Good choice, bad choice: cereals

October 10, 2011

Few supermarket aisles are more confusing than the cereal aisle, with its dazzling array of good, bad and simply terrible choices. A serving of dry cereal (approximately 1 ¼ cups) makes an easy, packable snack or a nutritious breakfast with milk and fruit. But all ...

Lagging libido!

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Switch ranch dressing with vinaigrette

May 17, 2011

Boost your body’s ability to burn fat by switching your salad dressing from ranch to vinaigrette. Research shows that a daily dose of vinegar helps dissolve body fat.

More sleep, less weight

May 4, 2011

Sleep more to lose weight. According to a study at Columbia University, people who got four hours of sleep ate 300 more calories a day compared to those who got nine hours of sleep each night. So, sleep in. Not only will you be better rested, you'll lose ...

Ask about plans to exercise

April 26, 2011

A study published in the Journal of Consumer Research found that when people were asked about their plans to exercise, they worked out 138 percent more than in previous weeks.Having to predict their future behavior makes people more likely to do even better than they ...

Take a health assessment

April 12, 2011

Do you want to know exactly how healthy your heart and body is? Take the American Heart Association's health assessment, My Life Check, to figure out exactly what you can do to improve heart health and lose weight. Go http://mylifecheck.heart.org to take the test.

Cut down on salt

April 5, 2011

Too much salt can make you feel bloated and contributes to high blood pressure. Cut down on processed or canned foods to begin reducing your salt intake.

Pay with cash to lose weight

April 1, 2011

Can’t keep the junk food out of your kitchen? A study in the Journal of Consumer Research says that people are more likely to buy unhealthy foods when they pay using debit or credit cards. Research shows that shoppers have a more difficult time parting with ...

Move in the morning

March 30, 2011

Start an early morning exercise routine. Exercise brings oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to your muscles and brain, increasing alertness and response time. It also stimulates growth in the parts of your brain that control memory, multitasking and planning, so you’re better prepared to handle whatever the ...

Eat cereal to prevent high blood pressure

March 23, 2011

Start each day with a bowl of whole-grain variety cereal. Research presented by the American Heart Association said that cereals made from whole grains could trim up to 20% off your risk of developing hypertension, or high blood pressure. Try eating whole-grain cereals like Cheerios, shredded ...

Start the day with eggs

March 22, 2011

If it’s not even noon and you’re already famished, you’re probably not eating the right food for breakfast. Start your day with a meal that includes protein, like eggs, can help reduce hunger and the number of calories you eat by 18 percent, according to ...

Pump iron

February 23, 2011

The more muscle you have, the more calories you burn. Plus, muscle takes up less space than fat. Strength-train three times a week for six months and you can trade as many as five or six pounds of fat for muscle.

Fix your own food

February 15, 2011

Most ready-made snacks are low in vitamins, nutrients, and protein and high in calories, fat, sugar, and sodium, which can inhibit the body's retention of much needed calcium. To save money, lose weight and feel better, pack a lunch instead.

Drink water

February 4, 2011

Lack energy? Down a glass of water. Studies have shown that fatigue is one of the first signs of dehydration.

Rise and shine

February 1, 2011

Rise and shine! Fling open the window drapes or blinds when as soon as you wake up in the morning to let in sunshine. “You want to use light and stimulation to wake you up for the daytime, then use dark and quiet at night,” ...

Snack time

January 31, 2011

Eat a snack around 2 p.m. That’s when levels of serotonin, a brain chemical that helps regulate mood, can take a nosedive, according to Eric Braverman, a physician in New York City and the author of The Edge Effect. Choose a snack that contains nutritional powerhouses, ...

Daily Health Tip: Be serious about cereal

July 9, 2010

Breakfast is an important meal; so don’t fill up on sweet cereals. When buying cereal, remember the number 5. Don’t get a cereal unless it has at least five grams of fiber, and don’t get a cereal that has more than five grams of sugar.

Daily Health Tip: Go for baked potato chips

July 8, 2010

Cutting out junk food can be hard. Start with an easy step: Replace your normal potato chips with baked potato chips. This way you can cut calories, without cutting your chips.

Daily Health Tip: Have a playlist

June 19, 2010

Pick 10 or 12 songs you can get into while you’re exercising or walking and organize them into a playlist for your iPod (or however you listen to your music). Your 30 minutes of exercise will not only go by quicker, but will be more ...

Daily Health Tip: Snack – and not just occasionally

June 18, 2010

Eating healthy snacks between meals not only helps prevent hunger pangs and curb your appetite – preventing overeating at meal times – but helps keep your metabolic rate at work throughout the day. Choose something high in protein and fiber, which will satisfy your hunger ...
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