Although both smoking and obesity are bad for your health is now been found that the amount of people that are obese exceeds the amount of people that smoke, drink heavily, and live below the poverty line. This study was done by the RAND institute in Santa Monica. Using the body mass index … [Read more...]
Are Your Weight Loss Costs Tax Deductable?
The rise of obesity in the U.S. has cause health costs to sore. Due to these rising costs in health insurance the government is willing to give tax payers a break when it comes to weight loss. This tax break only pertains to people who have medical issues that are affected by weight such as … [Read more...]
Not All Fiber Is Created Equal
With the increased amount of over processed foods there has also been a gradual rise in things like iratable bowel sydrome and constipation. Although no one like to talk about it this can be a huge issue! The bowels have been known to be the "brain" of the body. Advanced science has link bowel … [Read more...]
Think You’re Eating Healthy? Think Again!
Think you're eating healthy? Yeah right! Little changes in your food intake can show huge results in you weight, inches, and body fat. Now a days we eat more and more processed food. Anything that is deemed "quick" usually falls into this category, and is bad with a capital B! Some deceiving … [Read more...]
Yoga Could Improve Your Running And Carpel Tunnel
Traditionally, yoga was used as a form of concentrated stretching. This form of exercise focuses on breathing and the lengthening of tight muscles to balance out the body. Now, yoga is looked at in a different light. It's not just about stretching, but about the overall health of your body, … [Read more...]
Are You Eating The Way The Mayo Clinic Recommends?
Remember back in the day when the grains made up the bulk of the food pyramid? Well that's all been changed! Now, fruits and vegetables make up the base of the pyramid. However, I don't know many people who eat this way. If you look closely, you'll notice that they have also incorporated … [Read more...]
Weekend Fit Links We Love
Did You Recognize Her? Neither Did I! Katherine McPhee Shows Off Her New Improved Figure In Shape Magazine. Fat Is Good For You?! Read Why ... Behind On TV's # 1 Weight Loss Show? Get Caught Up In One Short Article A New Twist On Traditional Diet Courtesy Of Model Kate … [Read more...]
Is Taco Bell The New Jenny Craig?
If you haven't seen the commercial already then I included it in the article for you. After seeing this several times I have concluded that this somewhat hilarious rendition of a Jenny Craig commercial is quite comical. Some watch and roll their eyes, while other view it as a healthy, cheap option … [Read more...]
New York Leads The Way In The Next Nutrition Change
New York has always seemed to lead the world in everything. From fashion, to design, and now, to health. They were the first to ban artificial trans fats. Next they implemented nutrition facts on their food. Now, they are lowering the sodium of packaged foods and restaurant chain … [Read more...]
Is Your City Next To Be Branded By KFC?
We all know that KFC isn't exactly the picture of health when it comes to their menu items. Yet, they are making an effort to change some of their fried food to grilled. The majority of people rolling through their drive through aren't buying "grilled" items, so alas America continues to top the … [Read more...]
Weekend Must Read Fit Links
Biggest Loser Winner Gains Back All His Weight And Get A New TV Show (Fit Celeb) Eight Reasons To Start Your New Years Resolution (Men's Fitness) Do Sports Drinks REALLY Help??? (MSNBC) Are Chemical Ruining Your Diet Attempts? Dr. Oz thinks so! (That's Fit) Is Being Obese … [Read more...]
Fit Tip Tid- Bit ~ Sprouted Corn Tortillas Vs. Regular Corn Tortillas
I saw these sprouted corn tortillas on a healthy cooking show. I was confused as to why "sprouted" was so much better then regular corn tortillas. Through my own research I found that sprouted is (of course) less processed and allows your body to absorb more minerals and vitamins. The "over … [Read more...]
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