More on Whole Grains
This article is from the FDA on whole grains. Super informative and you get the skinny on the FDA’s role and what they consider a source of whole grains. Click here for the article.
Never Too Old
Another study about senior citizens and exercise, and how strength training could really improve the quality of life. When reading, note the study that was conducted on 90-year old women in nursing homes. You’ll be surprised (or not) at the results that occurred. Ultimately, the lesson is that no matter how young or old, exercise will help your life, the quality of life, and the length of life. Click here for the article.
Live Longer? Really?
This blogger found 63 ways to live longer. There are probably more, but this article is good enough to spend some time digesting. You may think of more, but, if you need to get started, click here.
It’s a Gas!
Now that you are eating healthier, increase in fiber, protein, and fish oils, you are find that you have one problem. Gas! More gas than you have ever had. What should you do? Try these tips that have help me:
- Peppermint Tea settles the stomach and minimizes gas issues. It will also help you to relax and you may go on your merry way. If you can find Peppermint gels that you can take orally will work as well. Try the NOW brand, the quality is very good. Possibly Costco and Sam’s may have a bulk size that is less expensive.
- Don’t eat so much fiber in one day at the beginning stages. It takes time for your body to get used to 25-35 grams of fiber a day. Drink plenty of fluids to help with the digestion. Don’t be in such a rush, it’ll be alright.
- Tums. Do I need to say more?
- Cut the sugar and sugary carbohydrates out! This is often the cause of digestive combustion.
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Curb Your Enthusiasm…for Carbs!
This article discusses the need for people to take control of their emotions, and their psyche so that binging won’t occur. The article suggests that maybe the economy has a lot to do with rising stress levels that result in binging. Stress often takes people where they don’t mentally want to go, and people will use sugary carbs to temporarily take away the pain. Click here for the article.
More on Abs
We have gone there on abs. No more crunches or sit-ups. We know now that it’s the hub for neck and back problems. Crunches on stability ball, yes! On the floor, no! However, there are man other ab exercises to embrace, so this article will help point you in the right direction. Click here for the article.
A Women’s Place Is In The Weight Room
Most women have this awful misconception that they will become too muscular should they start lifting weights. On the contrary, weightlifting has so many health and weight loss benefits that it’s almost neglectful in saying that it’s detrimental. This article makes the benefits plain and simple. Click here for the benefits.
Less is More…Beneficial
A good article about food portion, and just flat self-control, and should give you lots of benefits. The study done here should generate some positive response about how much we eat, and how portions can directly effect the amount of calorie intake. Click here for the article.
Finally…Oct 2008 still being sold in June 2009…What?
