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Eating Red Meat Contributes to Risk of Early Death

Posted by: fatjimys on: March 30, 2009

A study of more than 500,000 Americans over 40 shows that those who consume the equivalent of at least a hamburger a day have a 30 percent increased chance of dying during the next 10 years, mostly from heart disease and cancer. Cold cuts, sausage and other processed meats also increased the risk (Archives of [...]

Most doctors recommend salt restriction for all their patients, even though many will not develop high blood pressure from high-salt intake and some may even be harmed if they restrict salt.  Heavy exercisers lose so much salt that they have to take in lots of salt just to replace what they lose through sweat. A [...]

Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness

Posted by: fatjimys on: December 12, 2008

If you exercise properly, you are supposed to work hard enough to damage your muscles so they feel sore on the next day. This is called delayed-onset muscle soreness. You should then exercise at reduced intensity for as many days as it takes for the soreness to go away. An article from St Mary’s University [...]

I love this recipe and eat PB&J sandwiches often. These sandwiches taste great and are very easy to prepare. Ingredients: * 1 tablespoon of Smucker’s Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter * 1 tablespoon of Smucker’s Low Sugar Grape Jelly * 2 slices of Nature’s Own 100% Whole Wheat Bread Instructions: * Spread peanut butter on [...]

When discussing fruits, Apples are a great place to start. Apples taste great and are very inexpensive. They can also improve your health and help prevent diseases. Apples are filled with phytochemicals and flavanoids. Phytochemicals and flavanoids are antioxidants. Cell and tissue damage in your body is often caused by oxidation; and antioxidants can prevent [...]


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