Many times people do not take the time to consider their workouts and how what they do will effect results. Mindless exercise will not bring you optimal results, and so it is important to take the time and consider the actual workout, and your progress of its effects. One of the key considerations in profiling and designing an excellent exercise program is considering intensity levels.Many people who begin a workout ...

If you ask any physician or dietician, they will tell you that it is important to have a balanced diet. Having a balanced diet is essential for good health and to get all of the macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats), vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants you need. What It Means To Have A Balanced DietTo have a balanced diet, you need to take a hard look at what you are eating. A ...

While it is a good idea to eat healthy throughout your life, it is never too late to start eating a healthy diet. This is true even if you are over 50 and may have already suffered some of the disadvantages of eating an unhealthy diet. Some health consequences of eating unhealthy include having high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes and of course the dreaded weight gain that many experience ...

If you are trying to lose weight or are trying to maintain a healthy weight, you will have to learn about portion control. Bad po    rtion control has been instilled in us by restaurants who bring out big slabs of meat, huge salads, and large sides. In reality, the portions of foods you should eat are much less than you will find at a restaurant. Learn Portion Control From Food LabelsYou ...

Nutritionists are always pushing the benefits of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. They are good for you, aren’t they?  While fruits and vegetables are both good for you, it can be safely said that, of the two, vegetables are better for you than fruits.  What’s wrong with fruits?Fruits contain plenty of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals; in that way, they can be considered good for you. Fruits, however, are filled ...

You don’t often think of magnesium when deciding on eating a healthy diet but, in reality, magnesium is just as important as any of the other electrolytes you eat as part of a balanced diet. Magnesium is an important cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It also helps to keep your nerve and muscle function intake so that you have healthy nerves and strong muscles. Magnesium is important ...