Sometimes I have so much to talk about that I don't know where to put it. It's not really a topic that would make for a well written blog entry, so I give you a variety of useful topics and links. Somehow, I don't think anyone will complain.
How much exercise do you need? That would depend on what you are planning to accomplish. At some point, the exercises should be for maintenance rather than for competition or building bigger muscles.
More and more people are finding homeopathic solutions for what ails them. Natural remedies doctors use to stay in tip top shape. I will be talking about homeopathic solutions in future entries.
Not to be outdone by the on-again/off-again reports of health benefits of alcohol and coffee, a link to health and marijuana has been found. Stay tuned!
It's summer so forget the gym and try these outdoor activities for fitness. While you're at it, keep that heart healthy with these four exercises.
Need health tools? Here's a few that are a must for a healthy lifestyle.
Remember this? Looks like in my assessment I may have missed the carbs in energy.
I have a problem keeping my fruits and vegetables from spoiling just days after I buy them. This can be rather costly. Lucky for me I found this!
If you are still struggling to enter a healthy lifestyle, maybe you should go back to square one. You might need to mentally prepare for it. This involves a mind over body approach.
It looks like there is a Healthy People 2020 project in the government's agenda. The site is rather informative and outlines its goals to bring about a healthy America. So along the same lines, check this site out.
Seems that cash will motivate people to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Fine here's your paycheck:
Quit smoking, save thousands a year on cigarettes. Eat right and exercise, save thousands a year on doctors. Eat healthy foods and eat less, save a few hundred a year. Overall the check can add up to about $5000 in savings a year.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
For The Health Of It!
We are on the cutting edge of health research and information is ever changing. This is the purpose of an entry with a variety of topics. Oh, and we have links, too!
I have always believed that milk consumption should be limited once you pass the age of 12. This is just my opinion. I feel any dairy after that age should be limited to yogurt and dairy. I am lactose intolerant but can consume cheeses and yogurts without a problem. New research proves me right, but since kids don't eat kale, low-fat milk is the alternative. Keep in mind that milk can be high in cholesterol(Remember most people consume more than one serving).
In case you haven't noticed, on the left side of the above site, there are other health related links. This story about bookworms and Alzheimer's caught my eye.
I found an impressive site of information that comes from, of all things, the government. The FDA has links and resources that are informative and health related.
During the cold and flu season I try to limit my gym time. Why? Because it seems that some people go to the gym when they are sick, instead of curing what ails them. Although exercise can help beat what ails you, it can't cure what you already have.
Eat Right has eating and cooking tips and other resources for a healthy diet. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will guide you through reading labels and cooking healthy meals through a variety of resources.
SuperTracker is another interesting government site. It tracks both your nutrition and exercise, and has nutrition information of over 8000 foods that it lets you compare side-to-side.
Do you think that you will live to be 100 and beyond? Answer a 40 questions and find out if you will and what you need to do to get there.
Here are some calculators that are useful and may be life saving.
If you need to find a specific doctor or specialist in your area, HealthGrades finds the best in your area.
Useful sites to map your routine can be found at MapMyRun, MapMyHike, MapMyRide, and MapMyWalk. There are paid plans, but there is free, too!
Summer Tomato is a blog on making healthy meals become delicious!
In a world gone mad and full of stress and anxiety, Zen Habits just might help you calm the beast within.
I have always believed that milk consumption should be limited once you pass the age of 12. This is just my opinion. I feel any dairy after that age should be limited to yogurt and dairy. I am lactose intolerant but can consume cheeses and yogurts without a problem. New research proves me right, but since kids don't eat kale, low-fat milk is the alternative. Keep in mind that milk can be high in cholesterol(Remember most people consume more than one serving).
In case you haven't noticed, on the left side of the above site, there are other health related links. This story about bookworms and Alzheimer's caught my eye.
I found an impressive site of information that comes from, of all things, the government. The FDA has links and resources that are informative and health related.
During the cold and flu season I try to limit my gym time. Why? Because it seems that some people go to the gym when they are sick, instead of curing what ails them. Although exercise can help beat what ails you, it can't cure what you already have.
Eat Right has eating and cooking tips and other resources for a healthy diet. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics will guide you through reading labels and cooking healthy meals through a variety of resources.
SuperTracker is another interesting government site. It tracks both your nutrition and exercise, and has nutrition information of over 8000 foods that it lets you compare side-to-side.
Do you think that you will live to be 100 and beyond? Answer a 40 questions and find out if you will and what you need to do to get there.
Here are some calculators that are useful and may be life saving.
If you need to find a specific doctor or specialist in your area, HealthGrades finds the best in your area.
Useful sites to map your routine can be found at MapMyRun, MapMyHike, MapMyRide, and MapMyWalk. There are paid plans, but there is free, too!
Summer Tomato is a blog on making healthy meals become delicious!
In a world gone mad and full of stress and anxiety, Zen Habits just might help you calm the beast within.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Mediterranean Health
It seems that nowadays the Holy Grail of lifestyles is the Mediterranean Diet. A secret I encountered when I lived in Southern Europe is that each season produces its own fruit. What this means is that you live off the land because the land will always bare some kind of fruit(fruit meaning food in general). Since I am a firm believer that eating local foods is a foundation to overall health, it will be discussed elsewhere.
Sometimes the foods have to do with one's heritage, as a health benefit to a person's nutritional benefits. The Mediterranean nutrition is something that will benefit everyone in some way. Here is a shopping list for the Mediterranean Diet. Here are some recipes. Personally I would cut back on dairy and limit it to yogurt and cheese only. Take note of the Pyramid because you will find many differences from the Pyramid or My Plate we use in the United States.
The benefits of this diet, if done right, are very beneficial. The other aspects to this lifestyle is that the meals are shared and eaten in a social setting. You also get plenty of exercise through physical activities. These are the true combinations of what makes this diet as healthy as it is. You can't expect to eat Mediterranean-style foods and live a sedentary lifestyle and hope for optimal health. It just won't work. More info here.
You can't get too much information on the Mediterranean Diet, and only you can determine what to eat. Just to add my comments on the last link, salt should be substituted with other spices, but in Europe there are many dishes that are heavily salted. To the list of fish, I would like to add the barramundi. Extra Virgin Olive Oil should be used in salads, while regular olive oil should be used for cooking. Take note, REAL olive oil comes from only ONE country. If it comes from more than one country such as Italy, Greece and Spain, for example, it is a mixture of oils that take away from real olive oil benefits.
I still say to limit your dairy and only consume yogurt and cheese. I consume 4 oz. of yogurt each morning and cheese on occasion. I avoid milk as much as I can. I don't agree with only one glass of wine because in Europe they consume 2 glasses of wine. One with their lunch and one with their supper.
Again, keep in mind that the diet involves not only nutrition, but eating meals with families and friends, and physical activity and exercise.
Sometimes the foods have to do with one's heritage, as a health benefit to a person's nutritional benefits. The Mediterranean nutrition is something that will benefit everyone in some way. Here is a shopping list for the Mediterranean Diet. Here are some recipes. Personally I would cut back on dairy and limit it to yogurt and cheese only. Take note of the Pyramid because you will find many differences from the Pyramid or My Plate we use in the United States.
The benefits of this diet, if done right, are very beneficial. The other aspects to this lifestyle is that the meals are shared and eaten in a social setting. You also get plenty of exercise through physical activities. These are the true combinations of what makes this diet as healthy as it is. You can't expect to eat Mediterranean-style foods and live a sedentary lifestyle and hope for optimal health. It just won't work. More info here.
You can't get too much information on the Mediterranean Diet, and only you can determine what to eat. Just to add my comments on the last link, salt should be substituted with other spices, but in Europe there are many dishes that are heavily salted. To the list of fish, I would like to add the barramundi. Extra Virgin Olive Oil should be used in salads, while regular olive oil should be used for cooking. Take note, REAL olive oil comes from only ONE country. If it comes from more than one country such as Italy, Greece and Spain, for example, it is a mixture of oils that take away from real olive oil benefits.
I still say to limit your dairy and only consume yogurt and cheese. I consume 4 oz. of yogurt each morning and cheese on occasion. I avoid milk as much as I can. I don't agree with only one glass of wine because in Europe they consume 2 glasses of wine. One with their lunch and one with their supper.
Again, keep in mind that the diet involves not only nutrition, but eating meals with families and friends, and physical activity and exercise.
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