Watermelon Why: It’s low in calories (only 92 calories per 2-cup serving) but it fills you up; it’s not too expensive; and because it’s 92 percent water, it can quench your thirst and rehydrate your body on a hot summer day. The writer Mark Twain said the following about watermelon: "When one has tasted it, he knows what the angels eat." (continued: Click "Read More" )
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We eat differently during the summer. We're outdoors more, so we're grilling, picnicking, drinking, hanging around and sometimes eating on the run, all of which can contribute excess calories. The following tips are designed to help you redo some of those fattening summer recipes without sacrificing taste.
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When it comes to exercise, many of us don’t get excited at the prospect of sweating it out at the gym or running in the park. And let’s face it. If you’re not energized, it’s hard to work up the motivation to continue to be active -- despite all the research showing physical activity’s benefits for weight control and general health. Luckily, there are more ways to stay active besides going to the gym, running or biking in your neighborhood. The following are less common activities that may sound more exciting to you, along with the calories an average person (155 pounds) will burn after one hour of activity, and the food equivalents for that number of calories. (Assume slightly more calories burned the more you weigh.)
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Every time I read a magazine or walk down the aisles of the supermarket, I see packages, advertisements or promotions trying to lure unsuspecting consumers into living a better life. I looked into a few of these latest health pitches in order to uncover whether the claims meet our expectations.
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