by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
14. April 2012 14:18
We’ve heard studies that tell you that a lack of sleep can lead to belly fat, but a study out of Ohio State University showed that when mice were exposed to even dim light (from a TV, or even a bright digital clock) during their sleep cycle gained more weight than mice who slept in the dark (C...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
13. April 2012 05:22
Legumes are an under-utilized source of protein, that are rich in soluble fiber. This type of fiber helps in improving intestinal health. According to the author of The Dash Diet Action Plan, Marla Heller, MS, RD, it also "helps soak up fat in your diet. Legumes are more satiating than meat and most...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
12. April 2012 20:59
The food cravings that you may feel when you are stressed, researchers are finding, may be more biological then you realize.
In the November issue of Shape Magazine, a study in the Journal of Clinical Investigation found that people given saturated fat through a stomach tube (so they could not invol...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
11. April 2012 16:41
You can find mixed information as to whether you eat before you work out in the morning or evenings and when to utilize whey protein to receive all the muscle building benefits after a workout.
The former theory was to get in your early morning cardio or weight training on an empty stomach t...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
10. April 2012 19:52
One exercise that can be done at home, at a gym, or on the road, is squats. It is critical when doing squats that your knees tract over your toes to avoid injury.
A standard squat, with your feet parallel and hip distance apart is done by shifting your tailbone rearward like you are sitting into a ...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
9. April 2012 06:01
Happy Easter
Enjoy your day of celebrat...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
8. April 2012 05:32
If you have been informed that you have Type 2 Diabetes, that diagnoses may be changed through lifestyle changes. http://www.cincinnati.md/oh/cincinnati/con-article/657183/Type%202%20Diabetes/americans_spending_more_of_their_lives_struggling_with_diabetes.htm .
Type 2 Diabetes is marked ...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
7. April 2012 19:34
High intensity training burns more calories in a shorter period of time by utilizing quick, high-intensity cardio moves that spike your heart rate, in a short period of time.
You can achieve tis cardio burst by running sprints, Spinning class, cardio DVD’s, or you can add these moves in betwee...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
6. April 2012 05:39
There are patients that are electing to have “preventative mastectomies”, especially women with mothers and sisters who carry a BRCA gene mutation. BRCA is a genetic mutation for higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. http://www.cincinnati.md/oh/cincinn...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
5. April 2012 20:41
What is the best way to stay regular? Wheat bran is an effective ingredient to incorporate into your diet, as well as other brans’ like rye, corn and oat. The more-coarse the bran is, the better.
Bran is effective because of the ingredients within the bran (cellulos...
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