Healthy Fitness Network

“Surprising” results of a study published in the April issue of Cell Metabolism suggests that a high fat diet combined with extra amino acids (protein building blocks), can lead to insulin resistance… in rats. Still, this is an intriguing study that will certainly require some context.

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Most people (myself included) would rather light their faces on fire than visit the dentist.

Although I floss regularly now, I never gave much thought to strict oral hygiene. I was always under the impression that if I burned to death (perhaps by lighting my face on fire), my teeth would survive. Logically, if my chicklets could endure a blazing inferno, why is my hygienist hounding my about daily flossing?

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From Diet Blog Share: I’m at 204. I have been teetering back forth between 10 pounds for a while and I have come to the realization that I really need to get motivated. I am hoping that blogging on this site will help me.

One crucial decision I have made is; I’m not buying anymore diet food. I am going to eat real food. My goal is to shoot for less quantity, more quality. I think that has been part of my problem. I have not been truly satisfied with the foods I have been eating for the past few years.

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The Garden of Eatin’Every U.S. president has health issues. Bill Clinton went for runs and ate McDonald’s, George W. Bush was one of our fittest presidents, and the Obama’s are calling for healthier eating and better food. (more…)

From Diet Blog Share: Everyone’s talking about First Lady Michelle Obama’s sleeves … or rather, her lack of them. But with guns like hers, I wouldn’t cover them up either!

The Obama’s are known for making health and fitness a priority. They advocate for whole and local foods, have planted a kitchen garden on the White House lawn, and are famous for fitting fitness into their hectic schedule.

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Flickr: I was determined to pass up the opportunity to comment on this story as these types of studies tend to be a slippery slope of misinterpretation. The more opinions I read, however, the more I felt a more detailed look was in order. (more…)

Women are expected out outlive men by about two or three years. Why is that? While there may not be one single answer to that question, one of the many may have to do with the fact that men visit the doctor far less than women.

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Being hyped as the most important weight loss book of the year isn’t an easy accolade to live up to. You never really know how much of the buzz is based on marketing hype or reputation for past works or both. Well, I’m here to tell you with a great deal of confidence – The Body Fat Solution did not disappoint.

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From Diet Blog Share: I’m an agave nectar girl myself. I like the taste and that it’s sweeter than sugar so I end up using less. I also like that it’s a low glycemic food so it won’t create much of a spike in my insulin levels which can lead to fat storage. Just curious what works for others out there!

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Amongst all the differing nutritional advice out there, one common factor stands out: eat more fruit and vegetables. Governments around the world recommend “five a day” (five portions of fruit and vegetables, rather than five of each).

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