I love bananas! I know many of you feel the same way because bananas are the most popular fruit in the United States. In fact, Americans consume, on average, about 25 pounds per person every year. No wonder grocery stores make sure they are available all year round. But not only are bananas tasty, they also are a healthy, low fat snack. Plus, they are easy to chew and digest, making them a perfect food for infants and the elderly.
In this episode, I am going to go over why bananas are so good for us and how to choose and store them. So, sit back and enjoy the show!
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Tags: Banana·Diet·Food·Fruit·Health·Nutrition
July 11th, 2009 · Blog
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Alan’s annual work physical went pretty well. He passed all the tests with flying colors, except for his blood cholesterol levels. His LDL (bad cholesterol) was slightly high and his HDL (good cholesterol) was lower than normal. Not wanting to go the medication route right away, Alan’s doctor recommended that he improve his diet and incorporate regular exercise to see if that would improve his cholesterol levels. Since Alan had a gym membership anyway, he decided to put it to use. It seemed like a much better choice than taking meds for the rest of his life, after all.
How can I improve my cholesterol?
Positive lifestyle changes can play a direct role in reducing cholesterol levels. Often they are enough to avoid the need for cholesterol medications. So, if your doctor thinks it is possible, here are 9 tips to help you on your way.*
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Tags: Cholesterol·Fat·Food·Health
July 9th, 2009 · Podcast
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When most of us think about jumping rope, we picture boxers at the gym or little kids playing double dutch at the playground. But do you jump rope? Well maybe you should. For some of us, the thought of jumping rope brings back wonderful memories, but those memories aren’t the only benefit that jumping rope brings. Jumping rope is a wonderful aerobic activity that can bring variety to a fitness program.
So, since I think it’s a wonderful exercise that people should consider doing, I am going to dedicate this show to the wonderful world of jumping rope. I’ll tell you about the benefits of jumping rope and what you need to know to get started.
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July 7th, 2009 · Blog
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You and your boss were riding a crowded elevator on the way back from an important meeting. Suddenly you were seized by a desperate need to pass gas. You gritted your teeth, glad that your boss wasn’t facing you. Twelve floors left to go. Unable, to hold it much longer, you quickly hit the button for the next floor and made an excuse about needing to talk to Bonnie in accounting as you got out of the elevator. After the door clunked shut behind you, it escaped. You exhaled. Lucky nobody was around. That was a bad one!
Passing gas is natural. On average a person will pass gas 14 or more times a day. That amount might sound excessive to some, but it is actually perfectly normal and healthy. Now while passing gas is not usually the result of a serious problem, excessive gas can cause some people undue discomfort or, if it occurs at an inopportune time, social embarrassment. For those people, there are some simple measures than can help reduce it.
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Tags: Fart·Flatulence·Food·Gas·Health
A lot of the listeners to my audio podcast “Being Healthy for Busy People” have told me that I’ve motivated them to get off the couch and start moving. And some of them have told me that they’re excited to start an exercise program, but wanted to know what the best time of day to exercise was to get the best results.
Since, there are different opinions on this subject, I’m dedicating this show to helping you figure out when the best time is for you to exercise. So, sit back and enjoy the show!
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