According to new research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people who ate 1.5 oz. of almonds each day reported reduced hunger. And despite this adding 250 calories to their diet, after a month of eating the almonds the study participants did not gain weight. Read more on NPR. Almonds are also nutritious. A 1/4 cup serving has 7 g of protein, 4 g of fiber, and 8% of the Continue Reading
Archives for October 2013
Exercise prevents depression; surprising facts about body fat; spices pose salmonella risk; best vitamins for women
25 studies confirm: Exercise prevents depression (Psychology Today) 8 things you didn't know about body fat (Huffington Post) The best vitamins for women (Prevention) Imported spices pose salmonella risk (Huffington Post) Continue Reading
Celebrating five years of fitness with a special present
Today is a very special day for me. It was five years ago today that I started working out every day -- a decision that changed my life forever. Back then I had no expectation of success, having failed so many times before. I wish I could have seen into the future to today, to see that I could do it. That I did it! I've learned so much on this journey, and that's what this website is about. So Continue Reading
Oreos as addictive as cocaine; your nose can make you gain weight; belly fat causes memory loss; more
Study shows Oreo cookies are as addictive as cocaine (WNCN) | Can your nose make you fat? (Huffington Post) | Only 12% of midlife women are satisfied with their body size (UNC Health Care) | Extra belly fat can cause dementia and memory loss (Huffington Post) | Continue Reading
Celebs who lost weight on ‘Dancing With The Stars’; new drug for hot flashes; meal planning; worst cities for fall allergies; more
'Dancing With The Stars': 13 celebrities who lost weight competing (Huffington Post) | FDA OKs drug to treat hot flashes (WebMD) | Infographic: How meal planning can improve your health and budget (Cooksmarts.com) | Americans would rather be in debt than fat (CreditKarma) | 10 worst cities for fall allergies (CNN Health) | Continue Reading
Hiking to the top of Hanging Rock
Yesterday I enjoyed hiking up the mountain at Hanging Rock State Park, in Danbury, N.C. The park is located in the northern part of the state, about 30 minutes north of Winston-Salem. This was my third trip to this park, and second this year. In June, I was with my husband and children and we did one of the waterfall trails, which was awesome. This time though, it was just my husband and me, Continue Reading