COFFEE THE NEW HEALTH FOOD?

Coffee the new healthy drug

Want a drug that could lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and colon cancer? That could lift your mood and treat headaches? That could lower your risk of cavities?

If it sounds too good to be true, think again. Coffee, the much criticized but undoubtedly beloved beverage, just made headlines for possibly cutting the risk of the latest disease epidemic, Type 2 diabetes. And the real news seems to be that the more you drink the better.

“Overall, the research shows that coffee is far more healthful than it is harmful,” says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, research scientist at Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Coffee Studies, which conducts its own medical research and tracks coffee studies from around the world. “For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good.”

Though the scientists give the customary “more research is needed” before they recommend you do overtime at Starbuck’s to specifically prevent diabetes, their findings are very similar to those in a less-publicized Dutch study. And perhaps more importantly, it’s the latest of hundreds of studies suggesting that coffee may be something of a health food, especially in higher amounts.

Now everyone has there choice of coffee and that does not necessarily mean it’s a good choice. I won’t deny it, for a good period of time Tim Horton’s coffee was by far my favourite. Everyone has there choice on when, how many and there daily routine on drinking there coffee. But remember always in moderation. Studies show now the benefits but remember, there are always new medical researches found on pretty much everything you can think of. So you have to do your own little research.

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There’s a new “milk” in your dairy case….Almond mmm

New milk in dairy case

There’s a new “milk” in your dairy case. And it sounds perfect.
“Earth’s Own Almond Fresh fortified beverage is made with real almonds,” crows the label. It’s “Low Fat, Cholesterol & Gluten Free,” an “excellent source of Calcium and Vitamin D,” and “a source of Vitamin E.” What’s more, Almond Fresh has at least 10 per cent of the Daily Value for vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B-12, and zinc.

Who knew that almonds were so nutrient-rich? They’re not. All but the vitamin E (6 per cent of a day’s worth) are added.

And that would be fine, except for one thing: A cup of cow’s milk has 8 to 9 grams of protein and a cup of soy milk has 6 to 8 grams. A cup of Almond Fresh has 1 gram. That’s because Almond Fresh isn’t made from many almonds. Judging by the 2 grams of fat in every serving, a cup of almond milk contains about 3 ½ nuts. The “milk” is mostly water and enough cane sugar to supply about two teaspoons of added sugar to every cup. (That’s for the 70 calorie Original. The 80 calorie Vanilla has about 3 teaspoons of sugar per cup, and the 30 calorie Unsweetened has none.)

Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze is similar, though it has fewer added vitamins. “Your body needs fat to function and the monounsaturated fat found in almonds may be the very best kind for your health,” says the company’s Web site. “In fact, research studies suggest that almonds may help lower cholesterol.” Eating almonds? Maybe. Getting a few almonds in a beverage? Not so much. And yes, the almond milks are gluten-free. But so are other milks.

Almond “milk” may appeal to vegans (who eat no dairy foods) or to people who are allergic to dairy. If that’s you, here’s a tip: You’re better off with protein-rich soy milk.

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Canadian Healthy Lifestyle

HEALTHY CANADIANS

A slim, strong, and attractive body is what most Canadians want and some Canadians spend years in repeated, self-defeating attempts to attain it.
There is nothing wrong with pursuing a healthy body. Indeed, people who take control of their health tend to have a lowered risk for chronic illnesses. The difficulty lies in the discrepancy between what weights are considered healthy and what many Canadians see as an ideal body weight. After decades of hearing the media and the fashion, food and fitness industries glorify unrealistic images of feminine thinness and male muscularity, many Canadians over-value their body weight and size as keys to attractiveness, success, happiness and good health. However, the number of Canadians who are overweight is increasing.

While a reduction in weight will improve the health of some overweight people, a fixation on weight reduction and an ideal body shape can lead to yo-yo dieting, weight cycling, restrictive eating, obsessive exercising and negative perceptions of body image. Furthermore, the pursuit of a rigid standard for size and shape inevitably fails for most people over the long term. One- to two-thirds of lost weight is usually regained within one year and almost all is regained within five years.

Rather than focusing on weight loss, Canadians’ should aim to enhance there physical, psychological and social well being by focusing on eating well, being active and feeling good about themselves. By creating environments that support healthy choices in Homes, schools, workplaces and communities that support healthy lifestyles help empower people to make healthy choices about eating, being active and feeling good about themselves.

The “eating well” component emphasizes a lifetime eating pattern based on Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. Healthy eating conveys a sense of wellbeing and the opportunity to feel, look and perform better. Former dieters can take control of their eating behaviour by learning to eat according to internal hunger cues and thus decrease overeating and binging. Because there is no rigid diet to follow, the guilt and the assault on self-esteem associated with a lapsed diet do not occur. Instead, the focus is on meeting the body’s energy and nutrient needs by enjoying healthy eating.

The “being active” component reflects the shift to active living, a way of life that values physical activity and makes it a part of daily living. Active living is based on a sound, scientific rationale in which studies have shown that moderate, everyday activities such as walking, dancing and yard work are important for health and longevity in the general population. Similarly, sustained, moderate energy expenditure is more effective than bouts of high-intensity exercise in managing body weight.

Many people believe that health is automatically improved with weight loss and achieving a low body weight. Several researchers have challenged this basic assumption and the negative effects of dieting and weight cycling are now being examined closely.

Healthy weight is concerned with physical, social and psychological well being. It urges social acceptance of a wider range of healthy weights and body sizes. A healthy weight promotes healthy eating (not dieting) and regular physical activity (not exercise), while discouraging social pressures for extreme slimness.

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Amazing Pill For Losing Weight & Toning…

Amazing Pill For Losing Weight

Unfortunately it does not work that way. I mean, if that is all you needed to do, than everyone would look great and feel great with just popping a pill.

Even fat burners now a days with technology growing, were seeing more and more options on getting rid of that unwanted fat off quick and easy and still if you don’t exercise you wont get the best results. Some hard work is required still, so Why not do it right and do it healthy. Just be a little more aware of what you consume.

The truth is, you need the right combo of foods and exercise; the right patterns of what to eat, when to eat, and how often.

The first thing you should know is that there are actually very few “bad foods”; there are some that you may want to avoid while training, but they are rarely a cause for you getting fat or not achieving your goals.

However, it is vitally important that you clean house and rid your refrigerator and cupboards of food that are not foods for building muscle. and toning up
These Foods Are:

Sodas & juices – these contain 2 ingredients – sugar & water

High Fat Processed Meat – bacon, pepperoni, sausage – these all contain a bad fat that will shorten your life span. They are also high in sodium. Do not confuse these meats as good sources of protein.

Frozen Desserts & Ice Cream – Sugar! Sugar! Sugar! These foods will only add fat, not muscle.

Sauces – ketchup, barbecue sauce, horseradish sauce, etc. Most of these are high in fructose corn syrup. Spice foods up naturally without all the sugar and extra calories.

Processed Foods – Anything packaged in pretty wrappers, boxes, bags, containers, etc. that contain more than 5 ingredients you cannot pronounce.

These are the ones that usually promote some form of “healthiness”, but most have went through a high amount of processing that allows them to preserve a lengthy shelf life. None of this is done with your health in mind. They have usually sucked all the nutrients out. These foods you should avoid.

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Box Jumps & There Benefits! Sky has No Limit!

How To Do Box Jumps

Box jumps can yield tremendous results for those who are looking to loose weight, build core muscles and balance. They are simple and relatively easy to do. However you should concentrate and focus on the movements so as to avoid injury.

The benefits of doing box jumps include:

• Increased strength as well as muscle tone.
• Greater ability to jump higher and further.
• Improved leaping ability for various sports activities.
• Development of more explosiveness.
• A fun and easy routine for weight loss

Box jumps should be done with plyometric boxes that are at least 6inches or higher. If you are not able to use plyo boxes then stairs or a bench can be used to provide the same desired results. The boxes are relatively inexpensive so if you can afford them it would be a great investment that pays for itself in the form of yielding positive gains in your jumping height.

First set your box up. You want to make sure that you keep a couple of feet of clearance on each side of the box. Leave your self room to explode when you step up and also allow yourself room to step back down again.

Next you want to warm up. You will be exerting a great amount of muscle contraction and explosive power from your legs and lower body. When you warm up first you get the blood flowing to all of your lower extremities and back .This increases your flexibility and helps you get limber in order to absorb shock when you land from your jumps. You will want to take about ten minutes or so to stretch and so some low intensity cardiovascular exercises. That should get you nice and loose.

Begin by standing in front of the box with your hands by your sides. Keeping your feet about shoulder width apart, jump with both feet up onto the box. Then hold that position at the top of the box for a second before you jump back down to the floor again.

Don’t just plop back down. Focus and concentrate on landing softly before you explode back up on the top of the box. You should land on both feet at the same time so listen to be sure you hear the tap of both feet making one sound. In order to have a soft landing focus on landing on your toes instead of your heels.
Also be sure to contract your abs and keep them tight during the explosive stage of your jumps.

You will want to do six to ten repetitions starting out and then move on up to eight to twelve reps for measurably improved results. You can also build do dropsets and focus more on explosive movements.

Box jumps give your body a near total workout, regardless of your physical fitness level. By making use of this basic piece of equipment you can work the large muscles of your lower body intensely. The simplicity of this routine lets you easily work out on a regular basis thereby increasing your jumping ability and improving your endurance and explosion capacity at the same time.
A favourite of mine and great option for you, try for yourself and be the judge. And I guarantee great weight loss results.

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Easy Outdoor Fitness Routines

Outdoor Fitness Routines

If you’ve always wanted to do an outdoor workout, but didn’t know how to get started here are a few tips and a routine to get you going.

Boot camp classes aren’t for everyone. If you want to do something at home, or even with your kids at the park then this is a routine you should try.

Park Bench Step-Ups:

This exercise targets your entire lower body working your gluteals, hamstrings and quads (essentially your butt and thighs). Start with one foot on the bench and the other on the ground. Using the leg on the bench raise yourself up so that your other foot touches the bench then lower back down using the same leg. Repeat 10-15x on each side for 3 sets.

Bench Squats:

This exercise is as simple as it sounds. Again working the butt and thighs this exercise will have you screaming by the end. Spread your feet hip-width apart, and slowly lower yourself down, raising your arms out infront of you for balance. When you’ve barely touched the bench, raise your body back up so you’re standing straight. Repeat 15x for 3 sets.

Assisted Push-Ups:

Using a railing, spread your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width  apart. Step back so your weight is being supported by your arms. Slowly lower body towards the railing,  bending your elbows to a 90 degree angle. Pause, then raise back up again. To increase the level of difficulty with this exercise move your feet further behind you so that almo st 100% of your body weight is being supported by your arms. Repeat 12x for 3 sets.

Jack-knife on the Swing:

This is a great exercise to test your abdominal strength! Using the swing to hold your feet just above your ankles, place your forearms down on the ground. Using your muscles to control the movement, bring your knees in towards your arms with your glutes raising up into the air. Slowly return to a neural (or plank-like) position. Repeat 15x for 3 sets

Hanging Crunches:

This exercise is also guarunteed to work your abdominal’s, especially your lower abdominal muscles. Find a set of monkey bars that you can hang off of to start. Spreading your hands shoulder-width apart and raise your legs into the air by bending your knees towards your chest. Slowly lower back down so your legs are straight (try not to let your feet touch the ground). To work the oblique muscles, raise your knees at an angle so they go towards one side of your body. Slowly lower back down so your legs are straight. You can do either Hanging Abdominal Crunch or Hanging Oblique Crunch while in position. Repeat 15x for 3 sets

The next time there’s nice weather and you want to do a workout but don’t know what to do give these exercises a try and see how you feel the next day. It’s a great way to get yourself back into shape for no cost at all, while enjoying the outdoors at the same time!

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Skipping Workout – Skip Hop your way to losing those last few inches

Consider yourself fit?
Try skipping continuously for 10 minutes.

Skipping for 10 minutes burns the same amount of calories as 30 minutes of jogging. A 180lb man can burn 225 calories in just 15 minutes, skipping will get your heart rate pounding….Quick!
Mix up you’re cardio program and add skipping to your routine, doing rounds of skipping between strength exercises will burn far more calories than resting between exercises. Skipping will improve your general fitness and will give your legs, butt, forearms, upper arms and shoulders a killer workout.
Save yourself thousands of dollars on expensive treadmills and other fancy whiz bang machines and invest 10 dollars on a skipping rope for an awesome workout.

Chances are high you jumped rope as a kid and here’s a chance to workout with your inner child! Seriously, jumping rope is a great way to get some serious cardio action.

Here’s a routine to try, it builds on itself and the changes up in time will keep you interested and your body guessing what is coming next

Jump time in seconds	Rest time in seconds
:30	:60
:40	:60
:45	:45
:30	:30
:50	:60
:30	:30
:30	:30
:60	:45
:60	:45
:45	:60
:30	:60

Goodluck

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