DAIRY: DIET BOOST OR BOOMERANG? Adequate dairy calcium intake has long been recommended for stronger bones. But lately, calcium has been scoring headlines for its possible link with weight loss. While I hope this news will be a boon to dieters, I’m afraid it could also boomerang. Why? It panders to the fantasy that eating certain foods will make you …
Count Colors Not Calories to Lose Weight!
COUNT COLORS NOT CALORIES TO LOSE WEIGHT! If you need to drop and few kilos and don’t know where to get started, stop counting calories and start counting colors. When it comes to losing weight, make sure your plate is piled high with a range of colorful fruit and vegetables. You’ll naturally create more balance and health-filled menus. Why? Color …
Austin Business Journal
Because I am the spokesman for Sweating Seniors I was recently granted the opportunity to be interviewed by the digital editor of Austin Business Journal, Will Anderson. During the interview I spoke about my goals and the mission of the Sweating Seniors team which is to encourage people of all ages to think about their health and overall fitness and …
Cosmetic Surgery: Is It For You?
COSMETIC SURGERY: IS IT FOR YOU? If you thought cosmetic surgery was reserved for Hollywood stars, you’re out of sync with the times. Nowadays it’s become a surprisingly affordable lifestyle choice for people from all walks of life. Here’s a look at some of the more common cosmetic procedures to help you decide if cosmetic surgery is for you. Essentially,it …
Stress, Its Effects On Your Skin And Health
STRESS, ITS EFFECTS ON YOUR SKIN AND HEALTH Stress comes in many forms, workplace stress, family stress, grief over loss of a loved one, etc… Some can be avoided, but as we know, many cannot. Some people handle stress better than others, and some even thrive on it. Regardless, stress takes its toll. Stress has been proven to rid your …
Lower Blood Pressure Using 1 Great Fruit
LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE USING 1 GREAT FRUIT You can lower blood pressure if you had your lycopene today. If you ate a green salad with fresh chopped tomatoes, then you not only got a healthy dose of this powerful antioxidant, but you have also taken significant action toward lowering your blood pressure. A recent double-blind study conducted in Israel has …
What You Eat Is Who You Really Are
WHAT YOU EAT IS WHO YOU REALLY ARE Recent dietary research regarding what you eat has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants. Beans (legumes), berries (especially blueberries), broccoli, green tea, nuts (especially walnuts), oranges, pumpkin, …
The Raw Food Diet – What is It?
THE RAW FOOD DIET – WHAT IS IT? Have you started hearing about the Raw Food Diet? It’s gaining popularity and buzz, not just as a diet to lose weight, but a diet for a long and healthy life. We eat so much in the way of processed food that we don’t even stop to think about what we’re putting …
Healthy Food Choices
HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES Eating healthy food is something we all would like to do, although it can be hard. In order to eat healthy, you must first make the right food choices. Eating healthy is all about what you eat, which makes the choices very crucial to your results. Grains You should consume 6 ounces of grains per day. To …
Making Healthy Food Choices
MAKING HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES Healthy food such as vegetables, fruits, and grains are normally low in fat and have no cholesterol. Most are great sources of dietary fiber, complex carbs, and vitamins. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat foods that are high in complex carbs and fiber. Below are some tips for making healthy food choices: – Coconut …