HEALTH & WEALTH for LIFE
Archive for November, 2010
Arginine
Nov 29th
What is it? Arginine is an amino acid – one of many ‘building blocks’ of proteins. These building blocks can be arranged in hundreds of unique combinations to manufacture body proteins. These specific arrangements of amino acids determine what that protein will ultimately become – whether it’s skin or hair or muscle, or an enzyme More >
Lipobond
Nov 27th
For centuries, people from all cultures have known the benefits of high-fiber nutrition for internal cleansing and well-being. Once referred to as “roughage” and readily available in the average diet, fiber often is missing in today’s over-processed foods that are high in saturated fats and refined carbohydrates. A lack of dietary fiber increases the risk More >
Beat PMS with diet
Nov 25th
Health24 Daily Tip Any woman who suffers from pre-menstrual stress – and the people around her – should be happy to hear that diet can make a huge difference to these monthly woes. Here are some main pointers: Never skip meals. To maintain your blood sugar levels, it is better to eat small amounts more More >
Avoid Gaining 5 Pounds During the Holidays
Nov 24th
Written by Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD. Susan is a paid consultant for Herbalife. Yes, you can pack on five pounds between now and January – and it’s easier than you might think. Most people only add a pound or two over the holidays, but when you look at what a few extra indulgences can More >
How a daily walk can beat 24 illnesses
Nov 23rd
INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPERS It takes only 30 minutes a day but could cut your risk of falling victim to up to two dozen illnesses, including dementia and cancer. Taking the time for a brisk daily walk could also have other major health benefits by slowing down the rate at which our bodies deteriorate with age. Researchers More >
How much protein powder do I need?
Nov 21st
A better question would be, “How much pure protein do I need to achieve my goals?” Protein is an extremely important macro nutrient and should be eaten frequently throughout the day. I recommend at least 1 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean body mass. This means that if you are 150 pounds More >
Is Protein Powder really necessary?
Nov 20th
Although protein supplements are not an absolute requirement for gaining mass, I have yet to meet any person able to get 400 grams of protein per day from cooking food. If your protein intake is greater than 200 grams per day I will suggest a protein powder – it will make your life a lot More >
Good Nutrition and Convenience Can Go Hand-In-Hand
Nov 19th
Written by Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD. Susan is a paid consultant for Herbalife. One of the biggest complaints people have about eating healthy is the perception that it requires more hours in the kitchen to prepare nutritious meals. But there are so many convenience items available now that preparing healthy meals is a snap. For More >
Yogurt and Probiotics Promote Digestive Health
Nov 18th
If you’ve spent any time in the yogurt section of your local supermarket lately, you might see more and more products that highlight their “live active cultures” – a nice way of saying that the yogurt is full of bacteria. While the idea of consuming bacteria in the diet may not sound appealing, probiotic bacteria More >
