If you are, or want to be, a competitive bodybuilder or athlete, this might work for you, but I am aiming this for the amateur or beginner. Many people who want to “work out” avoid strength training with weights or other resistance training because they feel it is too difficult and that they will have…
Category: Health Fitness
5 reasons why chocolate is healthy for you
Some people are surprised to hear that there are, in fact, many health benefits to be had from chocolate. Dietitians, nutritionists, and researchers around the world might even call chocolate one of the “superfoods” for its heart-healthy chemical compounds and rich antioxidants. 1. Antioxidants in chocolate Did you know that raw, unprocessed cacao is actually…
Baking Bread – Cuban Garlic Pan (Cuban Garlic Bread)
Last week I went to Miami for the first time to sample and report back on Miami’s vibrant foodie community. What I found was a foodie community filled with amazing exile stories, perilous adventures across the ocean, and wonderful snapshots of great Miami food, especially Cuban food. Along with my staff member, Emily, we were…
Gambling addiction? How to play moderately and live a healthy lifestyle
Have you ever experienced the feeling that you want something? And, do you need it immediately without delay? Or the feeling that you want to eat your favorite food? And, when that food is in front of you, you will feel the thrill of putting that food in your mouth and tasting its sweetness. Let’s…
Swimming Calories: How many calories does swimming burn compared to other cardio exercises?
When comparing exercises or activities in terms of the number of calories burned, you are really asking how much energy is required for each activity. To explain this further, the body actually needs the calories you eat every day for energy; which means that the more you train, the more calories you will burn. Math…
5 quick tips to stick with liquid diet recipes
That’s load enough for you when you’re on a diet, so it’s only right that you know some quick tips for recipes – liquid diet recipes to be exact. As you know, the digestion of solid food is much longer than the digestion of liquid food. And for some reason, many people believe that water,…
The most effective way to lose weight – Normal Weight Loss
I guess you really want to lose some weight, but you don’t want to spend hours and hours in the gym looking at all the skinny, muscular girls and guys in tank tops, who can’t seem to break a sweat. I guess you are a normal person who likes to overeat, who likes sweet sweets…
Get the solid body of your dreams
You may have heard that building muscle is hard work that takes time. While that is true, it is more important to learn how to build muscle than to exercise every day. If you want to build muscle efficiently, you need to learn what to do and what not to do. Read on for guidance…
What do carbohydrates do?
Carbohydrates, or saccharides, are one of the three main nutrients your body needs for energy. The other two nutrients are fat and protein. Carbohydrates are found in plant foods and foods derived from plants. Many people do not know what saccharides are and what these sugars do. What do carbohydrates do? Carbohydrates provide calories—think of…
Are hindu squats bad for the knees?
I am a big believer in bodyweight exercises, particularly Hindu push-ups and Hindu squats. However, many people don’t even want to try Hindu squats because they believe that since the knee extends past the knee, this is dangerous. It will somehow “cut the knees.” I have no doubt that you want to treat your knees…