Published on Nov 16th, 2007 in Fun Facts | No Comments »With Thanksgiving coming up next Thursday in the U.S., I thought it would be fun to share some interesting facts about this historical holiday.
Note: You can always turn these into a trivia game - much to the delight or chagrin of your company- while waiting for the turkey to cook!
Abraham Lincoln was the [...]
Published on Nov 15th, 2007 in Nutrition | No Comments »Oats are a healthy addition to just about any diet because they provide fiber, satiety, and help lower cholesterol. Oats come in various forms, so sometimes confusion results when trying to determine which kind to use! So, without further ado…
Let’s take a look at the the different kinds of oats:
Oat Groats or Hulled oats: [...]
Published on Nov 14th, 2007 in Nutrition | No Comments »Pumpkins aren’t just for pies (or decorations)! You can use this versatile vegetable in a variety of delicious recipes, whether savory or sweet.
Check out the list below for some tasty pumpkin dishes:
Pumpkin Pie: I like pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top- Mmm. But you could also add a layer of pecans, walnuts, or even [...]
Published on Nov 13th, 2007 in Fitness | No Comments »Exercise is absolutely wonderful, but it’s also possible to overdo it by working out too hard, too fast, too long, and doing too much too soon.
Overtraining can lead to injury and burnout.
Signs you might be overtraining:
Feeling tired all the time
Loss of endurance
Loss of strength
Injury
Increase in resting heart rate
Getting sick more often
Feeling irritable/moody
How to avoid over [...]
Published on Nov 12th, 2007 in Weight Loss | No Comments »Have you ever eaten at the Cheesecake Factory? Good food and great desserts, but wow, their portion sizes are large! When I do go (which is only on special occasions), I usually go home with a “doggie bag.” These larger portion sizes are typical of the growing serving sizes served in American restaurants.
Portion sizes [...]
Published on Nov 9th, 2007 in Fun Facts, Nutrition | 2 Comments »How much sugar (cane sugar/beet sugar) do you think each person eats in a year?
A lot! Each person the U.S. consumes about 70 pounds of sugar a year. An individual from Europe, about 92 pounds. Brazil had the highest consumption per person at 123 lbs for this last year! To say we like our sugar [...]
Published on Nov 8th, 2007 in Fitness | 1 Comment »Exercise does so many good things for you; it’s amazing! If it was sold in pill form, it would probably be taken every day by a lot more people! Too bad getting lean, fit, and healthy isn’t as easy as taking a pill everyday! The reality is we have to make the time [...]
Published on Nov 7th, 2007 in Weight Loss | 1 Comment »Yes, it’s possible! You can eat more and still lose weight. The trick is to eat foods that have a high water and fiber content.
Water and fiber will make you feel full quicker, so you tend to eat less. Plus, foods with lots of water and/or fiber in them tend to be lower in calories.
Vegetables, [...]
Published on Nov 6th, 2007 in Weight Loss | 1 Comment »Let’s do a little research that might help you lose weight. Don’t worry, this is fairly easy. Get a notebook and pen. Keep these within easy access for the next several days. OK, here’s the research part:
For the next 3 days keep a journal of everything you eat – everything, even little bites. Write [...]
Published on Nov 5th, 2007 in Fitness | No Comments »Sometimes it’s good to review exactly what goes on inside your body when you exercise. You might gain some insight on how to approach your workouts, and that will just give you an extra edge to becoming fitter! So, let’s go back to the basics and review the differences between aerobic and anaerobic exercises. What [...]
