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Rationale behind eating a lot

January 22nd, 2011 admin No comments

How many times are you trapped in resisting to eating more? Oftentimes we struggle in refraining to eating a lot yet in most situations we cave in to our cravings and eventually give up our desire to live a healthier and fitter lifestyle.

If you are always in this kind of situation, then perhaps reading the “Why eating a lot feels so darn good” by Madison Park in CNN Health can be enlightening.

The article presented some reasons as why eating a lot can be an addictive behavior. Are you keen to read the complete article of “Why eating a lot feels so darn good”, then click it here.

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Is Nuts Good to your Diet?

February 21st, 2010 admin No comments

Do you like to munch nuts? Is it favourable to your diet? The article “Once a Diet No-No, Nuts Are in Again” of MaryAnne Gragg will enlighten you about the nutrition benefits of including the nuts in your diet.

Although nuts are rich in fat and calories, its nutritional value cannot be underrated. This is the reason that nuts are good to be part in your diet however be careful also. Excessive consumption of nuts can also lead you to adding extra pounds in your weight.

It is important to remember the idea of moderation when considering nuts in your diet.

There are many ways to include nuts in your diet. Some of the suggestions in the article are tossing it in your dishes and salad, or sprinkle chopped nuts in your bowl of cereal. There are many creative ways to include nuts in your meals but just always remember - moderation and right serving – is important.

Read the full article ‘Once a diet no-no, nuts are in again‘ from CNN.com - Health.

Fitness Editorial Credits to MaryAnne Gragg, Health.com.

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Aiming for a Lean Physique, Don’t Escape Breakfast!

November 23rd, 2009 admin No comments

It is quite common for us to take for granted breakfast meal because of various reasons.  We always rush in the morning to catch the bus or we don’t have time to prepare a hearty breakfast meal because we wake up late. Though we are aware that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day, we hardly pay attention to this fact. Instead we grab the easiest and convenient breakfast which can either be coffee, donut, croissant, and fat-rich breakfast items.

That is why reading the article in CNN Health entitled ‘Breakfast Can Help Keep You Lean’ is very striking.  Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, and with the help of American Dietetic Association’s experts, reviewed few of the most popular breakfast meal and accordingly graded it into A, B, and C.

The idea is to pay attention to what you eat in the breakfast. A good choice is a combination of protein, carbohydrates and fiber, and the ideal breakfast concoction is comprised of oatmeal with skim milk, a half-ounce nuts, berries and orange juice.

Also, according to the article it is essential to consume significant calories for breakfast and a recommended amount is 500-calories for an average person.

You can click here to read more about the article, ‘Breakfast Can Help Keep You Lean’ from CNN.com - Diet and Fitness.

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