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5 Benefits of Resistance Training

بواسطة Express أكتوبر 31, 2015

Resistance training, strength training, weight lifting, or whatever other name it is known by, has a negative connotation in many people's minds. We're too quick to attach lifting weights to excessive muscle development observed in bodybuilders, or to the wrong kinds of people we meet in the gym. Sadly, the effect of this is that the people who need resistance training the most, people like you and I, end up missing out. And we do miss out - big time. There are lots of benefits to resistance training, aside from just getting bigger muscles. Below, I've listed five of the ones most relevant to pretty much everyone. Improves bone mineral density - as we age, the density of our bones decreases, which has the effect of increasing our risk of developing osteoporosis and suffering breaks from falls. While there is a big focus on the benefits of calcium for improving bone mineral density, one thing that is constantly overlooked is that bones remodel and rebuild based on exte...

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Beet and Avocado Deviled Eggs

بواسطة Express أكتوبر 31, 2015

INGREDIENTS 7 eggs 1 medium beet 1 avocado 3 garlic cloves (peeled) or handful of wild garlic leaves 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 teaspoon of salt INSTRUCTIONS Place eggs in saucepan and cover with two inches of water. Bring to boil, then turn the heat to low and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat, cover and leave for 13 minutes. Drain water and cool the eggs with cold water. Place the beet in a saucepan and cover it with water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until beet is fork tender. Take the beet out of the water and let it cool completely. You can speed up this process by soaking the beet in cold water. Peel off the skin and cut the beet into small pieces. Peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. Place cooked beet, egg yolks, ½ teaspoon of salt and tablespoon of olive oil in to a food processor. Process until smooth and transfer into a bowl. Place avocado and ½ a teaspoon of salt and garlic into a food processor...

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How much is a pound of fat?

بواسطة Express أكتوبر 31, 2015

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Weight Loss Treatment - Diet, Exercise and Surgery

بواسطة Express أكتوبر 31, 2015

Weight Loss treatment can be grouped into: lifestyle modification by diet and exercise; p harmacotherapy and s urgery. Lifestyle modification by diet and exercise It is the preferred method for weight loss for people who are overweight (BMI 23-27 kg.m2) or having class 1 obesity (BMI 27 -32 kg/m2). Its aims at modest weight reduction of 5-10% of body weight within 6 months. The target for weight loss should be 2 kgs every month. The diet should be restricted to 1000-1200 kcal/day for women and 1200-1600 kcal/day for men. This would help in inducing a calorie deficit of around 500-1000 kcal/day and would help in the above mentioned weight loss goals without causing too much hunger. The diet should be low in saturated fats, Trans fats, cholesterol, added sugar and salt. Foods to be avoided include deep fried foods, bakery products, refined flour, sweets, red meat, egg yolk and whole milk and its products. Foods allowed include pan fried/roasted foods, lean meats, egg whi...

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Antidepressants and Weight Loss

بواسطة Express أكتوبر 30, 2015

Antidepressants That Affect Weight Loss It is common that certain medication can cause mild to serious side effects. That's why it is wise to always consult your doctors and have yourself thoroughly checked before you take on any particular drugs. Different drugs have different effects on different people. When you consume something that your friend consumers, for instance, the effects may be different for both of you. Have your doctors monitor you throughout the process of consuming the medication to prevent unwanted things. Side Effects: Most antidepressants have side effects that can cause weight gain, but again... the result is different from one person to another. There are some antidepressants that cause weight loss, prescribed by doctors to their patients who suffer from both symptoms. In most cases, people who are stressed out or depressed have the tendency to eat more. Since they don't get enough rest or sleep, their blood sugar is low, causing them to feel sle...

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Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad

بواسطة Express أكتوبر 30, 2015

Crisp apples, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and hearty walnuts come together in a fresh Autumn salad. An easy side dish for any favorite meal! INgredients 6 cups salad (I used a combination of arugula and baby spinach, any spring green mix will do) 1 red apple 1 green apple 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (such as Diamond of California) ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese ⅓ cup dried cranberries dressing (see note) 1 cup apple juice 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar in a pinch) 2 tablespoons honey scant ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup oil iNSTRUCTIONS Core and chop apples (thin slices or 1 inch chunks). Toss lettuce, apples, walnuts, feta, and cranberries together in a large bowl. Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Toss with salad immediately before serving. Enjoy! NOTES *I also love poppyseed dressing with this salad! **Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger group. Source: http://ift.tt/1u...

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Food Reward Friday

بواسطة Express أكتوبر 30, 2015

This week's lucky "winner"... the Reese's PBC Burger!! Image credit: The Works Read more » This post was written by Stephan Guyenet for Whole Health Source . from RSSMix.com Mix ID 8135872 http://ift.tt/1WoloJF

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