why magnesium is so important and how to get more in your diet.

June 3, 2012

The Connection Between Insulin Resistance and Aging

Science is interested in aging. In fact, there is a whole field dedicated to the study of aging. Researchers who study centenarians have discovered three things that all people of advanced age have in common: low-sugar diets, low triglyceride levels, and low levels of insulin resistance. Of these factors, the most important is insulin resistance rates.

June 3, 2012

Why Eating Bananas May Be Better Than a Sports Drink

Are you still sipping a sports drink to get your carbs and electrolytes during a long workout? You may be able to ditch the sports drink for fruit, more specifically, a banana. A new study shows that bananas have more going for them when it comes to replacing lost electrolytes and replenishing glycogen stores than

June 3, 2012

4 Healthy Alternatives to Bottled Salad Dressing

Are you ruining the health benefits of your salad by pouring on an unhealthy bottled salad dressing? If you don’t have time to make your own healthy version, try one of these healthy dressing alternatives to add flavor to your salad – and enjoy the health benefits.

June 3, 2012

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