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From the monthly archives:

February 2010

A Simple and Healthy Food Nutrition Guide

February 20, 2010

By Sean Jordan

Due to the fast food culture that has taken over our food choices, it’s become quite of a challenge to be able to make smart food choices. Children and adults alike would rather prefer junk food over traditionally cooked food because of its simplicity in preparation, enhanced taste and instant gratification. It’s unfortunate [...]

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Blueberry – A Source Of Good Nutrition

February 17, 2010

I love blueberries, don’t you?  As you may or may not know they’re one of my favorite things to put in my smoothie blends.  They’re so good and can be used in so many ways that many people forget they are a source of good nutrition.

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Aside from the taste, blueberries come highly [...]

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Home Fitness & Exercise Equipment to Keep You in Shape

February 15, 2010

By Julie-Ann Amos

For more and more people, home exercise and fitness equipment has become a must-have item. The convenience of having access to exercise equipment in their home is a big factor, as is the cost savings of home fitness equipment in comparison to gym or fitness club memberships.
But what is the best home exercise [...]

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Apple Juice – A Good Source Of Nutrition

February 12, 2010

I had a cup of apple juice this morning which influenced me for this post.  hadn’t had a cup in quite some time so I forgot how good it tasted.  I also forgot how it can be an excellent source of good nutrition.

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Apple juice comes packed with vitamins B and C.  It [...]

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Fight Chronic Fatigue With This Apple Strawberry Smoothie

February 10, 2010

So  I was doing some research last night on one of my Achilles heels.  Fatigue. Even though I try to eat right and exercise, I still have my mornings when I wake up with that sluggish feeling of fatigue.

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Do you do the same? If so, what are your reasons? [...]

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Five Tips for Getting the Most from Your Bodyweight Exercise Workout

February 9, 2010

By Kevin Gianni

Bodyweight exercises are designed so that you can use your own “body weight” to provide the tension and resistance normally associated with weight training equipment. However, bodyweight exercise is different from traditional weight training in that while it localizes specific areas of your body for building strength and endurance, contrary to traditional weight [...]

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Good Nutrition and Illness – The Benefits of Eating Healthy Foods

February 8, 2010

By Peter Harris

There are many benefits of eating healthy foods. Most people think that eating healthy foods will help them lose weight, become leaner, lose body fat, and give them more energy. Yes, these things are all true. What most people do not realize is that there is a link between good nutrition and illness.
The [...]

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Tips on Increasing Energy to Deal With Life Better

February 6, 2010

By Eduardo Lopez

Not only athletes and sportsmen, but also common individuals have to deal with tiredness, and also less energy. It is hard to expend your energy in a short spurt and then have to go through the whole day listlessly. If you are a sports person, then it is even worse. You start your [...]

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Circuit Training – Possibly The Ultimate Cardio

February 5, 2010

Even though it’s common knowledge that exercise (among other things) is the key to a long and healthy life, it still doesn’t change the fact that it can be a long, grueling and time consuming process.  Don’t get me wrong, exercise can also be a therapeutic activity that takes your mind off of the daily [...]

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5 Effects of Good Nutrition

February 4, 2010

By Candis Reade
The effects of good nutrition on the body are as visible as the effects of bad nutrition on the body. The difference is that bad nutrition can destroy the body, while good nutrition only supports and builds up the body. Hence, the better goal in life is to maintain a lifestyle that promotes [...]

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