July 22nd

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 21st

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 19th

1)       The researchers found that tempting foods can actually increase your willpower. Their study showed that people show more self-control after they've spent some time in the presence of a treat.

2)       Besides the culinary delights, mint cleans out your liver which draws the toxins out of your body.

3)      Red Delicious are the best apples for anti-oxidants….. five times better than Empire Apples according to a Health Canada study.

July 18th

1)     A new study has found that sugar doesn’t actually work when it comes to helping newborns deal with pain…. For a long time they felt that a dab of sugar on the tongue would help a newborn when they had to get a needle…. But now the scientists say it doesn’t do anything.

2)    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.

3)    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.

July 15th

1)     Dehydration can impair your short-term memory by up to 7%. Make sure you're drinking enough.

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.

July 14th

1)       U.S. researchers suggest walking enhances brain circuit connectivity and brain function. Moderate walking for 40 minutes three times per week for a year -- rather than just stretching and toning -- helped increase brain function in older adults.

2)       If your hand falls asleep while you’re driving or sitting in an odd position, rock your head from side to side. A tingly hand or arm is often the result of compression in the bundle of nerves in your neck; loosening your neck muscles releases the pressure.

3)       Health Canada says Procter & Gamble is voluntarily recalling two different brands of Oral B mouthwash due to possible contamination. The products being recalled are: Oral B Anti-Cavity Dental Rinse -- Alcohol Free and Oral-B Anti-Bacterial with Fluoride -- Alcohol Free Daily Use Mouthrinse. Health Canada says the mouthwashes are being recalled due to possible microbial contamination.

July 13th

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.

July 12th

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.

July 11th

1)        Tuna is an excellent and easy source of lean protein, vitamins and minerals.  If you don't like the fishy taste but love the sound of tuna's benefits you can actually boil it in some water for a few minutes to get rid of the smell.

2)        When baking, try substituting the butter with apple puree and low fat milk.  You'll be amazed at how similar it tastes while you are saving yourself calories and fat.

3)        When baking, substitute half of the eggs needed in the recipe with egg whites, you will virtually cut your fat in half.  For example if a recipe calls for 4 eggs, use 2 whole eggs and 2 egg whites. 

July 8th

1)   Eat nine fistfuls of colorful fruits and vegetables each day and you'll reap the benefits without having to give up other foods.

2)   Yoga eases stress, lowers blood pressure, slows heart rates, and increases flexibility.

3)   The real trick is to lower your daily intake by about 100 calories. You'll hardly notice, but it'll add up to a loss of about 10 pounds in a year.

July 7th

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.

July 6th

1)        Unfortunately, roughly half of us are deficient in vitamin D which the sun is a major source. This crucial vitamin may aid in fighting cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

2)        An early start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day; breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the door.

3)        Seven hours of sleep a night not only helps you live longer, but also lowers your stress, sharpens your memory, and reduces cravings for pants-splitting foods.

July 5th

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.

July 4th

1)        If you don’t like flossing, think about this-brushing only cleans about 70% of your teeth.

2)       30 minutes of exercise a day will lower your risk of heart disease by 80%.

3)       Make sure you ask your doctor or thoroughly read the instructions on your medication.  According to a 2006 survey, 75% of people take their meds incorrectly.

June 30th

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.

June 29th

1)    Measures of height, weight, waist circumference and diet soda intake were recorded at SALSA enrollment and at three follow-up exams that took place over the next decade. The average follow-up time was 9.5 years. The researchers compared long-term change in waist circumference for diet soda users versus non-users in all follow-up periods. The results were adjusted for waist circumference, diabetes status, leisure-time physical activity level, neighborhood of residence, age and smoking status at the beginning of each interval, as well as sex, ethnicity and years of education.            Diet soft drink users, as a group, experienced 70 percent greater increases in waist circumference compared with non-users. Frequent users, who said they consumed two or more diet sodas a day, experienced waist circumference increases that were 500 percent greater than those of non-users.

2)   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.

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.

June 28th

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.

June  27th

1)      Dole Italian blend salad sold in bags is being recalled because it may be contaminated with listeria.The salad was sold in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, however may have been distributed nationally, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a release about the recall.The 283g bags of salad have the UPC number 0 71430 00819 5 and a best before date of June 19.

2)        Use a smaller plate: It sounds simple but its true, one of the best ways to manage portion control is to put a limit on what you put in front of you. When you are done, drink some water and wait a minute for satiety to set in.

3)      Eating oats every day can lower your cholesterol.

June 23rd

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.

June 22nd

1)        Salmon is one of the healthiest fish available for consumption. With proteins that help to support the muscle formation, beneficial for cardiovascular health and Omega-3 fatty acids help to lower cholesterol, prevent the hardening of the arteries and make the arteries flexible.

2)        The reasoning behind the high protein diet is that proteins make you feel fuller quicker and for a longer amount of time.  This enables you to go through your day without feeling hungry and reaching for unhealthy snacks.  The calories in the protein will last longer, meaning you will eat less of them in the long run, which allows you to lose weight more easily.

3)        Ginger tea by itself can have significant health benefits. The most well known health benefit of this tea is as a remedy for nausea. However, this spicy tasting tea can also help to alleviate the symptoms of a cold or cough.

June 21st

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: Put pressure above your front teeth.

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.

June 20th

1)     Take that tickle in your throat: It's not worth gagging over. Here's a better way to scratch your itch: Scratch your ear. "When the nerves in the ear are stimulated, it creates a reflex in the throat that can cause a muscle spasm," "This spasm relieves the tickle."

2)      If you're stuck chatting up a mumbler at a cocktail party, lean in with your right ear. It's better than your left at following the rapid rhythms of speech. If, on the other hand, you're trying to identify that song playing softly in the elevator, turn your left ear toward the sound. The left ear is better at picking up music tones.

3)      German researchers have discovered that coughing during an injection can lessen the pain of the needle stick. The trick causes a sudden, temporary rise in pressure in the chest and spinal canal, inhibiting the pain-conducting structures of the spinal cord.

June 17th

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.

June 16th

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. 

June 15th

1)       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,"

2)       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.

3)          Developing an eye for appropriate serving sizes can make or break your diet. Commit these serving-size visuals to memory: 3 oz lean meat = a standard deck of 52 cards1/2 cup of fruit, vegetables, or grains = half a baseball 1.5 oz cheese = 3 dominoes.

June 13th

1)   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".

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)   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.

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)     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.

June 8th

1)     Take that tickle in your throat: It's not worth gagging over. Here's a better way to scratch your itch: Scratch your ear. "When the nerves in the ear are stimulated, it creates a reflex in the throat that can cause a muscle spasm," "This spasm relieves the tickle."

2)       If you're stuck chatting up a mumbler at a cocktail party, lean in with your right ear. It's better than your left at following the rapid rhythms of speech. If, on the other hand, you're trying to identify that song playing softly in the elevator, turn your left ear toward the sound. The left ear is better at picking up music tones.

3)       German researchers have discovered that coughing during an injection can lessen the pain of the needle stick. The trick causes a sudden, temporary rise in pressure in the chest and spinal canal, inhibiting the pain-conducting structures of the spinal cord.

June 7th

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.

June 6th

1)     Some beverages are better than others at preventing dehydration. Water is all you need if you are planning to be active for only an hour or less. If you plan to be exercising longer than that,  you may want to hydrate with some kind of sports drink.

2)   The best way to prevent your back from injury is to work on your core muscles.

3)   Grownups need to eat the very foods they’d like their children to eat.  That means sitting down with your kids at meals and eating fruits and vegetables so you model the behavior for them.

June 3rd

1)       It's "National Doughnut Day". Stay healthy and bring us your spares.

2)       For every point a man’s BMI is over 25 he loses 3% of his testosterone.

3)       When children are given choices of vegetables, they'll actually eat quite a bit of them. In fact, nutrition researchers claim kids eat 80% more vegetables when offered choices.

June 2nd

1)          Loosening your muscles will make them more adaptable, so you may be less likely to injure yourself playing sports. Yoga can reach and work muscles that are ignored during routine sports and daily life. My favorite maneuver is the sun salutation.

2)          Just 30 minutes twice a week spent lifting weights can build significant muscle mass. What's more, working all that muscle burns tons of calories, making it a great way to lose your gut, too.

3)          If you can work up a sweat for just 1 hour a week, you'll enjoy a range of benefits: reduced risk of heart attack, better mood, and lower blood pressure.

June 1st

1) Avoid eating in front of a screen. Research shows that people will eat more when sitting in front of their computer, TV or playing games on their phone.

2) Bulky foods filled with lots of water, such as salads, soups and watermelon help you feel full and satisfied on fewer calories.

3) Take a daily Multi-vitamin. A body low on vitamins and minerals will feel starved, urging you to replenish it. That's possible, in a multi-vitamin, without all the calories.

May 30th

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.

May 27th

1)      Green Peas are the tiny green nutrient giants.  Peas contain 8 vitamins, 7 minerals, fibre and protein.  The high amounts of vitamin k in peas is crucial to the body's blood clotting ability.

2)      Mushrooms are certainly a magical food! They are an un-recognised source of potassium which helps to reduce blood pressure.  Mushrooms are a great choice for dieters or people that are health conscious.  5 mushrooms contain 20 calories, 3g of carbs and no fat!!!

3)     Want to have a healthy breakfast oats/porridge is one of the best breakfast choices you can make!  Giving you all the nutrients you need to start your day.  Oats are high in carbs, fibre, protein and low in fat and will leave your tummy feeling nice and warm and full to keep you fuelled for the day.

May 26th

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.

May 25th

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.

May 24th

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.

May 20th

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.

May 19th

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.

May 18th

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.

May 17th

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.

May 13th

1)      Blueberries are packed with antioxidants, which increase stamina.

2)      Replacing butter and margarine with vegetable oil when you can will help slash your cholesterol levels as well as your risk of heart disease.

3)      Just brushing your teeth means you could miss up to 30% of your tooth surface, so floss!

May 12th

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.

May 11th

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.

May 10th

1)      Serious party people are reaching for an unusual source to cure their hangovers -- baby drinks.B.R.A.T. "Feel Better" wellness drinks for babies are (supposedly) a magical cure for hangovers. According to the manufacturers, the "ultra-hydrating, organic, gluten-free product is actually the best way to kill a New Year's Day hangover."So, forget greasy bacon and eggs or sugary sports drinks -- and reach for some baby food to sooth your stomach.

2)      Tufts University researchers found that test subjects on a lower-fat diet (28 percent of calories from fat versus 38 percent in the test group) not only lowered their cholesterol but also boosted the activity of their T cells. These white blood cells selectively search out and destroy infectious agents like germs and viruses.

3)    One way to prevent skin from becoming overly dry is to avoid washing it too frequently with soap, which can remove natural oils. Watch the animation to learn more about help for dry skin.

May 6th

1)       According to a new study from Thomas Jefferson University, the best hangover cure is a simple one -- just coffee and ibuprofen.The chemical acetate, which is produced when the body is exposed to ethanol, is responsible for the headache associated with a hangover.And, researchers found that caffeine and ibuprofen are the substances that best neutralize the painful, next-day effects of acetate.

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."

May 5th

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 4th

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 3rd

1)         They may be trendy, but leggings may be making you fat. Apparently when you wear leggings, your muscles become lazy. This is because the leggings "hold in and support the quadriceps (thigh muscles), buttocks and core muscles in your tummy, and do the job the muscles are supposed to do," says Physiotherapist Sammy Margo. Your muscles get relaxed in leggings and then are not as firm once it's time for the leggings to come off. This is sad news for leggings-lovers.

2)      One ounce of pistachios contains more fiber than a half-cup of spinach and the same amount as an orange or apple.

3)      Dehydration is a common cause of fatigue - drink purified water or other healthy liquids throughout the day

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May 2nd

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.

April 29th

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.

April 28th

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.

April 27th

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.

April 26th

1)       You don’t have to starve yourself to lose weight. Instead, make simple changes in the foods you eat and in your eating habits. For instance, make one or two changes at a time like only eating when sitting down and using a lunch plate instead of a dinner plate.

2)       Your child will likely eat more fruits and vegetables if they see you eat them. You must model the behavior and enjoy doing it.

3)       Adult diets are not recommended for kids. As your child continues to grow they will need an adequate diet that provides them with the nutrients and vitamins to promote healthy growth and development.

April 25th

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.

April 21st

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.

April 19th