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The Connection Between Insulin Resistance and Aging

June 3, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Scientists have known for a while that a calorically restrictive diet supplemented by optimum nutrition, also known as C.R.O.N, consistently increases the lifespan of animals to varying degrees depending on the species. And although it will probably be another decade before there is conclusive evidence regarding humans, researchers are already…

Why Eating Bananas May Be Better Than a Sports Drink

June 3, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

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…

4 Healthy Alternatives to Bottled Salad Dressing

June 3, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Garden salads are low in calories and loaded with healthy antioxidants, but many people cancel out the health benefits by topping their leafy greens with an unhealthy salad dressing. Bottled salad dressings are often high in salt and sugar and some contain hydrogenated oils - another word for trans-fat. Who…

Are You Unintentionally Lowering Your Metabolism (And Preventing Yourself From Losing Weight)?

June 3, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

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. This is good news for dieters, as a faster metabolic rate means more calories burned more quickly (as well as…

5 Ways to Avoid Vacation Weight Gain

June 3, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Vacation - some people prepare for it months ahead of time by working out harder and eating cleanly so they'll be ready to slip into a swimsuit that plays up their enviably toned body. But vacations are also a time when people let down their guard with regard to diet…

Gaining Weight? Blame It on Your Brain

May 28, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

We already know that our brain and the appetite hormones it regulates play a role in how much we eat, but a recent study sheds new light on the role brain cells play in controlling weight. In a new study soon to be published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers…

The History of Ketchup

May 28, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

It's the most popular condiment in America and you probably wouldn't think of having a cookout without it. That's right. It's ketchup. But it hasn't always been the tomato-based, tangy, slightly sweet dipping sauce that it is today. The Origin of Ketchup Asian and Indonesian societies invented the sauce we…

Understanding How Metabolism Works

May 28, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

In weight loss circles, metabolism is a popular topic of discussion. How do we increase it? Why is it important? What exactly is it? Although the human metabolic system is fairly complicated, understanding it is crucial to understanding how to lose weight and improve your health. What Is Metabolism? In…

why we age and how to slow down the aging process

4 Reasons Why We Age and What You Can Do About Them

May 28, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Everyone ages, although some do it more gracefully and at a slower rate than others. It's inspiring to see an 80-year-old run a marathon or 85-year old lifting weights at the gym. Genetics plays a role in how fast a person ages, but lifestyle has an impact too. Research suggests…

Vitamin D Is Important: Are You Getting the Right Kind?

May 28, 2012April 18, 2019 by Cathe Friedrich

Cathe Friedrich

Vitamin D - everyone's concerned about getting more of this vitamin that's so important for good health. The best natural source of vitamin D comes from exposure to the sun. Vitamin D precursors on the surface of the skin are converted to a form the body can use with exposure…