My dad lived 81 very active years. Carpentry was his profession and he also spent his nights and weekends remodeling the homes we lived in when I was a boy. Later in life, the 14 acres he owned in East Tennessee required year-round maintenance and he took pride in doing it himself. His daily movement was the key to his good health. Despite the fact he ate too much of my mom’s cooking, an active lifestyle protected him from many of the ravages of time.
Read MoreGood, high-quality proteins are those with an amino acid pattern similar to that needed by the body. These complete proteins include eggs, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products, including whey protein. Protein sources which are deficient in one or more essential amino acids include grains, beans, vegetables and fruit.
Read MoreDoes the dramatic rise of obesity and degenerative disease may stem from mankind’s recent adaptation of processed foods, many of which contain grains or products, such as gluten, which come from processing grains? This is a contention behind what is alternately called the Paleo or Caveman diet.
Read MoreSometimes one simple change in your diet can be the difference between reaching your goals for a healthy life and frustration. No matter how hard you work out, if you eat and drink sugar-laden and high-fat foods, you will be fatter than you want to be. Using a simple, calories in versus calories out equation, you must burn more calories than you ingest in order to lose weight. However, while eating healthier food is probably high on your priority list, what about what you drink? In particular, are you aware of the effect of soda on your health?
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