Fruits and vegetables are the nutritional powerhouses of your diet. They are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals that may protect against cancer, heart disease, stroke and other health problems. Not only are the fresh fruits and vegetables more expensive, sometimes the pickings are slim in the produce aisle. Should you choose frozen
Most of us will indulge in a big Thanksgiving meal on the 23rd of November this year. The choices you make will determine how many calories you ingest. The typical Thanksgiving meal on the right contains 3,710 calories. The Thanksgiving meal on the left is only 930 calories. You can still enjoy a Thanksgiving meal and
Have a dog? A great way to exercise is right at your fingertips (or lying at your feet)! Break out the leash and go for a walk. Dogs certainly motivate you to get outdoors and walk. Depending on the size of the dog and where you are walking can determine how productive the walk is.
When walking through the grocery store aisle you are constantly seeing food packages that say “Low Fat” or “Light”. What exactly does it mean when something is low fat? The Food & Drug Administration does have guidelines to define what you can call “Low Fat” or “Light”. You may be surprised at what we found
Everyone knows that the holiday season can wreak havoc on your waistline; most Americans experience serious weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. However, it’s not just because delicious goodies are accessible at every turn. Holiday stress also drives people to eat. Here’s some advice on how to keep your sanity while doing typical
Halloween is often when the dieting downfall begins. Denying yourself sweets isn’t the answer. Making smart choices is. I recommend to my clients to buy the candy on Halloween day. This way there won’t be candy in the house to tempt you. It may also be a reduced price by then. When you do buy candy I always
You have been on a roll and have been exercising every day and then you come down with a cold. Should you be exercising? There is no doubt when you aren’t feeling well you don’t feel like exercising, but if you exercise regularly you will feel worse if you don’t. The general rule is to
Cardio vascular exercise is good for your heart. Exercise is general is good for your health, your mood, your quality of life. A recent study by Dr. Luca Prosperini, a neurologist at Sapienza University in Rome, Italy, found that MS patients that use the Wii Fit balance board have been able to rewire their brains.
It seems that most people do not like change. You get used to doing things a certain way and want to keep doing them that way. But change is good for your brain as well as for your body. For instance, if you change your normal morning routine you force your brain to engage as
One of the most affordable, convenient and easiest ways to stay in shape is walking. Whether you trek the neighborhood trails, take to the treadmill in your basement, or do laps around the mall with friends, there are plenty of places where you can walk. There are plenty of benefits too. If you become serious