Daily Health Tip
July 29th
1) You should be using at least a shot of sunscreen when headed out in the sun.
2) Egg whites are high in protein, but don’t ditch the yoke, it contains choline, a nutrient essential for heart and brain function.
3) A six ounce glass of OJ every day can reduce your risk of stroke.
July 28th
1) Offer options to your kids when cooking healthy meals, when they’re part of the decision-making process, they're more likely to eat what's on their plate.
2) Order the thin-crust pizza with half the cheese instead of the deep dish variety to slash 280 calories and 12 grams of fat per slice.
3) A recent study discovered that cell phones carry 18 times more potentially harmful bacteria than the flush handle in a men’s washroom. Wipe it!
July 27th
1) Wanna cut 100 calories in the morning? Scramble together 4 egg whites instead of 2 whole eggs.
2) If you can only work out for 20 minutes a day, that time will make a difference. Something is always better than nothing.
3) If you’re ordering a sub every day you could save yourself up 500 calories by making it in a salad instead.
July 26th
1) Always drink double-fisted: your drink, and a large glass of water. Don't use alcohol to quench your thirst. That's what water is for. Sip on alcohol for the flavor and the pleasure.
2) Switch to ordinary coffee. Fancy coffee drinks from trendy coffee joints often pack several hundred calories, thanks to whole milk, whipped cream, sugar, and sugary syrups. A cup of regular coffee with skim milk has just a small fraction of those calories.
3) Lift weights standing up. This forces your core (abdominal and back) muscles to work. A strong core helps you lift heavy loads without hurting your back.
July 23rd
1) If you can limit yourself to just two hours a day of TV or less, you’re likely to consume fewer calories and fewer nutritionally bereft snacks than those who watch more.
2) If you know you should be walking, but are wondering how fast you should go for any benefit, 100 steps per minute is recommended.
3) Getting a small fry instead of super sizing will save you 330 calories on average.
July 22nd
1) If you’re prone to illness, try Black tea. It contains a number of antioxidants including quercetin, a substance said to combat inflammation and support healthy immune function.
2) Sore back? One of the best spine stretching exercises known till now is swimming. It is also believed that swimming also helps in increasing height, but this is not scientifically proved as yet.
3) Students! Get regular checkups. Your parents probably took care of this for you, but now it's up to you make sure you see a doctor regularly. You're probably entitled to an annual exam at the student health center.
July 21th
1) You can refrigerate a bell pepper in the crisper for up to two weeks.
2) Running 8 to 15 miles per week significantly increases your aerobic capacity, and positively effects many of the coronary risk factors.
3) If you want dessert but think you shouldn’t try ordering one off the kids menu.
July 20th
1) Squats are the best way to strengthen all of the major muscles of the lower body.
2) Going green? Use eggshells as pots for starting plants from seed. Then plant the seedling, “pot” and all, into the garden.
3) Water lubricates your joints and helps reduce joint pain and protect against wear and tear.
-Sit up while eating, lying down while chomping can reduce the amount of stomach acid produced which can lead to food not being digested properly.
-Recent studies show that mice who eat less… live longer….eating more may actually shorten your life.
-Don’t get your hand between puppies playing. Puppies have very sharp teeth and aren’t used to skin, only puppy fur which is tougher than the flesh of a human. Beware.
Health Tips
- Morning grogginess ….officially called “sleep inertia” …. Can impair you as much as being drunk…..
-Eating broccoli, cabbage and spinach can help older women keep their brains sharper according to a recent study….
-Dancing is great for you, when you wake up shake your tail feathers and feel energized all morning, Rae always does.
July 15th
1) Fill your eye-level shelf (or top shelf) with fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious snacks. You're 2.7 times more likely to eat healthy food if it's in your line of sight.
2) Increase the speed of your running strides—not their length—to get faster. Your foot should always land under your body, rather than out in front of it.
3) If you're under 40, hold your stretches for 30 seconds. If you're over 40, hold them for 60 seconds. As you reach your 40s, your muscles become less pliable, so they need to be stretched longer.
July 14th
1) Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth when you do crunches. "It will help align your head properly, which helps reduce neck strain,".
2) Don't exercise when you're sick—unless your symptoms are above the neck. And even then you might do better taking a day off. "Your body will use its resources to heal itself, not build muscle and endurance,"
3) Shop for workout shoes late in the day. That's when your feet are the largest. Make sure there's a half inch of space in front of your longest toe, and that you can easily wiggle your toes.
July 13th
1) Know your resting heart rate. The lower the rate, the less your heart has to work, (that’s a good thing).
2) Half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day lowers blood sugar and cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.
3) Eating foods with fewer than 3 grams of fibre and more than 10 grams of sugar increases your risk of heart disease.
July 12th
1) A large glass of wine can contain 3 units of alcohol. Women should regularly drink no more than 2-3 units a day, and men no more than 3-4 units a day.
2) Chewing ginger can help you to digest your food more easily.
3) Allergies can cause food cravings. Make an appointment with a kinesiologist to check that out.
July 9th
1) If you don’t floss, at least use an electric toothbrush to get into crannies and fight gum disease.
2) Everything you eat should make you stronger, like whole grains for your heart or veggies for immunity. Make 85 percent of your choices this way and you’ll be healthier and thinner.
3) Keep things dark if you want a good night’s sleep. Leaving the TV or your reading light on lowers melatonin production, which, in turn, disrupts your sleep cycle.
July 8th
1) The more activities you associate with your bedroom--like watching TV, or working on your computer--the harder it may be to fall asleep there when you want to.
2) Too hot to sleep? Put on a pair of socks; they'll help cause the blood vessels in your feet to expand, encouraging blood flow, which aids your body's cooling mechanism.
3) Sniffing peppermint immediately improves both athletes' running speed and office workers' typing speed.
July 7th
1) Squash can help you control your appetite… Squash is low in calories (as long as you don't douse it in butter and brown sugar) and high in fiber -- and together that can mean you eat fewer calories and feel fuller longer.
2) Watching videos of animal life may help you beat stress. In a study, people who watched 10 minutes of scaly, feathered, or furry footage experienced dips in both heart rate and blood pressure.
3) Coconut water is a natural, refreshing beverage with less than half the sugar of soft drinks or fruit juice. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals making it one of the healthiest beverages.
July 6th
1) To pump up the effectiveness of your morning workout, eat a simple carbohydrate that will digest quickly and give you the boost of energy you'll need. Try starting small: Even a few crackers, half a banana, or an orange will help.
2) University of Chicago researchers report that lack of sleep can torpedo weight loss by slowing metabolism, increasing appetite, and decreasing the number of calories burned.
3) If it's vitamins you're looking for, you're better off taking a multivitamin and sticking with regular old water--some vitamin waters contain as many calories as soda.
July 5th
1) Asparagus: ½ cup of cooked asparagus provides you with ¼ of your daily requirement of folic acid & more than 80% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin c.
2) Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fat, the healthy fat. A few slices of avocado provide you with folate, potassium, vitamin e & avocados are a great source of fibre.
3) Bananas, the superfruit that comes wrapped! Bananas are a great source of fibre, potassium, it lowers cholesterol, is low in calories & has virtually no fat.
July 2nd
1) Raisins are good for your brain because they are an excellent source of boron, a trace element that improves hand-eye coordination, attention and memory.
2) If you’re stuffed up, try spicy foods (hot peppers, wasabi, horseradish), which can help open up nasal passages.
3) Tomato juice is not only good for you to drink, but it will take any odor out of Tupperware.
June 30th
1) Try lean protein (such as Canadian bacon, egg whites, or low-fat yogurt) for breakfast keeps you satisfied longer than if you were to consume it at other times of the day.
2) Have a baked potato with dinner (a medium spud is only about 100 calories) or better yet, try potato salad made with vinegar instead of fattening mayo; chilling cooked potatoes increases their hunger-busting abilities.
3) Researchers at the University of Utah found that volunteers who drank eight to 12 eight-ounce glasses of water per day had higher metabolic rates than those who had only four glasses.
June 28th
1) Change your hand towels often. Using a common towel may pass germs from one person to another, so a sick person should have their own towel to use.
2) Tip for Nose Bleeds: Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.
3) Remedies for Snoring: Change your sleep position. Lose 10% of your body weight to help stop snoring. Avoid alcohol and sedatives to stop snoring.
-Recent research shows that diet pills don’t work on their own and they need to be used along with… exercise and actual dieting….
-A nursing home in Ireland has opened it’s own pub for it’s residents and their guests…and they say it will go a long way to making the residents much happier…find a retirement home like this.
-Recent medical research shows that a pet can seriously help people by lowering their anxiety and stress
June 23, 2010
-The best thing you can do for your body is stretch when you get out of bed, light stretches can greatly increase how good you feel.
-Red Delicious are the best apples for anti-oxidants….. five times better than Empire Apples according to a Health Canada study
-Researchers have found that people thinking of dieting eat more…so don’t over think dieting just do it…dang you nike.
June 17th
1) In just one cup of any colour bell pepper, you get nearly 300% of the vitamin C you need in one day! Combine that with over 100% of daily vitamin A, and bell peppers burst with antioxidant power.
2) The omega-3s in fatty fish (like salmon) not only help your heart stay healthy, but they seem to keep kidney cancer away, too. Women in a study who ate fatty fish on a fairly regular basis lowered their risk of kidney cancer by 44 percent.
3) Most of us consume 3-5 teaspoons of salt however we physically only need 2 teaspoons!!!! Use fresh food when possible, avoid canned or processed foods, boost flavor to foods using herbs & spices, avoid adding salt to boiling pasta or potatoes.
June 16th
1) Sore neck? Make sure you're sleeping on the right pillow.generally stomach sleepers should go for soft, side sleepers for medium, and back sleepers for firm.
2) Dry eyes? Eat FishIn a study, women who ate tuna two or more times a week had decreased symptoms. Fish oil supplements also help.
3) Romaine lettuce has twice the fibre, b vitamins, and 7 times the vitamin a & c of iceberg lettuce.
June 15th
1) You don't have to always avoid the guacamole in Mexican restaurants just because it's high in fat. Yes, it is high in calories but the fat is monounsaturated which is the 'good' fat that helps lower cholesterol.
2) Read the label on “fat-free” foods carefully. Often the fat has been replaced by sugar – which makes you fat!
3) Three 10-minute cardio stints offer the same healthy payback as a single 30-minute one. If you are trying to peel off pounds, of course, the more you do, the faster you'll succeed.
June 14th
1) Use public transport to get to the gym, or incorporate the walk there and back as part of your warm up and cool down routine.
2) Eating fish is a great way to cut down on red meat. Oily fish is also the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can protect against heart disease.
3) Petrochemicals found in candles are known to cause an array of health problems including asthma. Try soy, beeswax or vegetable-based candles that are smoke-free and biodegradable.
June 11th
1) A new study has found that taking 100 steps per minute, or taking 1,000 steps in ten minutes, can have us walking our way toward preventing disease.
2) Besides the culinary delights, mint cleans out your liver which draws the toxins out of your body.
3) Cottage Cheese has been hailed the SUPERFOOD of dieters!!! It is low in cholesterol, fat, has virtually no carbs, and is very high in .
June 10th
1) Exercise will help you sleep better. Just be sure not to exercise too close to your bedtime if you exercise at night, because it may keep you awake.
2) Research has show that snacking on peanut butter is an effective way to control hunger without leading to weight gain.
3) Resist the urge to weight yourself on a daily basis, as your weight will fluctuate from day to day. Weigh in the same time and day once a week.
June 9th
1) Breakfast is not only important to give children energy to start the day, but it is also correlated with lower cholesterol levels. Children with the lowest cholesterol levels are those who start their day with a breakfast of high fiber cereal.
2) According to a study, regular intake of chocolate, fruits, vegetables, red wine and tea help you against Alzheimer’s disease. Flavanoids are in all of them which help with dementia.
3) New study has discovered that boiling carrots before slicing them increase anti-cancer properties up to 25 percent.
June 8th
1) Trouble getting up in the morning? Make sure you leave your blinds half drawn at night. Natural light will help you get up out of bed!
2) Eat more foods rich in vitamin C if you're prone to bruising.
3) 48 extra calories a day adds up to 5 pounds a year to the human body….. 48 calories is less than one can of regular pop.
June 7th
1) Worried about varicose veins? Enzymes in pineapple have been shown to help reduce them.
2) Bad breath? Try packing cranberries with your lunch. The remove plaque from your teeth and bacteria from your whole mouth.
3) Trouble getting up in the morning? Make sure you leave your blinds half drawn at night. Natural light will help you get up out of bed!
June 4th
1) When starting a diet you should go by your body composition, not just you height and weight.
2) Early workouts are easier to squeeze into your schedule and eliminate the need to shower twice. That could save you 72 gallons of water a year.
3) When choosing a multivitamin, you should get one that contains at least 100% of your daily value for A, C, E, and folic acid.
June 3rd
1) Mowing the lawn can burn up to 250 calories.
2) Cashew Nuts are a great source of fibre, protein, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper & B vitamins.
3) Bananas are a great source of fibre, potassium, it lowers cholesterol, is low in calories & has virtually no fat.
June 2nd
1) Parents should keep a log of whenever you give your child medicine to avoid giving your child too much medication or repeating a dose.
2) Forgetting to brush twice daily may raise your heart disease risk by 70 percent, according to a new study of more than 10,000 adults published in the British Medical Journal.
3) If you eat a starchy breakfast, your brain gets the signal that your blood sugar is higher and will shut off the chemical. If you don't, the chemical stays elevated, fueling carbohydrate cravings throughout the day.
June 1st
1) Whole-grain products like oatmeal are among some of the best foods one can eat to improve cholesterol levels, in addition to other lifestyle choices.
2) It is generally recommended that healthy people eat no more than 2400 milligrams of sodium a day -- about the amount found in one teaspoon.
3) Up your intake of antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables and eat some pumpkin seeds every day.
May 31st
1) Drinking enough water can help boost your concentration as well as keep you from overeating.
2) If you want to keep your eyes vision clear for long years eat fatty fish twice a week.
3) Never starve yourself. It will only lead to additional weight gain as soon as you get back to eating.
May 28th
1) Snoring is common--and harmless for most people. But it also may be a symptom of sleep disorder called sleep apnea. If you snore loudly, and there are long pauses in your snoring, you should see your doctor.
2) Eat at the kitchen or dining room table only. When we eat at our desks, in the car, in front of the tube, or walking around the house, we are not being fully conscious and aware of the food going in to our mouths.
3) Wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every day on exposed body parts, even if you're not planning on spending a lot of time outside.
May 27th
1) If you don’t floss, at least use an electric toothbrush to get into crannies and fight gum disease.
2) Everything you eat should make you stronger, like whole grains for your heart or veggies for immunity. Make 85 percent of your choices this way and you’ll be healthier and thinner.
3) Keep things dark if you want a good night’s sleep. Leaving the TV or your reading light on lowers melatonin production, which, in turn, disrupts your sleep cycle.
May 26th
1)“Set your alarm for the time you actually have to get up. Interrupting a sleep cycle to hit snooze will leave you groggy despite the ‘extra’ rest.”
2) Consider exercise an everyday thing, like brushing your teeth. It’s the best thing you can do for your whole body.”
3) Eat less salt. You may be a healthy young thing now, but half of women over 45 have high blood pressure, and a lot of that is due to sodium.
May 20th
1) If you don't like fish or don't get to eat it, fish-oil supplements are just as good. Look for omega-3 supplements that list vitamin E as the second ingredient.
2) If you don’t have ear plugs on you, try humming. Humming causes a protective muscle in the ear to contract, reducing the amount of noise that travels to your inner ear by 15 to 20 decibels.
3) If you find your hungry right after you eat, stay away from high fructose syrup. It can trick your brain into craving more food.
May 19th
1) Your bodies immune system can be greatly compromised if you are burdened by great stress. Keep it in perspective, take 15 minutes to sit, close your eyes and breath deep, you’ve always got it better than someone else.
2) Guy Health Tip: Less sodium, live longer…there are many substitutes when trying to season your food, next time you’re in the grocery store have a look and make the switch.
3) Salads that contain fruits not only make the plate more appealing but also help curb the hunger pains.
May 18th
1) Chewing gum can reduce stress and improve performance. Chewing boosts blood flow to the jaw and the brain.
2) Research has found the people who drank eight to 12 eight-ounce glasses of water per day had higher metabolic rates than those who had only four glasses.
3) If you hurt after an aerobic workout, try biking- Riding a bike puts a lot less stress on the knees, ankles, and spine than walking or running.
May 17th
1) Honey is one of the most natural sweeteners. It is also fat free & cholesterol free. Try a drop in your cup of tea or coffee instead of sugar!
2) Kidney Beans: 1 cup kidney beans will give you 50% of your daily requirement of fibre & folate. It is said that if everyone upped their consumption of kidney beans it would lower the number of heart attacks a year by 10%!
3) Caffeine: most of us are addicted to it!! The daily recommended intake is 400mg which is about 3 cups of coffee, you can also find caffeine in tea, cola drinks & chocolate bars….so don’t forget to consider that when counting your intake.
May 14th
1) You may want to try a latte instead of black coffee, as some studies show that caffeine could contribute to osteoporosis.
2) Buy whole foods -- whether canned, frozen, or fresh from the farm -- and use them in place of processed foods whenever possible.
3) Sprinkle just-washed sheets and pillowcases with lavender water. The scent has been shown in studies to promote relaxation, which can lead to better sleep.
May 13th
1) The best way to look out for upcoming health problems is to know your family medical history. Ask around and then let your doctor know!
2) Women should get their cholesterol checked every 5 years starting at the age of 20.
3) Eating 5 ounces of berries a day can improve good cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
May 12th
1) You should be using at least a shot of sunscreen when headed out in the sun.
2) Egg whites are high in protein, but don’t ditch the yoke, it contains choline, a nutrient essential for heart and brain function.
3) A six ounce glass of OJ every day can reduce your risk of stroke.
May 11th
1) You can improve your heart health with an 8 ounce mug of hot chocolate as much as you can with a glass of merlot.
2) Broccoli sprouts can contain up to 50 times the amount of cancer fighting compounds found in mature broccoli heads.
3) Romaine lettuce has twice the fibre, b vitamins, and 7 times the vitamin a & c of iceberg lettuce.
May 10th
1) If you're trying to keep your heart-healthy and looking for a snack, grab a handful of pistachio nuts. They're cholesterol free and good for your ticker!
2) If you have trouble with allergies, try to regularly eat honey that is made by local bees. This could help desensitive you to pollens in your area.May 7th
1) Know your resting heart rate. The lower the rate, the less your heart has to work, (that’s a good thing).
2) Half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day lowers blood sugar and cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.
3) Eating foods with fewer than 3 grams of fibre and more than 10 grams of sugar increases your risk of heart disease.
May 6th
1) Eat a handful of walnuts before bed. You'll be giving yourself a boost of fiber and essential fatty acids along with the amino acid tryptophan -- a natural sleep-inducer.
2) Start each dinner with a mixed green salad. Not only will it help reduce your appetite for more caloric foods, but it also will automatically add veggies to your meal.
3) Research also shows that spending time outdoors is hugely important in preventing depression.
May 5th
1) In one recent study, texting on the road increased crash and near-crash risk by more than 20 times.
2) If you wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep within 15-20 minutes, get out of bed and do something relaxing until you’re tired again. It’ll help more than just lying there.
3) "You must listen to your body. Run through annoyance, but not through pain."
May 4th
1) You can refrigerate a bell pepper in the crisper for up to two weeks.
2) Running 8 to 15 miles per week significantly increases your aerobic capacity, and positively effects many of the coronary risk factors.
3) If you want dessert but think you shouldn’t try ordering one off the kids menu.
May 3rd
1) It's never too late to have a healthy heart. 30 minutes of excercise a day is all you need to improve your cardiovascular health.
2) Music can actually wake you up because it stimulates almost every part of your brain, it makes you more alert and focused.
3) Excercise can help your sleep, but don't do it too late in the day, as a cool body makes it easiest to fall asleep.
April 30th
1) Up your intake of antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables and eat some pumpkin seeds every day.
2) Craving something sweet? Try a spoonful of peanut butter. It’s high in protein and fiber, plus it’s packed with minerals like potassium and magnesium.
3) Dehydration can impair your short-term memory by up to 7%. Make sure you're drinking enough.
April 29th
1) If you have the choice between brewed, bottled, and instant teas, brewed scores highest in antioxidant content.
2) Studies suggest diets high in vitamin C may reduce your risk of stroke.
3) A 20-minute nap is ideal for most people. It provides enough restorative down-time without lulling you into the deeper, harder-to-snap-out-of stages of sleep.
April 28th
1) Squats are the best way to strengthen all of the major muscles of the lower body.
2) Going green? Use eggshells as pots for starting plants from seed. Then plant the seedling, “pot” and all, into the garden.
3) Water lubricates your joints and helps reduce joint pain and protect against wear and tear.
April 27th
1) Research shows that tofu and eggplant can help substantially lower your cholesterol.
2) Lower your risk of a heart attack by getting a dog, studies show petting a dog when your stressed can help lower your heart rate.
3) Smoking and coffee can reduce the ability of your bones to absorb calcium, so ease up.
April 26th
1) Think percentages, not pounds; they’re less scary. If you’re overweight, losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can slash health risks.”
2) If you want to feel full on fewer calories, stick to foods that are high in water, like fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins. Feeling full is based on volume, not calories.”
3) Rinse your mouth out after drinking a soda. Doing so will help wash its enamel-eroding acids off your teeth.
April 23rd
1) Make fresh salad dressing with one tablespoon of flaxseed oil.It packs a whopping 7 grams of omega-3 fatty acids.
2) If you have trouble getting to sleep, try ditching the late night news as it’ll keep your mind racing for longer.
3) Check that at least half the breads and cereals you eat contain wholegrains.
April 21st
1) Trying to avoid trans fats? Sprinkle flaked or chopped nuts or sunflower seeds on salads instead of bacon bits.
2) Try alcohol free mouth washes- Most over-the-counter mouthwashes have too much alcohol, which can dry out the tissues in your mouth, making them more susceptible to bacteria.
3) If you’re headed out on a flight, Boost your immune system with doses of echinacea and vitamin C three days before your trip. Planes are dicey for colds going around.
April 20th
1) If you can limit yourself to just two hours a day of TV or less, you’re likely to consume fewer calories and fewer nutritionally bereft snacks than those who watch more.
2) If you know you should be walking, but are wondering how fast you should go for any benefit, 100 steps per minute is recommended.
3) Getting a small fry instead of super sizing will save you 330 calories on average.
April 19th
1) One Harvard study even found that women who sleep only five hours per night are 32% more likely to gain weight than those who sleep seven hours or more.
2) If you’re prone to allergies, avoid having to many household plants as mould thrives in wet dirt.
3) Blot your slice of pizza with a napkin to cut anywhere from a teaspoon to a tablespoon of grease—and calories. Calories Saved: 50-100
April 16th
1) Offer options to your kids when cooking healthy meals, when they’re part of the decision-making process, they're more likely to eat what's on their plate.
2) Order the thin-crust pizza with half the cheese instead of the deep dish variety to slash 280 calories and 12 grams of fat per slice.
3) When lifting weights, make sure it’s the right amount, if they’re too light you won't see improvements in strength, tone, if they’re too heavy you increase your injury risk.
April 15th
1) One of the healthiest habits you can adopt is stretching. It loosens muscles before you exercise and improves flexibility.
2) If your throat hurts when you wake up, try a humidifier, dry airways are more prone to irritation.
3) Having a big bowl of oatmeal each day could cut cholesterol by 2 to 3 per cent.
April 14th
1) Don’t Check Your E-mail before bed. Research has found that the light from your monitor right before bed is enough to reset your whole wake/sleep cycle.
2) Dentists recommend changing your toothbrush every 2-3 months.
3) Want a cleaner mouth? Research has found that the cinnamon-flavored chewing gum reduces bacteria in the mouth.
April 13th
1) When eating meat, your palm works well as an example of portion size.
2) Change your work out routine every 3-4 weeks, this will keep your body guessing, and get better results.
3) Aim for half of your total fluid intake throughout the day, to come from plain water.
April 12th
1) Read Food Labels-research has found that those who read labels ate significantly less fat than those who didn't bother.
2) Know Your BMI-Do you really need to lose weight? Don't go by outdated weight charts. Find out for sure by determining your body mass index (BMI)
3) Healthier Gums-In a study of 940 men, the more green tea a man drank, the less likely he was to have gum disease.
April 9th
1) Be wary of cereals that look healthy just because they say 'fibre' or 'grains' on the box. Many of those are loaded with trans fats.
2) Give baked potato chips a chance. On average they will save you 40 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving, over regular chips.
3) Overeating is often the result of intense hunger. To try and avoid it, havesome snacks in your car or at work.
April 8th
1) Raisins are good for your brain because they are an excellent source of boron, a trace element that improves hand-eye coordination, attention and memory.
2) If you’re stuffed up, try spicy foods (hot peppers, wasabi, horseradish), which can help open up nasal passages.
3) Tomato juice is not only good for you to drink, but it will take any odor out of Tupperware.
April 7th
1) Think about this next time you bbq-On average, frozen burger patties contain 22 grams of fat, while if you opt for a chicken breast you'll only take in a mere 3 grams of fat.
2) If you’re trying to save money at the grocery store try cottage cheese instead of yogurt, it’s cheaper and has more protein.
3) It’s a myth that foods eaten before bed will automatically turn to body fat. It doesn’t matter when the calories are eaten, just that they don’t put you over your total daily calorie intake.
April 6th
1) One ounce of pistachios contains more fiber than a half-cup of spinach and the same amount as an orange or apple.
2) Dehydration is a common cause of fatigue - drink purified water or other healthy liquids throughout the day.
3) Pizza can be a very high-fat choice if you're not careful. By simply choosing ham as your meat source over pepperoni, you can save as much as 9 grams of fat per ounce of meat used.
April 1st
1) If you're really trying to build muscle in the gym, allow 2-3 minutes between sets so that you can lift heavier weights.
2) Don’t brush your teeth too hard, it can wear away at your tooth enamel, use a soft bristled brush as well.
3) Avoid stocking treats in your home Buy something only when the craving hits and enjoy a small quantity of it.
March 31st
1) Strength and endurance athletes do need more protein than the average person, but it is not a lot more, so don't overload your system unnecessarily.
2) Be wary of the claim "Made with real fruit" Often fruit is pictured on the packaging and is in such small quantities that its health benefits are negligible. Many products that contain said fruit also are loaded with corn syrup and sugar.
3) Bad breath? Apples are high in fiber, and all that chewing bumps up saliva production -- the combo acts like a scrubbing rinse for your mouth.
March 30th
1) Calorie for calorie, red bell peppers give you more vitamin C than any other vegetable or fruit.
2) One Twix chocolate bar has the Saturated Fat Equivalent of 11 strips of bacon.
3) An easy way to cut calories is to promise yourself you won’t eat in front of the tv. If you’re really hungry go and sit at the table to have a snack.
March 29th
1) Gum disease has been linked to an increase in heart problems. Flossing your teeth may help prevent heart disease.
2) A small glass of wine has about the same number of calories as two slices of bread.
3) Some surprising foods have a high glycaemic index. Rice cakes and parsnips, for example, cause blood sugar to rise rapidly and then drop rapidly.
March 26th
1) Many people are short of zinc. Brazil nuts and almonds are great sources of this important trace mineral.
2) Don't have an all-or-nothing approach to dieting. Recognise that some days you won't do well, but if you eat healthy, nutritious food in the right quantities on most days you can gradually attain your ideal weight.
3) Lack of flexibility is one of the clear signs of an aging body. Do flexibility exercises at home or join a class (e.g. pilates or yoga)
March 25th
1) 15 minutes of brisk walking produces more relaxation at the muscular level than a tranquillizer.
2) Mint tea can help with respiratory and digestive problems.
3) If you can't sleep, get up and do something really boring till you feel tired again.
March 24th
1) Eat more foods rich in vitamin C if you're prone to bruising.
2) 48 extra calories a day adds up to 5 pounds a year to the human body….. 48 calories is less than one can of regular pop.
3) Weight bearing activities (such as walking) help to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis...
March 23rd
1) Always carry a list of any medication you are taking and the name of your doctor.
2) Eating grapefruit can help fight gum disease.
3) When you don't drink enough water, your blood thickens and your heart is forced to work extra hard. Make sure you drink 8 glasses of water a day.
March 22nd
1) Walk around while you are on the phone. You can add about 100 steps in a five-minute conversation.
2) Add pureed cooked vegetables to pasta sauce to increase the amount of vegetables your child eats.
3) Buy fruit and vegetables in season. They are likely to contain more nutrients as they won't have travelled so far. They are probably cheaper too.
March 19th
1) Eat Kiwis-These fuzzy fruits are high in vitamin C and contain as much potassium as bananas.
2) Parsley is great for sweetening the breath.
3) Powered toothbrushes with small round, oscillating heads have been proven to remove 20 to 40 per cent more plaque than manual toothbrushes.
March 18th
1) Shop for shoes in the afternoon when your feet will be warmer and slightly bigger.
2) Aquaerobics is a great workout if you have painful joints. It increases flexibility, improves circulation and tones the body.
3) Several studies have shown that keeping a food diary helps people to lose weight.
March 17th
1) Labelling some food as forbidden makes it much more attractive and harder to resist.
2) Sometimes when you least feel like doing exercise is when you will feel the benefit from doing it the most.
3) Studies have shown that it takes about 70 days for a new resolution to become a habit. So don't give up; it does get easier.
March 16th
1) Keep healthy snacks at the front of the fridge or cupboard.
2) Commit some phone numbers to memory rather than relying on storing them in the phone. It will help to keep your brain active.
3) If you have a cold, make a soup with chili and lots of garlic. A great immune-system booster.
March 15th
1) People who are allergic to nickel may get a rash on the fingers if they send lots of text messages on a cell phone containing nickel.
2) Taking a zinc supplement can reduce a craving for chocolate.
3) Being short of sleep increases your appetite. The levels of the hormone leptin, our natural appetite regulator, are reduced when we do not get enough sleep.
March 12th, 2010
1) Eating oats every day can lower your cholesterol.
2) Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables to delay the development of cataracts.
3) If you're just starting to run, take small steps so that you will lift your feet higher. Get a good technique early.
March 11th, 2010
1) Watercress contains 12 times as much vitamin C as lettuce and more iron than spinach.
2) Do you ever have one or both ears red and burning for no apparent reason? It could be that you are allergic to something you ate, drank or touched.
3) Forget the expensive creams, the best way to get younger looking skin is to drink more water. Dehydrated skin looks older than it should.
March 10th, 2010
1) Pomegranate juice can help prevent the build up of plaque in the arteries which can cause heart atacks and strokes.
2) Make ice cubes from fruit juice and add different coloured ones to water for a healthy, fun drink for children.
3) A recent British study has found that if you suffer from acid reflux…. Try sticking a piece of sugar free gum in your mouth after every meal…the gum boosts your production of saliva which is alkaline and helps neutralize stomach acids
March 9th, 2010
1) A large glass of wine can contain 3 units of alcohol. Women should regularly drink no more than 2-3 units a day, and men no more than 3-4 units a day.
2) Chewing ginger can help you to digest your food more easily.
3) Allergies can cause food cravings. Make an appointment with a kinesiologist to check that out.
March 8th, 2010
1) Abdominal Crunches -Don't use your neck to do most of the work. Use your spine and abdomen instead even if it means you move a lot less far.
2) Always wanted to do a marathon, but not fit enough? Ask the organisers if they accept people who will walk the marathon.
3) Put unhealthy snacks at the back of the cupboard or fridge. Put them in plain dark containers.
March 5th, 2010
1) Eating ginger may help travel and motion sickness.
2) Milk is not the only source of calcium. Eat nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, beans and lentils.
3) The key with exercise is firstly to make it fun. If you don't pick an activity you like, it isn't going to work for you.
March 4th, 2010
1) Can't Fit In Exercise With Work? Find a colleague and go for a walk at lunchtime together.
2) Take B vitamins before going on holidays if insects love to bite you.
3) Easy on the volume, Personal music players usually have a maximum decibel level of 100; prolonged exposure to anything above 80 decibels will damage hearing.
March 3rd, 2010
1) If you make just one change in your diet, you should add produce to every meal you eat. Fruits and veggies lower heart disease with fibre, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
2) You should have 9 servings of produce a day- Wear nine bangle bracelets on the same arm. Each time you have a fruit or veggie, move a bracelet to the other arm. Keep nine paper clips in your pants pocket. Move one to another pocket for each serving of produce you consume.
3) Had a low-fibre breakfast and lunch? Snack on nuts this afternoon and have beans in your main dish at dinner—in chili, a burrito, or as a quick salad topper—with a slice of whole wheat bread.
March 2nd, 2010
1) Up your intake of antioxidant rich fruit and vegetables and eat some pumpkin seeds every day.
2) Craving something sweet? Try a spoonful of peanut butter. It’s high in protein and fiber, plus it’s packed with minerals like potassium and magnesium.
3) Dehydration can impair your short-term memory by up to 7%. Make sure you're drinking enough.
March 1st, 2010
1) Experts suggest no less than 14 gold medals are needed to make a healthy happy Canadian.
2) Trying to get more fibre in your diet? Use regular oatmeal instead of bread crumbs for meat loaf and meatballs.
3) Dry eyes? Move your computer screen to just below eye level. Your eyes will close slightly when you’re staring at the computer, minimizing fluid evaporation and the risk of dry eye syndrome.
February 26th, 2010
1) Sore neck? Make sure you're sleeping on the right pillow.generally stomach sleepers should go for soft, side sleepers for medium, and back sleepers for firm.
2) Dry eyes? Eat FishIn a study, women who ate tuna two or more times a week had decreased symptoms. Fish oil supplements also help.
3) Worried about varicose veins? Enzymes in pineapple have been shown to help reduce them.
February 25th, 2010
1) Bad breath? Try packing cranberries with your lunch. The remove plaque from your teeth and bacteria from your whole mouth.
2) Trouble getting up in the morning? Make sure you leave your blinds half drawn at night. Natural light will help you get up out of bed!
3) If you're worried about high calorie foods, treat them like a jewel in a crown. Ie; A scoop of ice cream is the "jewel" in a bowl of fruit, the "crown".
February 24th, 2010
1) It is generally recommended that healthy people eat no more than 2400 milligrams of sodium a day -- about the amount found in one teaspoon.
2) If you love cross-country skiing, like this man, and want to go for a run even when it's really cold, you should use a mouth worn humidity and heat exchanger. They don't cost much and they will save you from an asthma attack.
3) Need a cookie? Satisfy your cookie craving with a fig bar instead of an Oreo. Figs are high in fiber, potassium, and vitamin B-6.
February 23rd, 2010
1) If you have trouble sleeping, try and eat a handful of pretzels. They have carbs to make you sleepy, but not much fat!
2) If you're tired all the time, get up and get moving! Sitting still tricks your body into thinking it's sleeping, but without a refreshing result!
3) If you've ever been told to spray on listerine to avoid mosquitos, don't believe it. There's no scientific proof that it will work. You'll just smell nice.
February 22nd, 2010
1) SODA: A recent study found women who drank one sweetened soda a day gained 17 more pounds than women who drank only one a week….
2) Buy, rent, borrow a dog. One of the best aerobic exercises for any fitness level is plain old walking.
3) The simple act of replacing meat with something healthier, like soy protein, can make a big difference to our health. Doing this on a regular basis, perhaps once a week or more, can add up to a lot in the long run. Meat is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and it’s much better for your body if you can avoid it.
February 19th, 2010
1) If you’re prone to illness, try Black tea. It contains a number of antioxidants including quercetin, a substance said to combat inflammation and support healthy immune function.
2) Sore back? One of the best spine stretching exercises known till now is swimming. It is also believed that swimming also helps in increasing height, but this is not scientifically proved as yet.
3) Students! Get regular checkups. Your parents probably took care of this for you, but now it's up to you make sure you see a doctor regularly. You're probably entitled to an annual exam at the student health center.
February 18th, 2010
1) If you’ve got dry winter skin, swith up your soap to something more mild, as it won’t dry your skin as much.
2) If you love dip, try and make salsa your first choice, it only contains about 80 calories a cup on average.
3) Try Dried apricots as a stess reliever, they are a great source of magnesium, which is stress releaser and is also helpful for the relaxation of your muscles.
February 17th, 2010
1) Make fresh salad dressing with one tablespoon of flaxseed oil.It packs a whopping 7 grams of omega-3 fatty acids.
2) If you’ve ever been told to treat a burn with butter, don’t believe it. It can make it hurt more and provide a breeding ground for bacteria to feed on.
3) Hang up the phone. Thanks to technology like email and voice mail, it’s easy to stay glued to your chair all day. When you need to talk to a co-worker across the office, don’t just reach for the phone.
February 16th, 2010
1) Change your hand towels often. Using a common towel may pass germs from one person to another, so a sick person should have their own towel to use.
2) Tip for Nose Bleeds: Stop nose bleeds by putting a few drops of pomegranate juice into your nostrils.
3) Remedies for Snoring: Change your sleep position. Lose 10% of your body weight to help stop snoring. Avoid alcohol and sedatives to stop snoring.
February 12th, 2010
1)Use public transport to get to the gym, or incorporate the walk there and back as part of your warm up and cool down routine.
2) Eating fish is a great way to cut down on red meat. Oily fish is also the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can protect against heart disease.
3) Petrochemicals found in candles are known to cause an array of health problems including asthma. Try soy, beeswax or vegetable-based candles that are smoke-free and biodegradable.
February 11th, 2010
1) It’s smart to socialize. Experiments have revealed that talking with others exercises your mind. which might mean that having a conversation is as helpful as doing a crossword puzzle.
2) If you love creamy dressings but are worried about the fat, try adding one spoonful to some salsa for a creamy but lower fat dressing.
3) On Nutritional Facts labels, look for the “Carbohydrates (of which sugars)” figure. More than 10 g sugar per 100 g is a lot; less than 2 g is a little.
February 10th, 2010
1) Always drink double-fisted: your drink, and a large glass of water. Don't use alcohol to quench your thirst. That's what water is for. Sip on alcohol for the flavor and the pleasure.
2) Switch to ordinary coffee. Fancy coffee drinks from trendy coffee joints often pack several hundred calories, thanks to whole milk, whipped cream, sugar, and sugary syrups. A cup of regular coffee with skim milk has just a small fraction of those calories.
3) Lift weights standing up. This forces your core (abdominal and back) muscles to work. A strong core helps you lift heavy loads without hurting your back.
February 9th, 2010
1)I subscribe to the elevator diet: I don’t use them! Any activity helps your heart and waistline.”
2) A recent Consumer Reports study found that nearly 40 percent of pre-washed salads may be "contaminated with bacteria that could be harmful to your health." So you might want to rinse them just one more time before it hits the table.
3) According to some experts, apples may help keep your lungs healthy! "People who ate the most apples were 33 percent less likely to have a chronic phlegmy cough than those who ate the least, according to a National Institutes of Health study," "The pectin and antioxidants in the peels can reduce inflammation in your lungs."
February 8th, 2010
1) If you don’t floss, at least use an electric toothbrush to get into crannies and fight gum disease.
2) Everything you eat should make you stronger, like whole grains for your heart or veggies for immunity. Make 85 percent of your choices this way and you’ll be healthier and thinner.
3) Keep things dark if you want a good night’s sleep. Leaving the TV or your reading light on lowers melatonin production, which, in turn, disrupts your sleep cycle.
February 5th, 2010
1)“Set your alarm for the time you actually have to get up. Interrupting a sleep cycle to hit snooze will leave you groggy despite the ‘extra’ rest.”
2) Consider exercise an everyday thing, like brushing your teeth. It’s the best thing you can do for your whole body.”
3) Eat less salt. You may be a healthy young thing now, but half of women over 45 have high blood pressure, and a lot of that is due to sodium.
February 4th, 2010
1) Think percentages, not pounds; they’re less scary. If you’re overweight, losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can slash health risks.”
2) If you want to feel full on fewer calories, stick to foods that are high in water, like fruits, vegetables and healthy proteins. Feeling full is based on volume, not calories.”
3) Rinse your mouth out after drinking a soda. Doing so will help wash its enamel-eroding acids off your teeth.
February 3rd, 2010
1) At breakfast mix fruit juices with 50% water, to aid absorption, prevent rapid sugar levels in the blood, and to save money.
2) The best aerobic exercise is the one you'll do, the best time to exercise is when you will do it.
3) Do those sit ups, it is estimated that strengthening the abdominals can prevent 75% of lower back problems.
February 1st, 2010
1)If your child chews gum, consider sugarless gum. Chewing can remove plaque from teeth and stimulate the production of saliva, which helps to counteract the effects of acid.
2) If your ears hurt when you fly, try taking a decongestant medicine (such as pseudoephedrine) before you get on the plane. You can also swallow often and chew gum during the flight. Babies can suck on bottles or a pacifiers during the flight.
3) Remember every gram of alcohol has 7 calories, so if your aim is to have a flat stomach or lose weight, practice acting drunk or simply cut back on your alcohol intake.
January 29th, 2010
1) Water is the most essential nutrient required by our body. It plays a vital role in maintaining our health, regulating our body temperature and blood flow, regulating metabolic activities etc. We should consume water every now and then as fresh water is required by our body for proper functioning.
2) When shopping for fruit and vegetables, a good rule of thumb is to go for the darker colors. Darker green vegetables have more iron while red and purple-skinned fruit and vegetables are high in antioxidants.
3) Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that new shoes are best to use for a run. Break the new shoes in first. Running with new shoes will lead to blisters and an uncomfortable running experience. Take comfort in your old sneakers. Wearing the wrong shoes could lead to ankle, hip and knee injuries. Shoes should be replaced every 500 miles.
January 28th, 2010
1) If you're trying to keep your heart-healthy and looking for a snack, grab a handful of pistachio nuts. They're cholesterol free and good for your ticker!
2) If you have trouble with allergies, try to regularly eat honey that is made by local bees. This could help desensitive you to pollens in your area.
3) Black pepper is a proven antibacterial agent, and compounds in this spice help protect the integrity of DNA as well, making it a possible weapon against cancer.
January 27th, 2010
1) You don't have to always avoid the guacamole in Mexican restaurants just because it's high in fat. Yes, it is high in calories but the fat is monounsaturated which is the 'good' fat that helps lower cholesterol.
2) Read the label on “fat-free” foods carefully. Often the fat has been replaced by sugar – which makes you fat!
3) Three 10-minute cardio stints offer the same healthy payback as a single 30-minute one. If you are trying to peel off pounds, of course, the more you do, the faster you'll succeed. But don't feel guilty if all you can squeeze in is a few minutes here and a few minutes there—it all adds up.
January 26th, 2010
1) Eat a handful of walnuts before bed. You'll be giving yourself a boost of fiber and essential fatty acids along with the amino acid tryptophan -- a natural sleep-inducer.
2) Start each dinner with a mixed green salad. Not only will it help reduce your appetite for more caloric foods, but it also will automatically add veggies to your meal.
3) Do a squat every time you pick something up. Instead of bending over in the usual way, which stresses the lower back, bend your knees and squat. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength.
January 21st, 2010
1) A new study has found that even with regular exercise… too much time sitting on your butt may cancel out its benefits.
2) Buy more food without labels. When you're tossing items into your grocery cart, put a limit on food that comes in a box, can, or wrapper. The fewer preservatives, additives, and chemicals a food has, the healthier it is. A good rule to follow: If you have to nuke it when you get home, there's probably a fresher option in the produce or meat aisle.
3) Sprinkle on the cinnamon! Recent American research has indicated that this popular spice could actually lower one’s blood sugar, triglyceride and cholesterol levels. It may also improve insulin function in type 2 diabetics. Cinnamon is known as a “warming” herb that stimulates circulation and warms hands and feet.
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