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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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…
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.
Are You Unintentionally Lowering Your Metabolism (And Preventing Yourself From Losing Weight)?
Many of the factors that influence your metabolic rate are the result of pure luck. However, there are certain things that you can do in order to boost your metabolism. Unfortunately, there are also certain things that you can do to slow your metabolic rate, and these habits can easily lead to unwanted extra weight or a failure to lose weight.
5 Ways to Avoid Vacation Weight Gain
It’s not uncommon to return from a week’s vacation several pounds heavier, and it can take weeks to get that extra weight off. The reason? Many vacationers completely change their diet and exercise habits. Fortunately, you don’t have to be saddled with extra weight when you come home. Here are five effective ways to avoid vacation weight gain.
Low fat yoghurt muffins
I prepare this muffin for my son, who is allergic to eggs. They contain no eggs or butter but they are extremely soft and tasty: they represent a good alternative to snack bars plus they are very quick to make!
Cathe’s June 2012 Rotation
Hi Everyone! This month is about combination training. We will hit the weights heavier on certain weeks, lighter on other weeks, do more low impact on a given week and higher impact on another. Plus have some metabolic workouts in there to really keep the metabolism raved. Along with clean eating, sufficient water intake and…