Obesity has become a problem in the United States-especially in children. A good way to minimize this problem is to set 30 minutes a day to be physically active with your children and minimize their food portions. Be creative with their food! Add fruit on pancakes, hide spinach in enchiladas, or add water to their juice to minimize sugar levels..
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Monthly Archives: October 2010
If you are looking to tone your muscles, or increase the size of your muscles (hypertrophy), be sure to include protein in your diet. Protein products are found in foods such as milk, cheese, nuts, meat, and tuna. Remember to avoid hydrogenated fat products, and avoid foods containing large amounts of refined sugar..
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Calcium is a mineral that is recommended to maintain strong bones. Having a sufficient amount of calcium can help prevent osteoporosis or osteopenia. In order for your bones to absorb the calcium, it is necessary to obtain 20 minutes of sun to accumulate sufficient vitamin D..
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Vitamin A contributes to your vision, healthier breast feeding for women and helps maintain skeletal tissue and healthy teeth. Vitamin A can be found in eggs, milk, meat, cream, liver, cheese, halibut, and fish oil, leafy green veggies, and much more. RDA guidelines indicate how much we should have in our diet. For mo...re information about Vitamin A or other vitamins visit www.mypyramid.gov..
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A well designed cycling workout program can enhance cardiovascular health. It is appropriate for all ages, and is an activity that can be done in- or outdoors. The key to a good cycling workout is to changing zone intensities to reach at least 75-80% of THR. Explore your capacities, and reach your greatest cycling levels..
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