Archive for August, 2008
Not Exactly Brain Food
Posted on August 15, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | View Comments
A study done by University of London researchers and published in the latest edition of the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that preschool-aged children who eat more junk food are more likely to be slower learners than those who eat a lot of junk food at a later age.
14,000 children were studied and [...]
Exercise and Eating Related?
Posted on August 14, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | View Comments
Yesterday was confirmation that, for me, exercise and eating habits are related. I had planned on going for an hour-long, hard ride on my bike. I always check my tires to make sure they have enough air and that my bike is good to go.
While checking, I noticed the front tire was just [...]
Too Old for Exercise?
Posted on August 13, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise | View Comments
According to a study done by the Stanford University School of Medicine, published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine, regular running can slow the effects of aging. The study found that elderly joggers were half as likely to die early deaths, had fewer disabilities, and remained fit for longer.
Here’s what the study’s senior [...]
Warming Up and Cooling Down
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under Exercise, Injury Prevention | View Comments
Warming up and cooling down are important parts of physical activity. Here are some tips from the American College of Sports Medicine:
Warm-Up
The warm-up should include low-intensity, large-muscle group activity specific to the exercise to be performed. A warm-up of 5-10 minutes is usually adequate and can be followed by stretching. A [...]
Another Pill to the Rescue
Posted on August 11, 2008 - Filed Under Fad Diets | View Comments
Researchers have found that alpha-lipoic acid, a dietary supplement, may be able to stop the tendency in dieters to regain weight after going off their diets. This study, published recently in the journal Mechanisms of Aging and Development, was done on rats, and some researchers are unsure if the findings can be applied [...]
Quote of the Day
Posted on August 8, 2008 - Filed Under Prevention | View Comments
This is a great quote from Steven G. Aldana’s The Culprit and The Cure: Why Lifestyle is the Culprit Behind America’s Poor Health and How Transforming That Lifestyle can be the Cure:
Remember, just because you feel great now doesn’t mean chronic diseases can’t ever find you. Do your part to prevent chronic disease in your [...]
Health Nut Part Two
Posted on August 7, 2008 - Filed Under Prevention | View Comments
Some time ago I wrote a post on being a so-called “health nut.” I am still amazed at the reactions of some people when they see that I like to take care of myself. I like to exercise. I like to train and compete in triathlons. I like to eat fruit, [...]
Sweet Potato Fries
Posted on August 6, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition, Vegetables | View Comments
Here is a great recipe from Walter Willett’s Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy. This is a recipe for “Spicy Sweet Potato Fries” that my wife and I really enjoy:
1 large sweet potato, peeled, cut into matchstick pieces
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika
salt [...]
Quick Tips for Healthier Eating
Posted on August 5, 2008 - Filed Under Nutrition | View Comments
Some of my random thoughts on better eating habits. These are some that have worked for me:
1. Keep healthy snacks handy. If I have healthy snacks around, I am more likely to eat them instead of something else. I love fruits, vegetables, healthy granola bars, etc.
2. I love a good, homemade fruit [...]
Believe and Achieve
Posted on August 4, 2008 - Filed Under Behavior Change | View Comments
Want to improve your health? Have health goals you are trying to reach? Here are some thoughts I had about goals and making healthy lifestyle changes. I’m not a psychologist and I don’t pretend to know everything about goals, behavior change and motivation. These are just some things that have worked for me:
Believe
I am a [...]
