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Summer is already here!  Get out and do some exercise.  There are many things you can do out and enjoy this nice weather.  Jogging for example.  All you need to jog is a good pair of running shoes. You can jog alone, with the dog, with a friend or even the kids and because it’s jogging [...]

Harvard researchers found out that eating citrus fruit helps prevent oral cancer.  An orange a day might keep the oncologist away.  When scientists tracked the diets of 42,000 men for 16 years, they found that consuming one orange or half a grapefruit -equivalent to 6 ounces of either juice- a day lowered the risk of [...]

If you just cut calories, your body compensates by lowering its energy use.  Instead, increase the rate at which your body burns fat by replacing starchy carbs with good fat, fiber and protein. 
Carbs keep insulin levels high, and the more insulin, the more fat your body will make.  So, yes, cut those calories -1,000 calories [...]

Set a good example for your family:
Speak their language:  Tell children that real food comes from nature, while “fake” food -like potato chips and sugary drinks- comes from factory.  Kids get the concept that real is better than fake, so discuss what’s fake about your diets, and resolve to choose healthy alternatives together.
Redefine dessert:  Using [...]

 
Excess weight increases risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and it’s a fact that people who eat diets rich in whole grain tend to weigh less than those who don’t.
So, start your day with a delicious whole grain cereal for breakfast. Eating whole grain cereals will also help increase your fiber intake. Diets rich in fiber [...]

Remember, you are what you eat, so fill your body with healthy foods that provide necessary vitamins, minerals and nutrients, and cut out the fat, sodium and bad-for-you foods.

Use flavorful herbs and spices instead of salt to add flavor to your favorite dishes
Choose canola or olive oil – which are loaded with good-for-you nutrients and [...]

 
Get a jump on healthy living by incorporating exercise into your everyday life. Staying active reduces your risk of heart disease and can also help prevent heart problems by controlling weight and high blood pressure, keeping cholesterol levels healthy, and preventing and controlling diabetes. You don’t have to run a marathon to get results.
Try:
- Taking [...]

Maintaining a healthy weight is key to living well.  If you are overweight, a small weight loss – just 5 to 10% of your current weight – will help lower your risks of heart disease and other serious disorders.
It’s easier than you think to cut out extra calories:
- Be aware of serving sizes – they’re probably [...]