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Popcorn Snack

trainer — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:00:14 +0000

Eating popcorn may curb your appetite according to a study presented at the Experimental Biology conference in 2009. People who ate a cup of microwave popcorn before lunch ate a total of 105 fewer total calories.

Refined Carbs are Bad for Blood Flow

trainer — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:58:39 +0000

An Israeli study found that eating refined carbs can strain your arteries.

Fiber Helps Blood Pressure

trainer — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:58:15 +0000

A study at the Harvard School of Public Health found that eating whole grains may lower your risk of high blood pressure.

Why? Fiber produces by-products that may reduce the damage to your arteries and help prevent hypertension.

Pilates and Flexibility

trainer — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:33:26 +0000

Many people love pilates for the great abs it gives you. But there is more to love. A two month regime of pilates for one hour a week can increase your toe touch test results by as much as 2 inches!!

Salsa is your new dip!!

trainer — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:05:40 +0000

Most fresh salsa has 9 calories in 2 tablespoons (check your label) and it is loaded with beta-carotene and lycopene.

Vegetable Variety

trainer — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:03:21 +0000

How about trying a vegetable you have never tried? There are zillions. Kale, Bok Choy, Spinach, Brussel Sprouts, etc.

Are you Eating Vegetables??

trainer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:00:37 +0000

Not a strange question when you learn that more than 70% of us eat fewer than 3 servings of veggies a day.

Keep your Sugar in Check

trainer — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:57:10 +0000

A study done at Simmons College in Boston found that too much sugar can increase your risk of coronary disease.

Find an Exercise Buddy

trainer — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:53:23 +0000

A University of Oxford study found that exercisers tolerated discomfort more in a group than solo. So if you are struggling to get it done, get a workout partner!

Watch the Fat

trainer — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:49:02 +0000

A Canadian study published in Prevention found that a high-fat diet hinders muscles ability to convert food into much-needed energy.