For many people, a first step in the fight to lose weight is to replace added sugars in beverages and foods with low calorie sweeteners. But among Hispanics in the United States, who face a growing problem with overweight and
Cuando los jóvenes piensan sobre la salud, normalmente no piensan en el corazón. De acuerdo con Dr. Siddharth Gandhi, un cardiólogo de Advocate Bromenn Medical Center, “Este pensamiento no es una enfermedad de viejos. La enfermedad de corazón afecta a
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger For many of us, having a healthy life style meansgetting regular exercise and a balanced and nutritious diet. Every day spent without caving into temptation is considered a great victory. But there is a
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Lean meats Lean meats like lean beef, pork, skinless chicken and turkey are filled with nutrients like B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and B6), which help the body’s metabolism, aid in red blood cell
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger Nuts Nuts are a great source of magnesium, protein and antioxidants, and are rich in fiber as well as other vitamins and minerals. Just a handful of nuts a day can give you the
What makes up a well-rounded fitness program? Here are the main physical activity program components: Cardiovascular (aerobic) activity Muscular Strength and Endurance Balance and Flexibility How much should I exercise? The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of
Hard to believe we started this journey 61 days ago (2 months)! I sure hope you are all making progress – eating a lot less, trying new recipes, while exercising on most days. At this point it’s important that you
By Nicola Cucuiet and Sylvia Klinger A typical adult loses about one-half pound of muscle per year after the age of 20! Strengthening exercises are a very important part in an exercise routine for both women and man. Incorporating strength
Motivating ourselves to exercise is not easy, but we should remember that physical activity can be structured (at a gym) or unstructured (anywhere/anytime). Work it into your day; the benefits are wonderful. To get you started try these suggestions: Take
By Nicola Cucuiet* and Sylvia Klinger It’s almost the middle of January…13 days down! Hope you are feeling as good and happy as I am feeling 🙂 Let us know what is keeping you motivated to accomplish all the things
By Nicola Cucuiet* and Sylvia Klinger 6. Allow your body to recover: Another important step in having a good workout routine is having a recovery period. Many people start working out overzealously and end up with muscle and joint injuries
By Nicola Cucuiet* and Sylvia Klinger It’s time to kick in the exercise part into this operation. I know that thinking about working out can be unappealing because of muscle cramps, muscle sores and all these little accidents that can
