Archive for March, 2008
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Submitted by Café Physique
Why Exercise?
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Exercise can be a powerful way to improve your life.
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Sometimes I’m asked, “Why work out?” To these people, a healthy lifestyle seems like all work and no benefit, a constant struggle for nothing. But of course, nothing could be further from the truth.
So what do you have to gain [...]
Message to readers-
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
A Sizable Apple has been up and running for 6 months now! I’d like to extend a huge thank you to all readers. You’ve kept this site up and your comments and suggestions continue to keep me on my toes!I encourage all regular readers to sign up for the Feed Burner [...]
Grandma’s Apple Pie
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
by webg33k
One Year my parents gave my wife and I several bags of apples from a local orchard. Most of them were Golden Delicious and we were instructed not to cook with these,”..they are for eating only.”. When we arrived home my wife’s Grandmother stopped by and spotted [...]
Ask A Pro: Leslie Goldman (Pt. 2)
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
The following is part two of an interview with health and fitness blogger, and author of ‘Locker Room Diaries’ Leslie Goldman. Check yesterdays post for the beginning of this interview.
A Sizable Apple: You have written about your own battles with self image in particularly battling an eating disorder, and also about [...]
Ask a pro: Leslie Goldman
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
‘Ask a pro’ is a special A Sizable Apple feature geared to bring quality information to readers through professionals in the health and nutrition field. Leslie Goldman (Master of Public Health) is the author of ‘Locker Room Diaries- the naked truth about women, body image, and re-imaging the ‘perfect’ body’. Goldman [...]
Plan Well to Avoid Nutrition Failure
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
How to fail at nutrition
After writing for A Sizable Apple for 8 months now, what I know about nutrition has significantly grown. Based on what I’ve learned, I’ve decided to compile a ‘how to’ on what I’ve learned, in reverse. Here’s my take- how to fail at nutrition.
Shop unprepared:
Heading to [...]
Victorian Fruit Loaf
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
by Hoobygroovy
This is another family recipe handed down across the generations. It is a delicious, moist fruit loaf that is a wonderful accompaniment to a cup of tea, or coffee.
It’s almost foolproof to make, and I made this myself at my first ever attempt at baking when I [...]
Nutrition on a budget project- fake it with left-overs
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
My key clue to knowing it’s time to hit to grocery store again is when I see scraps left over in the fridge. The last bit of onion and bell pepper, maybe some left over meat from whatever I’ve made earlier that week. In attempts to save some cash, I’ve come [...]
The Secret to Perfect Shortbread
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
by Krafty Bitch
Perfect shortbread, ever wondered how to get your shortbread to taste just like those top selling dainty biscuits in your local store? Nearly everyone has their own way of doing so, usually making the simple basic recipe into something difficult to remember, and a lot more [...]
What your workout apparel says about you
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
I forgot how interesting going on vacation with your family could be. We got together this Easter in Chicago to visit my sister. Between my parents, siblings and I, there were a handful of necessary stops that were an absolute necessity for one of us, and a semi-bore for the rest. [...]
Healthy Substitutes for Fats and Carbs
Submitted by Café Physique
Smart Swaps
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Small substitutions can make a big difference.
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Sometimes a good diet isn’t all about completely revamping every little thing you eat. Often subtle substitutions to the foods you usually eat can make a huge difference in the number of calories you consume, the kind of nutrients you eat and your general [...]
Weight Loss Support and the Pressure of Weight Loss
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Weight weighing on your mind
Be it New Years, an upcoming reunion, a wake up call or a change in outlook, health alerts come at different times and different times for everyone. No matter when your alarm goes off, don’t break off more than you can chew. A recent article in the [...]
HPV: The Test May Save Your Life
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
HPV Testing- more than your regular pap smear
One of my readers sent me some great information on getting tested for HPV, as well as some more background behind the virus. If you’re not on board with the vaccination and are sexually active, consider getting tested.
This site (http://www.thehpvtest.com/) has more information. [...]
Video Games and Exercise
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Gaming to replace exercise?
Trying to fight against claims that they might be to fault for child obesity, video game systems are wasting no time trying to alter games to encourage kids to get moving.
Systems like Nintendo’s Wii and the game Dance Dance Revolution have transformed the old way of gaming [...]
Video Games and Exercise
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Gaming to replace exercise?
Trying to fight against claims that they might be to fault for child obesity, video game systems are wasting no time trying to alter games to encourage kids to get moving.
Systems like Nintendo’s Wii and the game Dance Dance Revolution have transformed the old way of gaming [...]
Portrayal of Women in the Media Discussed at Health Foods Blog
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Media Portrayal of Women- Body Shape vs. Personality
Millions of Americans spend their weeknights around the television catching their favorite programs. Since the 1950’s when the TV craze began, we’ve grown connected to our watching our favorite actors and keeping up with the storylines of sitcoms. The widespread love of television and [...]
Low Fat Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
Low Fat Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe, Very Low Fat Content, And Sugar Substitute Can Be Used
by philcampbell
This is a low fat key lime cheesecake recipe. If you are a cheesecake fan, I would strongly recommend this recipe. If you are a diabetic then this would be a good [...]
Fitness Advice You Should Avoid
Submitted by Café Physique
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Be wary of the advice you hear on the internet.
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Bad fitness advice abounds, especially on the internet. While this is not the only advice you should ignore, these things are particularly frustrating for me to hear coming from fitness “experts.”
Cardio Before Breakfast – The idea behind “fasted cardio,” or doing your [...]
Dieting Made Easy
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
The math behind dieting
I’ve never been a math person. Maybe that’s why I’ve never been a diet person either. If it’s not required for a class or needed to figure out how much my roommates owe me for bills, I ain’t calculating it.
Both cooking and eating has always been enjoyable for [...]
EASY SHRIMP RECIPES
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
Shrimp Recipes & Easy Shrimp Dishes You Can Make
by archidraca
by Norm Butler
There are many different shrimp recipes that you can prepare yourself in under 10 minutes. Talking about the popular seafood people from all over the world has a great demand and craze for the delicious shrimp meat. [...]
Weight Loss, Quick Results - Don’t Bet on It
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Instant Gratification- our addiction to the promise for fast results
In our fast pace world, the wait for weight loss is a hard concept to grasp. Despite what late night infomercials may want you to believe, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy figure is not something that can be bought, or accomplished [...]
TEENAGE STD STATISTICS
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
One in four teens carries STD
A recent study by the Center of Disease Control found that nearly 1 out of 4 teens carries an STD, the Human Papillomavirus being the most prevalent. Nearly 1,000 teenage girls were tested in the 2003-2004 government study. Of the girls tested, 18% were affected by [...]
Technology’s Effect on Workout Efficiency
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Athletics- All natural or technologically enhanced?
Which do you prefer? Getting your exercise in the great outdoors, or treading on the treadmill, popping in DVDs or plugging into your headphones?
A decade ago, technology was found red handed as the reasoning behind the child obesity epidemic. Television, video games and iPods kept kids [...]
Muscle Soreness - Cures After the Workout
Submitted by A Sizable Apple
Soreness and moving on after
You caught me red handed. After a tough workout, I’m just as prone to laying my sore butt on the couch for the entire following day. Although I know some activity would do me good, it’s much easier to accept keeping your hurt parts stationary instead.
However, after [...]
Health Benefits of Celery
Submitted by Healthy Foods and Eating Healthy
Celery
by Barshy and Jonty
Celery is low in calories, provides vitamin C., folic acid, potassium, and is a source of fibre. Some herbalists believe that eaten in significant amounts it can reduce inflammation and help protect against cancer.
Certain chemicals in salary called phthalides are believed to reduce in the [...]
