DIET & FITNESS

Seeds are excellent sources of fiber, selenium and vitamin E, and fairly good sources of protein, zinc, and iron. Because they contain a concentrated source of fat and calories, it is best to enjoy them in small amounts (1/8 - 1/4 cup), 3-4 times a week.

When learning a new exercise, do it when you’re fresh. You need to allow a little extra time to study the photos and read the instructions. You need to get a sense of the over all movement as well as the finer points of the exercise.

If you’ve been working out too hard and you feel any of these symptoms, it’s time for you to cut back a little or take a break.

US Food and Drug Administration has issued a public notification advising consumers not to purchase or use Slim Forte Slimming Capsule and Slim Forte Double Power Slimming Capsules. These capsules are products marketed for weight loss, sold on various websites and distributed by LA Beauty Store, Inc.. Laboratory analysis confirmed that these products contain sibutramine, a controlled substance that was removed from the U.S. market in October 2010 for safety reasons.

A moderate exercise program that includes low-impact aerobics and power and strength training has benefits for all women, even if exercise does not slow down the disease (osteoarthritis) progression.

A new study by Harvard researchers has comprehensively shown how much weight gain is associated with eating certain food groups.

The sattvic diet, also called the yogic diet, is a nutritional approach to achieving higher consciousness through the consumption of fresh, whole foods.

Couch potatoes take note- people who spend more time in front of the television are at a greater risk of dying or developing diabetes and heart disease. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health revealed in a study that even two hours of television a day can have an effect on a person's health.

Keeping in line the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released “My plate,” that gives a graphic representation of the mealtime configuration of food.

When you watch inner signals of hunger you tend to make food choices without feeling guilt; honor hunger, respect the fullness and enjoy the pleasures of eating.

If your ribs and upper back move, like in a crunch, the upper portion of your abs is emphasized. However, if you move your pelvis and lower back, the lower abs are emphasized. So in order to emphasize your lower abs your pelvis must move or abs must work to keep your pelvis stable when your legs move.

Obesity tends to run in families, suggesting that it may have a genetic cause. However, family members share not only genes but also diet and lifestyle habits that may contribute to obesity.

A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and reduces hunger throughout the day.

Pole dancing exercise moves typically include climbing, hanging, spinning, swinging, and striking sexy poses on or around the pole. Working with a pole tones the upper body, legs, and core, it can add variety to your platonic workout, while providing body support at the same time .

Are you looking for a quick way to reduce body fat and your waistline? Don't try liposuction; you may very well wind up regretting that decision.

The old theory was that cellulite was caused by toxins building up under the skin but that's probably not true. It's more likely to be the result of poor skin structure, causing the fibre to split. This means fat and yes, possibly toxins squish out through the holes in the fibres creating that lumpy effect

A pound of fat burns around 2 calories per day. Muscle, on the other hand, burns around 6 calories per day — and that is at rest. Exercise the muscle (for example, during weight training) and you can burn an upwards of 250 calories, depending on your existing levels of lean body mass.

A Malaysian has offered an advice for those who are both frivolous on food and sexually adventurous.

In this busy world of hush and rush, women find less time to their health. But note small changes in your lifestyle could add on to give you a better disease free, fit and healthy body.

People who take dietary supplements are not as healthy as people who don't according to a soon to be published study in the journal Psychological Science of the Association for Psychological Science.

Women with weight problems, particularly those dealing with obesity, are warned of the possible pregnancy risk and health concerns for their future babies.

A group of researchers have warned that salty diets amongst Australian men are damaging their sex lives. The result of the study was presented at the University of Sydney's George Institute for Global Health as part of World Salt Awareness Week.

Sour cherries could help athletes reduce muscle damage to recover faster from a tough workout, according to new research published in the American College of Sports Medicine's journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.Researchers at the Sports and Exercise Science Research Center at London South Bank University, in the UK, gave 10 trained athletes 1 ounce of a proprietary cherry juice concentrate, CherryActive (made from sour Montmorency cherries) twice daily for seven days prior to and...