Archive for February, 2010

Eating the right foods…

Eating the right foods can help lower your cholesterol, ward off disease and protect your heart. Power up your diet—and your body—with these superfoods. Red Grapes For Your Heart A study at the University of Michigan found that red grapes—rich in antioxidants and flavonoids—might reduce heart damage. “Grapes contain phenol compounds, including resveratrol and quercetin, [...]

10 FITNESS FAUX PAS

1. The faux pas Getting married to your strength routine The facts If you do the same routine over and over, your muscles will simply adapt; you’re likely to hit a plateau because each exercise stimulates only a limited number of muscle fibers. However, if you challenge your muscles from a variety of angles by [...]

Why Is Nutrition So Important

By: Anthony Alayon In order for our bodies to function properly and stay healthy, it is important that we follow a good nutritious diet. Foods are made up of 6 classes of nutrients. These nutrients are macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) and water. If you neglect to have the right combination of [...]

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