by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
8. February 2012 05:07
One very important factor that is often overlooked is the importance of sleep. Our schedules with our families and jobs and schools can be overwhelming. Adding in workout seems impossible at times. When is there time to sleep? This is an issue that I deal with consistently.
A lack of sleep act...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
7. February 2012 06:44
Spaghetti squash is a versatile vegetable that can be included as a vegetable or a substitute for pasta on a variety of dishes. It is a good source for folate, vitamin A, potassium, beta carotene, and fiber. It has about 40 calories per cup (about 180 calories fewer than pasta), an...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
6. February 2012 13:35
Need another reason other than taste for eating delicious salmon or tuna? Try omega-3's. Omega-3's are fatty acids found in cold-water fish such as salmon or tuna which help prevent fat from building up in the arteries. Omega 3's reduce a molecule called lipoprotein lipase(according to a...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
5. February 2012 06:22
Your point of view about body image is so important to your peace of mind and happiness. I believe that it is ultimately integrated into your success with a weight loss and workout plan as well.Negative self-talk zaps your energy and lowers your self-esteem which can affect your success in al...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
4. February 2012 02:02
It is possible to enjoy comfort foods for the Super Bowl, without destroying the progress that you’ve made throughout 2012! You are inundated during the game with Super Bowl commercials telling you that you have to eat Doritos, and drink Budweiser to have fun. It’...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
3. February 2012 20:22
Home Exercising:
There are exercises that hit the major muscle groups that can be done in a home setting with tubes, bands and a stability ball. Examples of similar exercises can usually be found on the web.
1. Bent over dumbbell row- This targets the back muscles.
2. Stiff legged dumbbell lift. ...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
2. February 2012 20:04
It is a great way to increase nutrition in your daily clean eating food plan to incorporate seasonal vegetables into your diet. The days of abundant vegetables and farmer’s market colorful produce are within reach, but there are still beautifully colorful vegetables available at th...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
1. February 2012 19:32
I received a brochure from my health insurance company. It was a glossy magazine with articles and statistics in it. (I wish they would lower my premiums instead of doing a glamour magazine look-alike brochure…but not likely). In the information they stated that colorectal cancer is t...
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by Paula (Clean Eating Expert)
31. January 2012 16:50
Cold & Flu:
Try as you may to avoid getting the flu, by regularly washing your hands, not greeting people with a handshake, exercise regularly, and eating a well-balanced diet which helps to boost your immune system, you may still contract the virus.
The CDC states the difference between a col...
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by Dr. Robert Benza, MD
30. January 2012 05:19
Does everyone with a red eye have "pinkeye". On a daily basis, I have patients who present with a red eye who automatically feel they have pinkeye. Pinkeye is also known as viral conjunctivitis. However, there are many causes of a red eye including bacterial, allergic, chemical or traumatic conjunct...
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