People, who are active are less likely to develop depression. In study of nearly 2,000 residents of Alameda County, California, people who were more active were nearly 20 percent less likely to be diagnosed with depression over the next 5 years than less active residents. Being physically active helps if you are already depressed. More […]
Archives for February 2008
Build muscles to loose fat
Building just a few pounds of muscle in your body helps you get rid of fat much faster, then only by dieting. Muscle exponentially speeds up the fat busting process: 1 pound of muscle requires your body to burn up to 50 extra calories a day just to maintain that muscle. Now think about what […]
Stop drinking soft drinks! They are bad for your bones
If you drink lots of Colas and other carbonated drinks, that get their bubbles from phosphorus, containing the mineral phosphate, you may be flushing calcium from your bones. From publication, Natural Healing and Nutrition 1990: Phosphate, along with calcium, is in your bones in 1 to 1 ratio. The trouble is, if you pour in […]
high-energy snacks
Don’t go too long without eating, it will make you feel tired. Small, healthy snacks or mini meals that include protein and carbohydrates will help keep your energy levels high throughout the day, and they take little time to prepare: Sliced apple with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter 1/2 cup of low-fat cottage cheese with […]
How to lose weight – 2 fundamental principles
The ideal weight loss solution varies from person to person, but there are two fundamental rules all people trying to lose weight should know: 1. Five hundred calories per day equals 1 pound per week All it takes is a calorie deficit each day. The rule to remember is this: A calorie deficit of 500 […]
Calculating your target heart-rate zone
Step 1. Calculate your maximum heart rate. Your maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. For example, if you are 50 years old, your maximum heart rate is 220 – 50 = 170 beats per minute Step 2. Find your target heart-rate zone. Level 1, low-intensity, the target hearth-rate zone is 50 to 60 […]