The Pool Is Open

I was over at my son’s house over the weekend, they opened the pool and we had a great time. Even though there were not any small children around, I thought back to when they were small, and we would always have to be on guard constantly whether we were at home, at a public pool or on vacation around the Ocean.

So remember to stay safe, active, and healthy when it’s hot outside.

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Stay Active without over doing it. There are many ways to stay active and beat the heat.

Here are a few:
Go to a gym for a nice, cool environment with a variety of activities.

Use the equipment, work out with free weights, or whatever turns you on, but remember to pace yourself. Listen to your body, and it will tell you when enough is enough.Visit your favorite local swimming hole or take swimming lessons at a pool.

Start a walking group with your friends at the mall. It’s another way to stay connected, focused and motivated.

Take up an indoor sport, such as racquetball, basketball or volleyball, or taking an aerobics class.

Go ice skating. Yes they are open in the Summer also.

If you are outside when it’s hot and humid, wear light, comfortable clothing and work out in the early morning or late evening. Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. If you experience symptoms, stop exercising and cool down immediately by dousing yourself with cold water. You may need medical attention.

Heat exhaustion can progress quickly to heat stroke, which can kill you. Learn about hot weather and cardiovascular disease and the symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke.

Fire up the grill Keep these tips in mind to help you grill “fat-sensibly” this summer.Try grilling fish. The healthiest types include salmon, trout and herring, which are high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Buy chicken breasts instead of the fattier dark meat (legs and thighs). Remember to remove the skin before eating or try grilling chicken or turkey burgers using breast meat and add diced onions for more flavor.

Choose “loin” and “round” cuts of red meat and pork. Look for “choice” or “select” grades of beef instead of “prime.” While these have the least amount of fat, don’t forget to trim the fat when you get home. Use a rack so the fat drips away from the food.

If you wonder about a need to supplement your diet, Here are a few things to think about.

There is no one single pill that will supply all your daily requirements, but multiple vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements are readily available in tonic, pill, and many other forms.

But what do you really need to be healthier? And how much do you need? And how can you make sure that you are getting it?

For starters, WebMD compiled an expert-approved list of the top five healthiest nutrients and how to get them. Go there and browse the site for yourself. Here is the short version.Calcium Hands down, calcium, which comes from foods including low-fat dairy products and supplements, is essential for a healthy body. How do you know? Consider that an 8 oz glass of milk or calcium-fortified juice or a cup of yogurt contains about 300 mg.

So, take a look at what you are normally eating, and if you are not in the range, consider a supplement.

Magnesium The Daily Value (DV) for magnesium is around 400 mg. However, most magnesium researchers say we need two to three times this amount, especially for people who have magnesium-deficient conditions including heart disease, muscle cramps, headaches, and muscle pain.

Magnesium deficiencies are seen in a host of conditions including asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, and even migraines. Magnesium also helps with calcium absorption, so you need it to help build healthy bones. Magnesium is harder to get through foods, so supplements are usually necessary.

Magnesium-rich foods do include almonds, peanuts, brown rice, and cereals like oat bran and shredded wheat.

Vitamin B which includes B-6, B-12, and folate (folic acid) are key to overall health.According to the American Heart Association, homocysteine is an amino acid that has been linked to an increased risk for heart attack, stroke, and other major diseases. It may damage the inner lining of arteries and promote blood clots, but researchers are still not sure exactly how it affects disease risk.

However homocysteine levels are strongly influenced by diet, and several studies have found that higher blood levels of B vitamins are related, at least partly, to lower concentrations of homocysteine. The Daily Values for the B vitamins are: folate, 400 micrograms or more; B-6, 1.5-2 mg; and B-12, 2.4-3 mcg.

Today, cereals, breads, and other grain products are fortified with extra folate. Also fruits and vegetables like spinach, oranges, broccoli, and asparagus have high levels of folate. Check your multivitamin to see how it stacks up with B-6 for body function, and B-12 for energy.

Vitamin D, or the sunshine vitamin because your body makes it in response to sunlight, is often overlooked today. More people are staying out of the sun and as a result are becoming deficient in vitamin D and setting themselves up for fractures.Vitamin D helps your bones properly use calcium. Normally 15 minutes of sunlight per day with sunscreen is a good idea.

Dairy products including milk yogurt and cheese all are fortified with vitamin D. Aim for 600 IU for vitamin D.

Multi vitamins One way to make sure that you get at least the minimum amount of all your vitamins and minerals is to take a Multi Vitamin every day. There is quite a bit of evidence that multivitamins are important for general health, immunity, and well-being. Vitamins were traditionally useful in preventing deficiency disease which we don’t really see so more in this country.

Today vitamins are used to support normal organ and body functions, enhance immunity, improve cardiovascular function, and even prevent cancer.

Enjoy It!

Vitamin B For Nervous System Health

Yesterday, a friend of mine told me her Doctor recommended a B-Complex as a supplement for the tingling she has been experiencing in her hands, working in the computer lab all day.

Here is what the “book” says about Vitamin B.Vitamin B:

These vitamins are also known as Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Panthothenic Acid, Pyridoxin. Folic acid, and Cobalamin.

They all dissolve in water and perform important functions in our body such as metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrate in body and thereby energy production.

They are also responsible for the maintenance of the health of various body parts such as skin, hair, eyes, and liver.

They can be found in liver, meats, pork, kidney, chicken, brown rice, whole grain, cereals, and peanuts.

Vitamin B deficiency can cause diseases such as beriberi, anemia, dry and scaly skin, nervous system disorders, and heart diseases.

Building Lean Muscle Is A Chore

If you are into body building you already know it is far from easy. It takes a lot of hard work in the gym, and some old fashioned blood sweat and tears to pack on the muscle. When most people try to lose fat they cut down their food intake, but that is actually the wrong approach. When building lean muscle you need to be eating a lot more.

The key to body building is the proper exercises; combined with a good diet plan. Balancing both diet and exercise is the ideal solution to losing weight and gaining lean muscle. Starving is going to get you going backwards.

Body building requires a lot of time, energy, and burns an extraordinary amount of calories. As soon as you get done with your workout you need to replace those calories you expended through your exercise routine. Replacing those lost calories is essential to bulking up your muscles. Your body requires fuel in order to perform, and your body’s fuel and source of energy is food.

Never start your exercise routine on an empty stomach because you will not have the energy to lift the weights necessary to build muscle mass. Give your body the raw materials it needs by eating the right diet. A body building diet is rich in protein and carbohydrates, little fat and less sugar.

You need lots of protein to support the building muscle. Foods rich in protein are beef, pork, fish, chicken, and turkey (lean cuts). Vegetables and dairy products rich in protein include soy, eggs and cottage cheese. Carbohydrates are your main source of energy to fuel your body to function at its peak when working out or exercising. They provide the energy to do the lifts and repetitions required.

Carbohydrates are foods like oatmeal, sweet potatoes, brown rice, whole wheat bread and other vegetables. Never skip meals when you are trying to build up your muscles.

In fact you need to eat more in order to support your activity and to help in repairing damaged muscles. Drink plenty of water and avoid carbonated drinks because they have a lot of sugar. Whether you are a serious body builder or someone interested in a healthier lifestyle you need to eat a healthy balanced diet, lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meat and dairy products, less fat and sugar and plenty of water.

You can also incorporate supplements in your body building diet to further enhance your muscle build up. There are many supplements out there in the market and you have to be careful in choosing the right product. Your main goal is building your muscles through exercise and not through the use of steroids or any illegal supplements. The best supplements will not offer artificial gains, bloated stomachs and water retention.

The combination of healthy diet and right supplement product in the market will greatly help in achieving your dreams of building a more imposing frame. You can view quality bodybuilding supplements. Online and at reasonable price

What Is The Alternative For …

Now that Hydroxycut has been pulled from the market people are searching for safe alternatives for assisting in the struggle to lose weight. For starters staying healthy has to include eating right.

We know that includes high fiber and natural foods like whole grain pasta, fruits, vegetables and lean meats. But even though we know that this is good advice, it can be hard to stick to.

Sometimes you don't have control over what you get served. We are on the go, back and forth to work, running errands and not getting home to eat.

When you don’t get enough fiber and drink enough water, your digestive system can get backed up. You can experience weight gain, a loss of energy, bloating, or gas.

One effective way to eliminate this “build-up” is to use a cleansing supplement. One of the better ones available online is called Sculpt n’ Cleanse, and it’s safe and gentle to use.

It is the first-step, many take when beginning a weight loss, body shaping, anti-aging or health improvement program, and since the digestive system has been cleansed, more energy and nutrients can be absorbed from food.

Many individuals have said they have more energy and even feel younger. Others report that their skin clears up because the body is able to cleanse itself. And don’t forget the painful and unattractive bloating gets cleared up too. It could be that those jeans that were just a bit too tight around the middle will fit again.

Another benefit for people who have had years of impacted waste in their colons, may be losing 10 - 20 pounds in a matter of days. That’s like carrying around a bag of dog food around all day. Just the loss of that weight helps to move better.

And since their digestive system can now function better, they find it easier to control food cravings. So they may lose more weight, or at least, find it easier to keep from gaining weight.

Because of the problems with Hydroxycut , other safe alternatives for losing weight are becoming more well known.

Acai Berry is one that is taking the world by storm. It is an antioxidant that is known also for it's weight loss properties when combined with other natural antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and amino acids, work together to help your body function better, process food easier, and burn fat more efficiently.

All this means that we do not have to accept weight gain, lethargy, and pain as signs of aging.
If we are what we eat lets go with the good stuff, and get a good exercise routine to go along with it.

The Beach Bod Is Ready To Debut Now

It’s time to unveil the new beach body you have been working on since spring and if people ask you how you did it, there is a good chance that a diet pill called Green Stinger could be involved. Many people have been looking for products to help them drop the winter weight they picked up, and one of the most popular this past season has been Schwartz Labs Green Stinger. This is a pretty high impact stimulant that was formulated to kick start a fat loss diet and burn body fat. These also have ingredients to increase energy and focus along with obtaining the body you have visualized.

The manufacturers at Schwartz Labs make quality products at fair prices, and the product reviews back up their claims of effectiveness. Even though there are a plethora of other diet pills out there, they do not seem to be able to replicate the effects of the classic Ephedra-Caffeine supplements. Their claim to fame is that when used properly they give more energy, increased metabolism, and proven weight loss results

Another group of users of this is athletes and body builders who use it at a pre-workout supplement, to provide energy before hitting the gym.

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Timing Tops Supplement Usage

The last time I was with my doctor, we were talking about the supplements and vitamins we take. He advised that you should not just pop pills but understand how to get all the benefits you can from them, and prevent any side effects. This led to the topic of when the best time to take them was.

The first thing we agreed on was to read and follow the directions that are printed on the package or bottle. There are recommendations on whether they are best in the morning, afternoon or evening based on the individual supplement.

I checked my directions and verified the following:
Fish Oil (Omega-3) Take 2 to 3 times per day with meals
Vitamin B Take 1 per day with a meal
Vitamin C Take 1 per day with a meal
Vitamin E Take 1 per day

If you are in doubt as to the directions for a supplement, the recommendation is during or right after a meal, unless there are other directions. Remember to hydrate, (drink plenty of fluids) as well.

Another tip about vitamins that I got was to give them a chance to work. Take them consistently to get the most benefit to your health. Normally it takes 2 to 3months before you feel the full positive effects of adding nutritional supplements.

Finally he said when I come in for my exams to keep him filled in on what I am taking. If I forget he asks me if I am still taking them.

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Survey Sez Supplements Help Diabetes Sugar Control

Every time we read about a new study for diabetes the same supplements seem to be beneficial for helping with blood sugars. Natural ways to help blood sugar health and diabetes include fiber, vitamin B-1, CoQ10, chamomile tea, exercise, addressing depression and L-Carnitine. Now a new study re enforces previous findings that calcium and vitamin D help with blood sugar health.

Since diabetes affects over 24 million Americans it is an important condition to get under control. As we already know this disease can lead to permanent disability, and numerous health complications like heart disease, stroke, blindness, chronic kidney disease, and amputations.

In the latest study, researchers analyzed calcium intake and vitamin D levels of 888 men from the Health Professionals Follow-up Study and 1385 healthy women from the Nurses' Health Study who ranged in age from 40 to 75. They also looked at levels of a protein called C-peptide, since it is believed to be associated with insulin resistance, diabetes, and other chronic diseases that are in part related to diabetes and insulin resistance, including colon adenoma and pancreatic cancer.

In women, the researchers found that those with a total calcium intake greater than 800 mg per day had C-peptide levels that were 11% lower than those with a total calcium intake less than 500 mg per day. No associations between calcium and C-peptide were seen in men. But men had 20% lower C-peptide levels with vitamin D levels of 88 millimoles per liter compared to 38 millimoles per liter. No significant associations were seen between vitamin D levels and C-peptide in women.

But when both calcium and vitamin D intake were looked at together, they found that men with the highest intakes had 35% lower C-peptide levels than those with the lowest calcium/vitamin D intakes. Women with the highest intakes had 12% lower C-peptide levels than those with the lowest intakes.

When looking at how calcium and vitamin D affect insulin function, they cite research showing insulin secretion to be dependent on calcium and that calcium is essential for insulin function in that it affects the sensitivity of muscle and fat cells to insulin. For vitamin D, the researchers suggest it may improve insulin sensitivity by controlling calcium levels both in and out of cells, thereby influencing insulin levels.

For the researchers, "The results suggest that calcium intake or vitamin D [blood levels], after adjustment for intake of dairy products, is associated with decreased insulin secretion."

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Good Meals … Good Deals

I got an email from Kelly Sonora last week about nutritious foods and still sticking to a budget. She did a great job and I thought it was worth passing on. Here are the foods that she recommended. Eating nutritious meals does not mean breaking the budget.

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Eating healthy is a great idea in theory, but when sticking to your budget is as important as it is during this economic crisis, it’s often quicker and easier to pick up the cheapest foods at the store. These 50 foods, however, prove that nutrition doesn’t have to be as expensive as you think.

Fruits

Eating fresh fruits that are in season can actually save you money. These fruits, including apricots and raspberries, will give you the most nutrition bang for your buck.

Strawberries: When bought in season, strawberries can be bought in bulk or individually for a modest price. And just one half cup of raw strawberries contains 149% of your daily value for Vitamin C.
Apricots: Apricots are a good source of the antioxidant beta-carotene, which is converted to Vitamin A once ingested. Buy fresh apricots and dry them yourself for better savings.
Blackberries: Raw blackberries are low in calories but have a significant amount of dietary fibers, plus 50% of your daily value of Vitamin C per cup.
Raspberries: Raw raspberries are another easy, healthy snack that isn’t too costly. They contain Vitamin K, magnesium, dietary fiber, and Vitamin C.
Cherries: Make sure you buy cherries in season, or they can get expensive. They’re known as a "super fruit" because of their very high beta carotene content, as well as their fiber, folate, iron, magnesium, Vitamin C and potassium content.
Cantaloupe: Cantaloupes not only go a long way in terms of recipes and snacking, they’re also low in calories, have no fat, and contain 120% of your daily value of Vitamin A and 108% Vitamin C in just one cup.
Pears: One pear contains 24% of your daily value of fiber and have a low glycemic index, which means that the carbohydrates are slow to convert to sugar. Pears also contain Vitamin C and Potassium.
Raisins: Raisins do contain plenty of sugars, but no fat or cholesterol. They are also a good source of potassium, iron and dietary fiber.
Watermelon: Buy a huge watermelon in season for a cost-effective summer snack that’s packed with vitamins. Watermelons contain Vitamin A, B6, and lots of Vitamin C.
Peaches: Buy fresh, not canned, peaches for the best nutritional value. Peaches contain beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin A.
Figs: Buy fresh figs and dry them yourself to save on cost. Figs are fat, cholesterol, and sodium-free; have 20% of your daily value of fiber; and "have the highest overall mineral content of common fruits," according to California Figs.
Blueberries: Blueberries are strong carriers of Vitamin C, manganese and dietary fiber, and also contain Vitamin E.
Cranberries: Cranberries are actually low in sugar and calories and contain lots of Vitamin C, dietary fiber, manganese and Vitamin K.
Oranges: Get plenty of Vitamin C, as well as dietary fiber, folate, Vitamin B1, potassium, Vitamin A and calcium from just one orange.
Bananas: Bananas may have carbs and sugar, but they’ve also got lots of Vitamin C and potassium, plus Vitamin B6, dietary fiber and manganese, making them a nutrient-rich snack.

Vegetables

Like fruits, fresh veggies are often inexpensive and can be used for lots of different meals and snacks during the week. Eat these vegetables to get your iron, calcium, fiber and other nutrients.
Asparagus: Asparagus has more folic acid than any other vegetable. Folic acid helps prevent liver disease and helps your blood cells grow.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes contain beta and alpha-carotene, lutein, fiber, potassium, Vitamin C, folate and more vitamins. Plus, depending on the variety you choose, they’re quite inexpensive.
Crimini mushrooms: Crimini mushrooms have almost no calories but are packed with potassium, selenium, Vitamins B2, B1, B6 and B3, zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium, folate, protein and more.
Squash and Zucchini: Summer squash and zucchini are only about $1 - $2 a piece and contain a moderate amount of Vitamin C and Vitamin A, plus iron and protein.
Black beans: Black beans are one of the healthiest varieties of beans, containing 24% of your daily value of dietary fiber, 14% of your daily value of protein, and no saturated fat per 1/2 cup.
Lentils: Raw lentils have a lot of calories, but no saturated fat and 50g of protein. They’re also an excellent source of iron and dietary fiber.
Carrots: Raw carrots bought individually are incredibly cheap and are a good source of dietary fiber. One cup of copped carrots also contains 428% of your daily value of Vitamin A.
Broccoli: One cup of raw broccoli flowerets only contains 20 calories but has 110% of your daily value of Vitamin C, 43% of Vitamin A, and no fat or cholesterol.
Kidney beans: Kidney beans are rich in B-complex vitamins, niacin, folate, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fiber and calcium.
Pearl Barley: Add pearl barley to a soup or salad for a major dietary fiber boost, plenty of iron, and a good dose of protein.
Leafy spinach: Leafy spinach is moderately priced by the bunch, and can be divided up for multiple salads, sandwiches and garnishes. It contains fiber, B-complex vitamins, folate, magnesium, lutein and potassium.
Potatoes: Potatoes contain carbohydrates, calories and sugars, but they’re also a very versatile, cost-effective food that contains lots of nutrients like Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, manganese and dietary fiber.
Green bell pepper: Green bell peppers are cheaper than red bell peppers, but each one still contains 220% of your daily value of Vitamin C.
Cabbage: Cabbage contains 91% of your daily value of Vitamin K; over 50% for Vitamin C; and a healthy amount of dietary fiber, Vitamin b6, omega-3 fatty acids, folate, manganese and more.
Jalapeno pepper: A jalapeno pepper is very cheap, and because it’s so hot and spicy, only a very small portion is needed at a time, making it cost-effective. Jalapeno peppers also contain Vitamin C and Vitamin A, plus a healthy amount of dietary fiber and iron.

Nuts and Seeds

Nuts and seeds can be bought in bulk or buy the pound. Best of all, they’re packed with nutrients and vitamins, and you only need a small amount to get the benefits, making them last between trips to the grocery store.

Almonds: Try unsalted almonds for plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated fats, Vitamin E and fiber. You only need a handful for an energy boost that will fill you up, too.
Flaxseed: Flaxseed is usually sold in pretty large bags, and you only need to add a tiny bit to cereal or any homemade breads and grains for the benefits. Flaxseed contains omega-3 fatty acids and lots of fiber.
Walnuts: Walnuts are another healthy nut that contains magnesium, folate, polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E. Add a few to a fruit salad, or eat them alone.
Sunflower seeds: Sunflower seeds contain lots of Vitamin E, more than almonds, peanut butter or even spinach.
Sesame seed kernels: A handful of sesame seed kernels contains a healthy amount of iron, calcium and protein, plus dietary fiber.
Brazil nuts: Brazil nuts are considered an excellent source of selenium and also contain protein, fiber and magnesium.

Grains

Picking the whole-grain version doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go over budget. These healthy foods are also cost effective.

Whole grain or multigrain bread: You don’t have to buy the fancy bread: just pick out a moderately priced (maybe the generic brand) whole grain or multigrain version to get heart-healthy bread that has plenty of dietary fiber.

Brown rice: Rice goes a long way, and it’s inexpensive. Plus, it’s full of fiber, B-complex vitamins, niacin and magnesium.
Whole-wheat spaghetti: Even the whole-wheat variety of spaghetti makes a cheap meal, and it’s packed with fiber.
Couscous: Like rice and pasta, couscous goes a long way when you cook it. It also contains protein and fiber, when you choose the whole-wheat or whole-grain variety.
Whole grain tortillas: One whole-grain tortilla has 8g of protein and 7g of dietary fiber. Tortillas are usually sold in large packs, too.
Oatmeal: Depending on the kind of oatmeal you buy, you can usually find a pretty good deal. It’s also a good source of fiber.

Beverages

You can drink your way to good health, too, and these beverage options are also budget-friendly.

Green tea: Green tea contains the highest concentration of the antioxidants called polyphenols, and may help prevent some types of cancer and heart disease. Buy your own green tea packets from the grocery store to save on cost.
Milk: Low-fat or non-fat milk that is fortified with Vitamin D, plus calcium, Vitamin A and protein. Buy store brand or generic brand milk for a better deal.
Orange juice: Generic brand orange juice isn’t terribly expensive, and it contains Vitamin D and plenty of Vitamin C.

Miscellaneous

From sardines to yogurt, these healthy foods are also packed with nutrients.
Plain yogurt: Buy large containers of plain, non-fat yogurt instead of the individual snack-sized yogurts to save money and get the most nutritional version. One cup of plain yogurt contains 14g of protein and 49% of your daily value of calcium. Plus, it also contains probiotics which help your body absorb nutrients.
Egg whites: Egg whites do contain a fair amount of sodium, but they also contain 26g of protein per cup and zero fat.
Tuna: Tuna is a cold-water fish that contains much-needed omega-3 fatty acids and lots of protein. It’s also usually cheaper than salmon or mackerel.
Tomato soup: Make your own variety for an even more cost-effective soup. Tomato soup is a good source of Vitamin C, iron, Vitamin A and dietary fiber.
Sardines: Sardines are an excellent source of iron, calcium and protein, as well as niacin, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12. Just don’t indulge too often: sardines are also very high in cholesterol.

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Protein Bars For Quick Energy

Even though it might not seem like it right now summertime is right around the corner and we are going to be outside a lot more often. As I went for a jog this morning I was reminded of how easy it is to take off without taking time for breakfast. I am just trying to maintain a healthier lifestyle, but if I was in a heavier training regimen it would still be essential to make sure that I didn’t go too long in between eating.

I had run out of my supply of Protein Bars and after a while my stomach complained to me about it. Usually I keep plenty of tasteful energy-boosting bars like Steel Bars around to help maintain the ideal weight that I am trying to reach by summer. There's no sense in having a great regimen if you don't have the energy to carry it out.

There are a few things I try to watch out for when I buy protein bars. First of all, look at the fat content. Try to avoid protein bars that have more saturated fat than a cheeseburger. I just scan the label real quick. I don’t want this to be my whole days requirements in one bar.

Second, because I am a male, I look for a protein bar that doesn’t have a lot of iron content. Men don't need as much iron as women, and if you look at high quality men's multivitamins you will see that they contain no iron. Some protein bars have 100% of the recommended daily allowance of iron, and there is no reason for that, so avoid those bars at all costs (women can disregard this advice). You may also have noticed that iron has a funky smell and can completely ruin the taste of a protein bar.

Finally, those of you who are carb-conscious may want to check the carb levels to make sure they fit within your acceptable limits. I usually have a glass of water along with my protein bar because it helps wash it down, and also helps keep me hydrated along with settling my stomach.

Diabetes Supplements Can Be Effective Helpers

As a Type II diabetic I have had to educate myself about this disease and wondered about what supplements if any could help get my blood sugar under control.

I learned there is no magic bullet, and not substitute for proper diet and enough exercise, but there are a few doctor recommend supplements that I take.:

Alpha-lipoic acid: An antioxidant that can enhance glucose uptake, inhibit glycosylation (the abnormal attachment of sugar to protein), and helps promote and maintain eye and nerve health. A good level to begin with is 100 mg a day.

Coenzyme Q10: Diabetics are generally at more risk of having heart trouble, and CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that helps maintain a healthy cardiac function. The recommendation is to take 60-100 mg of a soft gel capsule with your largest meal.

GTF (glucose tolerance factor) chromium: This trace element plays a role in blood sugar regulation by working with insulin to help transport glucose into cells. I recommend the form known as GTF chromium. Take 1,000 mcg daily.

Magnesium: To help promote healthy insulin production, take 400 mg daily.

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Since these are some of the things that I use to achieve my own health fitness and diet goals that was a good thing.What I had been looking for though, was information on how to set up a training program to combine some weight loss and flexibility exercises for my golf game.

I found what I needed there along with some other training advice for speed, power, strength, running, walking, biking, and swimming. So now I know where to go to get good dietary and nutritional supplements too.

As an example this is a Review of their top supplements When I checked out I felt safe and comfortable with Live Lean Today's 100% secure ordering process.

My credit card information was protected with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology by GEO Trust, so I was comfortable that my personal information would not be intercepted.

All in all it was a good experience and I will try them again.

Safe Weight-Loss Supplements

Recently there have been news items that the FDA is investigating dozens of weight loss supplements, most of them imported from China, that contain hidden and potentially harmful drugs like bumetanide.

The best known brand was a pill called StarCaps, a papaya-infused weight loss capsule. It had some celebrity endorsements and magazine ads.

A full list of the tainted pills of which there are 69, is available on the F.D.A.’s Web site, www.fda.gov. An agency spokeswoman said people who want to report problems with the pills could call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Steven M. Mister, the president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, a trade group whose members include ingredient suppliers and makers of dietary supplements, said that the majority of weight-loss supplements were safe. The F.D.A., he said, is mainly citing obscure imported brands.

Last year, the F.D.A. adopted new “good manufacturing practices” rules that require makers of dietary supplements to test the purity of each ingredient and the final product. Another new statute, which went into effect in December 2007, requires manufacturers to notify the F.D.A. of any reports of serious health problems caused by the pills.

“The law adequately protects consumer health because it does have the monitoring system in place,” said Mr. Mister, of the industry trade group.

After seeing these reports late last fall I searched a number of popular online sites like supplementstogo and worldclassnutrition, and found that they DID NOT contain any of the tainted weight loss supplements.

It restored my confidence that there are ethical merchants online that indeed check to ensure the safety of supplements before listing them on their sites.

So my advice for today is to choose a reliable merchant who conforms to the good manufacturing practices if you are in the market for weight loss or supplements in general.

It is tough to know everything about the thousands of products available these days, but quality conscious retailers are monitoring their sites to ensure the safety of the ingredients in the products they buy and sell also.

Discount Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein Vitamin Diet & Health Supplements

While browsing for nutrition information, I came across Optimum Nutrition for Bodybuilders and decided to read a little more.


Optimum Nutrition is a sports nutrition brand name that supplies the needs of bodybuilders on the pro competitive circuit. Bodybuilders need a good protein supplement.

Muscle tissue is built from amino acids but not all of these amino acids can be synthesized by the body, so it is important to get them through the diet. That is why supplementation is an important part of the muscle building process. Optimum Nutrition’s products certainly fit the bill when it comes to protein supplements.

Optimum has a bunch of products that have been used for years with great results. You can trust them to keep coming out with reliable products for years. Here are more Optimum Nutrition Reviews

Some people prefer to use casein protein as a dietary supplement, as this is a slow-releasing protein that produces a great feeling of satisfaction and fullness. Others have dairy intolerances or are vegetarian/vegan, so Optimum Nutrition also manufacture a range of egg protein products and soy protein supplements.

Bodybuilders need to take advantage of a range of strength enhancing supplements, so if you are into the way you look and feel when you are cut just right go here to find Optimum Nutrition Bodybuilding Supplements.

Simple Ways For Women To Prevent Heart Disease

Some simple adjustments to your lifestyle can help you avoid cardiovascular problems down the road.

If you have reduced or eliminated saturated fats, cheese and butter from your diet, don’t smoke and exercise 6 days a week, your heart may still be in jeopardy. The American Heart Association says that is all part of the story but there is more to it. Over half of heart attack and stroke sufferers have good cholesterol levels, according to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Other research suggests that there are two other potent risk factors women and their doctors aren’t addressing well enough. Borderline high blood pressure and inflammation get overlooked by physicians in young women they assume are healthy and fit. The longer they go unnoticed, the more damage they can do on your cardiovascular system.

The good news is there are a number of ways you can reduce these risk factors right away with just a little tweak to your routine.

Take a minute next checkup to ask your doctor, or the nurse who takes it, what your blood pressure is. Even if she didn’t tell you it was high (a reading of 140/90 or higher), don’t assume you’re in the clear. If they’re above 119/79, start making changes. Hypertension forces your heart to work harder to pump blood through the body, which can cause arteries to narrow and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.

The University of California, San Francisco did a study and found nearly 20 percent of people under the age of 35 have prehypertension (between 120/80 and 139/89). The study found that these young adults were more likely to develop high blood pressure, or hypertension, over the next twenty years than those who had healthy readings.

We have probably all heard at one time that to prevent hypertension, lower our sodium intake. The average American consumes 41 percent more sodium a day than the recommended 2,400 milligrams. Much of this sodium comes from processed foods, like canned soups, salad dressings, and frozen entrées.

Next, think about nutrition. Eat more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, poultry, low-fat dairy, and nuts, as well as less saturated fat, red meats, and sugar. Following a diet like “DASH” will help you get sufficient nutrients proven to lower blood pressure. If you can stick with the plan you’ll reduce your heart disease risk by 24 percent. For more details, search “DASH” on http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/.

Be sure to put a bunch of bananas in your shopping cart. Potassium works with sodium to regulate the water balance in the body, which promotes normal blood pressure. Most women get only half the 4,700 milligrams of potassium they need daily; in addition to bananas (422 milligrams each), eat your way to this quota with foods such as halibut (490 milligrams for 3 ounces) and tomato sauce (453 milligrams per half cup). An alternative to eating enough is to use a supplement instead. You can save some bucks by getting quality supplements on line. Just click on these links for Potassium and Fish Oil.

Those dark circles under your eyes aren’t the only consequence of partying too long. Some research at Harvard stated that people who slept five or fewer hours a night had a 39 percent greater risk of having heart disease than those who had at least eight hours of down time. Your body needs time to repair the daily damage to cells and tissues. Try a power nap on the weekend. It’s also a way to relieve built up stress. Snoozing for 30 minutes at least three times a week reduce the odds of dying from heart disease by more than one-third.

Make yourself a PBJ to fight inflammation. Peanut butter is loaded with magnesium, and researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina found that people who consumed at least 320 milligrams of the mineral daily halved their risk of having elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, which signal inflammation. A 2-tablespoon serving of peanut butter provides 49 milligrams of the mineral; beans are also an excellent magnesium source, as are spinach and artichokes.

One last thought is to rethink your birth control plan. The same hormones that prevent pregnancy (estrogen and progestin) could also make your blood vessels less flexible and, over time, and raise your blood pressure. Go over your options every once in a while with your gynecologist. As an example research in Obstetrics & Gynecology said that women who use the birth control patch, have double the risk for blood clots as those who take oral contraceptives. This might be because they’re exposed to 60 percent more estrogen.

For most women, the benefits of birth control pills outweigh the drawbacks. But if you smoke or have pre-hypertension or hypertension and you’re on the pill, check your blood pressure with a home monitor at least once a week. If there are any changes let your family doctor and gynecologist know so they can keep an eye on your immune system.

Quality Control and NOW

In June of 2007, the FDA issued Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) for Dietary Supplements by publishing them in the Code of Federal Regulations – 21 CFR Part 111.The cGMP Code describes how manufacturers must comply with cGMPs.

As soon as they were published, NOW foods up a team of individuals from different departments to compare the new FDA cGMP with their current procedures to see where additional work might be needed.After reviewing their Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to verify any changes that were needed to meet the new FDA standard.

They revised and updated some processes and then had an external auditor review their work and provide an objective opinionBecause NOW Foods goes to such great lengths to become fully compliant with the new cGMPs is why I trust their products.

I take NOW Omega-3 1000mg Fish Oil and have never worried about the quality of their products.I get them online so the cost is less than in a store.

I invite you to check out this and the other supplements they offer at supplementstogo.com

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Beverly Helped Lean Me Out

I had to have bypass surgery a while back and was laid up for a while and my fitness level dropped off after taking it easy. Even though I did cardio rehab and used my legs a lot, my belt size increased along with my weight and I wasn't at all happy about it.

After about 6 months I asked a body builder friend of mine what would help me with fat loss and getting in better shape. His advice was that he had always relied on Beverly International for nutritional supplements. In his opinion they are the best and purest supplements he had ever taken, so I listened to him.

I am not a hardcore body builder like him, but I paid attention when he told me his favorite body building supplements were Mass Maker, Ultimate Muscle Protein, Lean Out, Mass Aminos, and Ultra 40 Liver Tablets.
I wanted something mainly for fat loss. My metabolism was not at its optimum because I was a lot older and it naturally declines with age. In addition as I diet my metabolism wants to slow down even more to maintain what I had gained.

What I needed was 7Keto by Beverly International. I got some and followed the directions on the bottle and found out that he was right. The result was that my metabolism sped up and my set point (The level of fat that my body constantly strives to maintain in storage) shifted in favor of a leaner more muscular physique.

I will never be a competitive body builder but I am now a believer in Beverly International supplements and why athletes are so high on their products. I tried some of the Ultimate Muscle Protein in a vanilla shake and was surprised on how good it tasted.

So there you are. That’s my story and I’m stickin to it! Like Mikey said Try it …You’ll like it!

Caught Doing It Right

There was another article in Mens Health News that the FDA added 41 products to a diet pill warning because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers’ health at risk.

In reviewing multiple sites I found at least three websites hat DO NOT offer any of the harmful products or ingredients. I am encouraged that I can trust that the supplements and products on these sites are the highest quality, along with low prices.

I feel safe ordering from these sites: World Class Nutrition, Supplements To Go, A-Z-Nutrition

Everyone should read what the FDA has to say, check what you are taking and verify the ingredients. It would also be prudent when searching for quality supplements and finding a site that sells these pills that may cause a health risk, to keep on clicking. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

Here are some links and important information about the Diet Pills to stay away from.

Health care professionals and consumers should report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, fax or phone.
· Online: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm
· Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at: www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm and mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
· Fax: (800) FDA-0178
· Phone: (800) FDA-1088
Information for consumers can be found at:http://www.fda.gov/cder/consumerinfo/weight_loss_products.htm
To learn more about FDA’s initiative against unapproved drugs read FDA’s Compliance Policy Guide here: http://www.fda.gov/cder/Guidance/6911fnl.htm.
For drug safety information, read: FDA's Drug Safety Initiative
An FDA analysis found that the undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients in some of these products include sibutramine (a controlled substance), rimonabant (a drug not approved for marketing in the United States), phenytoin (an anti-seizure medication), and phenolphthalein (a solution used in chemical experiments and a suspected cancer causing agent). Some of the amounts of active pharmaceutical ingredients far exceeded the FDA-recommended levels, putting consumers' health at risk.

These weight loss products, some of which are marketed as “dietary supplements,” are promoted and sold on various Web sites and in some retail stores. Some of the products claim to be “natural” or to contain only “herbal” ingredients, but actually contain potentially harmful ingredients not listed on the product labels or in promotional advertisements. These products have not been approved by the FDA, are illegal and may be potentially harmful to unsuspecting consumers.

The FDA advises consumers who have used any of these products to stop taking them and consult their healthcare professional immediately. The FDA encourages consumers to seek guidance from a healthcare professional before purchasing weight loss products.
“These tainted weight loss products pose a great risk to public health because they contain undeclared ingredients and, in some cases, contain prescription drugs in amounts that greatly exceed their maximum recommended dosages,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D., director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, FDA. “Consumers have no way of knowing that these products contain powerful drugs that could cause serious health consequences. Therefore FDA is taking this action to protect the health of the American public.”

The FDA has inspected a number of companies associated with the sale of these illegal products, and is currently seeking product recalls. Based on the FDA’s inspections and the companies’ inadequate responses to recall requests, the FDA may take additional enforcement steps, such as issuing warning letters or initiating seizures, injunctions, or criminal charges.

The health risks posed by these products can be serious; for example, sibutramine, which was found in many of the products, can cause high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, heart attack or stroke. This drug can also interact with other medications that patients may be taking and increase their risk of adverse drug events. The safety of sibutramine has also not been established in pregnant and lactating women, or in children younger than 16 years of age.

Rimonabant, another ingredient found in these products, was evaluated, but not approved by the FDA for marketing in the United States. The drug, which is approved in Europe, has been associated with increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and has been linked to five deaths and 720 adverse reactions in Europe over the last two years.

Will The Economy Fatten Us Up?

I subscribe to my health central on the internet and one of the recent articles posed the question: Will Americans put on recession pounds?

There is speculation among health experts that as we spend less on food while the economy is in a downturn we may pick up weight in the process. They point to a number of studies that link unhealthy eating and weight problems to low income. One place to cut expenses is on more costly items like fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and fish, and load up on starches, sugars and saturated fats.

Now that is an interesting proposition. This struck a chord within me as I remembered my childhood, and beginning life on my own. I recall as a child, that my parents were on a tight budget and I remember that many of the weekly meals consisted of the staples of meat and potatoes, and an ample supply of fillers, or starches to supplement the vegetables. We weren’t allowed to have a lot of sweets, because that was a luxury item.

I remember when I left home to attend College, Five of us pooled our resources and rented a house close to school. I worked at a grocery store at the time. In the morning when the store rotated the stock, we would have to get rid of the outdated bread and pastry. It would be loaded into a shopping cart and the employees could buy it for a few dollars a basket.

It was my mission to make sure that I was in line first, and to “Be the bread winner” for the house. When times were really tight, that became the groceries for the week, and we were glad to have it. Someone else would pick up the PBJ or lunch meat, and we thought we were rich.

Going out for dinner meant dining at one of the finer restaurants in the city named “Whytie Castilles”. I do not recall the exact spelling of the establishment, but I do remember the prices were within our budgets.

The research at the University of Washington in Seattle has highlighted the link between income and obesity. The obesity rate is 5 times more in the low-income zip codes around the area, and studies in California suggested that a 10 percent rise in poverty translates into about a 6 percent increase in obesity among adults.

In the past 10 years new diabetes cases have increased by around 90 percent and nine of the 10 states with the highest rates of new cases of diabetes were in the South, a region with huge pockets of poverty and glaring income disparities.

We already lead the world in obesity, and if more people fall on tough times, they will tend to eat as cheaply as they can.

Eileen Kennedy of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy commented that when your income is limited, the first area you address is having enough calories in your diet, and cheap sources of calories tend to be high in total fats and sugars.

So I am agreement that it is entirely possible that more we could conclude that poverty translates to obesity, but I also believe that it doesn’t have to be that way. There are other ways to supplement our diets, and remain in good health. We need to keep in mind during the tough times to balance diet, exercise and nutrition in order to maintain our health.

It is possible to eat healthy and still be affordable by remembering how things were back in the 1930s.

Consider affordable but nutrient-rich foods like ground beef, beans, milk, nuts, cheese, carrots, potatoes, canned tomatoes, soups, and rice, As an adjunct to those staples there is a wide range of nutritional supplements available online that can help pick up the slack.