Are you so focused on getting enough protein in your diet that you’re not meeting your fiber requirements? There’s a way around that. Replace some of the meat protein in your diet with high-fiber, protein sources. Here are some ways to do that.
Lots of causes for obesity have been proposed from genetic causes to environmental ones. Now a new study finds a link between how carbohydrates are broken down and a person’s risk for obesity. Get the full details on this interesting new finding.
When you’re short on time you may have limited time to eat – much less prepare vegetables. Don’t let that stop you from getting your veggie five a day. Here are seven tips for adding more vegetables to your diet even when you’re strapped for time.
Have you ever had a period where your enthusiasm for working out dwindled? It happens to most people at one time or other.
Are kids of today as fit as their parents? A new study looked at this issue and came to some disturbing conclusions. Find out how modern kids compare to their parents in terms of aerobic fitness and ways you can motivate your kids to get the health benefits of exercise.
By eating more of these holiday food favoritess, and less of the many high-calorie, low-nutrition options so often served at this time of year, you might be surprised just how much of a head start you can give yourself on your next New Year’s resolution to get in shape.
Are you still avoiding fats out of fear it’s not good for you? You need a certain amount of healthy fat in your diet. Here are five reasons not to fear dietary fat and how to make sure you’re choosing the right type.
Most people focus on their cholesterol as a marker for their risk for heart disease but it’s not the only one. There’s growing evidence that inflammation plays a role in heart disease and you can measure that through a blood test. Find out more about the role inflammation plays in heart disease, how to measure it and how to reduce inflammation.
In November of last year, I began noticing pain in my elbow. Unfortunately the pain grew and eventually I was diagnosed with tennis elbow. My doctor recommended rest and avoiding any activity that would irritate it. This was very discouraging as I would have to stop doing weight-bearing exercises. I really enjoy working out and
My name is Jesse Velázquez and my story shows all the struggles I’ve had trying to lose weight. All I can say is that I’ve been there and I’ve tried different ways to stay fit. It is not easy but it can be done. All my life I was always skinny. It wasn’t until I
