Quote of the Week:
“Kind hearts are the gardens, Kind thoughts are the roots, Kind words are the flowers, Kind deeds are the fruits, Take care of your garden And keep out the weeds, Fill it with sunshine Kind words and kind deeds”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Q. Does aerobic exercise suppress a person’s appetite? Some experts say it does, others say it doesn’t. Who’s right?
A: The vast majority of studies have demonstrated that caloric intake is usually unchanged or slightly increased in response to long-term aerobic exercise training.
Energy intake is, however, usually increased below the level of the increase in energy expenditure. This situation results in a negative energy balance (i.e., energy expenditure > energy intake) and, concomitantly, a [...]
Is the fruit in sugar bad for me?
It doesn’t cause spikes in insulin and blood sugar, but large amounts of fruit sugar (fructose) may contribute to overeating.Most of the sugar we eat gets broken down and absorbed in the small intestine. Swarms of specialized enzymes attack larger molecules and convert them into three simpler sugars: mainly glucose, but also galactose (a part [...]
Seared Ahi Tuna and Salad of Mixed Greens with Wasabi Vinaigrette
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Cooking For One
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Ingredients
1 ahi tuna steak, 6 ounces
2 teaspoons five-spice powder, available on spice aisle
1 teaspoon grill seasoning, such as Montreal Steak Seasoning, or salt and coarse pepper
Cooking spray or vegetable oil, for brushing the grill pan
5 ounces, half [...]
Total Body Strength, Balance, and Stability Workout
This total body workout is for intermediate/advanced exercisers and targets strength, balance and stability. For most exercises, you’ll alternate two moves, one bilateral (or two-sided) and the other unilateral (one-sided). For each block of exercises, you’ll perform 1-3 sets of 10-16 reps. Choose your sets, reps and weights based on your fitness level, time constraints [...]
Sticking to Your Workout When You Suffer With Allergies
By: Kathleen MacNaughton
Health Professional
Well, once again the Winter Olympics have come and gone,have come and gone, with splendid displays of athleticism against all odds, as well as disappointments and failed expectations. Watching the competitions put me in mind of how challenging it can be at times to keep going with workouts when allergy symptoms are [...]
