15th October 2009
Americans are drinking more diet drinks than ever before and Americans are also fatter than ever before. Coincidence?
Sometimes I think there is and sometimes I think there's not!Do diet sodas really make you fat? Is it really be artificial sweetener?
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14th October 2009
Organic has been advocated as the way to go as far as buying your groceries is concerned. But, the awareness has been slower to come. In fact, going organic was "fashionable" just a few years ago. Even today, "organic" is something most consumers find har...
14th October 2009
This is a million-dollar question in the health and wellness industry today and probably the question that has been confused and compounded by various studies and research material that seem to point in various directions. All said and done, it always boi...
24th September 2009
There are literally hundreds of abdominal exercise you can choose from. Not only that, most ab exercises have multiple variations which allow for progression through increasing levels of difficulty. With such a wide range of exercise to choose from it's a...
20th February 2009
Every athlete has wondered how to prevent foot pain and shin splints during their workouts. Foot or shin pain can cause you to alter your stance and limit the weight and duration of your workouts. It also will set you back day, weeks or even months. Now...
18th December 2008
How can a little berry help you get the six pack abs you want? Is all of the hype around the acai berry just that: hype and B.S.? Let me tell you some of the scientific facts and health related issues that surround the subject and you can be the judge ...
26th November 2008
There are six basic aspects of any abdominal workout routine you must master to obtain the six pack abs you have been chasing. You can do crunches until you toss your dinner and not meet your goal of a beautiful set of six pack abs. You have to use a comp...
03rd November 2008
"Is real sugar better for you than refined sugar?" There is quite a debate raging on this subject. Opinions are flying on both sides of the debate. To fully form an informed opinion, you need to know how sugar is "refined." Then you will understand th...
16th July 2008
After many years of being a much maligned drink, coffee, and the caffeine in it, is being seen in its true light. Many agencies are seeing the good side of caffeine and coffee. This lively brew has recently been re-examined by the likes of the United St...
11th June 2008
Radiologists and gastroenterologists claim that, after looking at many peoples livers, 50% of middle-aged Americans have a condition called "fatty liver". The most common causes are poor diet, excessive use of alcohol, toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and ...
25th May 2008
It's no secret that a well-balanced diet of whole foods is the key to leading a lean and healthy life. With the roller coaster of fad diets, health studies released almost daily, and celebrities invading your living room TV with their tales of miracle we...
23rd May 2008
Trans fat is a generic name for an unsaturated fat that contains transisomer fatty acid. A trans fat can be either monounsaturated or polyunsaturated. Most trans fats are industrially made. Unlike dietary fats, trans fats are neither essential to human...
22nd May 2008
When you think of sugar you think of sugar cane. Maybe sugar beets. Extraction of sugar from sugar cane helped to fuel the colonization of the New World. When you see a field of corn gently swaying in the breeze, do you think of sugar? Most of us woul...
15th May 2008
While it is easy to demonize calories and we often blame them for making us enjoy good food, we must also realize that calories nourish our body and keep us strong and healthy. While we shouldn't think of calories as the enemy, we must work to find a heal...
15th May 2008
Abdominal core conditioning program is a synergized and total approach to abdominal training. The central region of the body is known as the 'core' and is comprised of the abdominal muscles and the lower back. These are the most important muscles in our b...
