Category: Health Fitness

There are 2 types of carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates and simple carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are considered simple or complex based on their chemical structure. So what are complex carbohydrates, or are they called starchy by some? complex carbohydrates They are simply sugars linked together to form a chain. Due to its complex chain shape, your digestive enzymes…

There is no doubt that following a vegetarian diet is good for your health. Those who choose to follow this lifestyle typically benefit from weighing 15% less than meat eaters, generally have a lower rate of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, and also tend to live longer than carnivores. But many of us just can’t…

Shawne Merriman, known for his hard hitting and intense defense, is one of the best players in the NFL. He has spent years sculpting his body into the machine he is today. To build a body like Shawne Merriman’s, he needs the right mix of weight lifting, running, and dieting that together can help him…

What is it and is it for me? First of all, you need to decide if this is really for you – this is important regardless of whether or not you are squeamish about your body. Be aware that a group of complete strangers will stare at you for hours on end, while you are…

Diabetes can be a nasty disease. Constant monitoring is needed, it can cause heart disease, vision loss, poor circulation with possible amputation of limbs, and more. In short, it’s nothing to waste time on. Our bodies need energy and carbohydrates are the fuel that creates the energy our bodies run on. Control your carbohydrates and…

What is Fat Loss 4 Idiots? It is a fat loss program that claims to lose 9 pounds every 11 days. He will show you the techniques to use to lose the extra pounds in the ebook and diet generator provided. It does not require you to enter any special meals that you need a…

You may have heard that NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas is pretty unorthodox on and off the court, but especially when it comes to his training. For example, when the team is down, he usually trains three times a day: first with the team at practice, then for 8 p.m. drills, and a third time around…

Heartburn is painful and is known as gastroesophageal reflux, a digestive disorder. It occurs when the valve in the esophagus becomes weak or does not work properly. This disorder allows acid to flow into the esophagus from the stomach. It is considered a disease and can have symptoms such as stomach pain, belching, nausea, and…

Many people go about losing weight the wrong way. Some people try to starve themselves with super low-calorie diets, while others follow a low-carb or low-fat diet. These diets can leave you in poor health, with a damaged metabolism. A healthy diet would be one that had the right mix of protein, fat, and carbohydrates…

The second in a series of Pilates moves to help you reach your health and fitness goals for the new year. We are already in February 2012! A month has passed in the blink of an eye! Let’s not procrastinate or make more excuses. Let’s start together! Here are four basic Pilates moves for beginners…