This
is part of a continuing series on the health benefits of grains that
you might not have heard of or tried. The first in the series focuses
on bulgur and sorghum.
Have
you ever heard of a belt that can help you get skinny? One that claims
it can get you in shape? And what about the latest fitness craze -
using Russian weights to get extra-fit? Possible? Here's what we found
in two of our latest investigations.
Unfortunately, nutrition advice and philosophies are always changing – which is frustrating to say the least. The result is often confusion. The following are questions we’ve received from readersand answers from some of the country's leading health experts.Is a vegetarian diet always best in terms of health and weight control? Is there a special order that is used for the ingredients list on a food label?What does it mean when a food product claims that it’s a “high” or “good” source of a particular nutrient? Will artificial sweeteners make you fat?
Here are a two inexpensive, fun ways to get in shape this season.
Hula Hoops
Benefits: “Great transverse (rotational) and frontal
(side-to-side) plane movement, which are important for reducing injury.
Develops static balance (a foundation for the more important dynamic
balance), improves core/trunk conditioning and flexibility,” says Fabio
Comana, M.A., M.S., an exercise physiologist for the American Council
on Exercise. Plus, it requires “considerable abdominal or ‘core’ muscle
activity, and promotes balance,” adds H. James Phillips, P.T., Ph.D.,
School of Graduate Medical Education, Seton Hall University. It’s also
good for pelvic mobility and flexibility. Only problem is that it’s not
much of a challenge in terms of cardio if you don’t do it for a
sustained period of time, says Mieke Scripps, P.T., D.T., a physical
therapist for the Miami City Ballet.
This
is part of a continuing series on the health benefits of grains that
you might not have heard of or tried. The first in the series focuses
on bulgur and sorghum.
Have
you ever heard of a belt that can help you get skinny? One that claims
it can get you in shape? And what about the latest fitness craze -
using Russian weights to get extra-fit? Possible? Here's what we found
in two of our latest investigations.
Unfortunately, nutrition advice and philosophies are always changing – which is frustrating to say the least. The result is often confusion. The following are questions we’ve received from readers and answers from some of the country's leading health experts. Is a vegetarian diet always best in terms of health and weight control? Is there a special order that is used for the ingredients list on a food label?What does it mean when a food product claims that it’s a “high” or “good” source of a particular nutrient? Will artificial sweeteners make you fat? 
Here are a two inexpensive, fun ways to get in shape this season. 
