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The Many Benefits of Cinnamon

Most cinnamonof you have added cinnamon to your meal plans and know what a flavor boost it can provide to an often dull and monotonous regimen.  Some of you also recognize the health benefits which cinnamon provides.  This article is directed at individuals who are not aware of the powerful health benefits of this spice.

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Three Tips To Shrink Your Fat Cells

 

 

 

 

BeingTim Robers Rope involved in the Fitness Industry has given me the pleasure of meeting some very educated professionals. I have used the techniques and methods they described to me over the years with great success. That being said, I wanted to share with you some of the amazing ways to minimize your Body Fat and encourage some stubborn fat to say “Good Bye!”

 

1-Sip Green Tea Before You Eat.

A hot cup of tea 20 minutes prior to a meal may help you eat fewer calories, as well as provide your body with ALA. ALA is an acid used to help you body produce energy with your food. Better yet, Chinese white tea actually reduces the growth of new fat in the body and breaks down fat in existing cells.

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Guide to Fats

 

Fats: Good Fats2the good the bad and the down right ugly

How many times do you see people in the supermarket staring at food labels and get stuck when it come to the breakdown of fats? Help is at hand as I will explain what fats are good and bad for you.

There are four major types of fats:

- monounsaturated fats
- polyunsaturated fats
- saturated fats
- trans fats

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Clean Eats: Crockpot Chicken Chili

 

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It’s a cold rainy winter day here in Hollywood. This is the time of year everyone starts seems to forget about eating clean. For whatever reason this is the time of year I tend to start clean it up and focus on getting a jump start on burning fat before the Yew Year.


Now just because I clean it up doesn’t mean it has to be bland. I like to enjoy my food so that means my healthy meal needs to taste amazing. Plus when I have a girl over they seem to appreciate a guy that can cook. (That’s a hint for all you guys serving plain chicken and brown rice to your girls)
So as I look around trying to come up with ideas of what I can make I happen to locate a crockpot hidden in the back of one of the cabinets. Sweet, that just made my life easier. All I have to do is throw everything in the crockpot and forget about it for hours.

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Four Foods to Improve Your Mood

 


In asparagusregards to active lifestyle nutrition, it’s important to eat not only for taste but more importantly for performance. As we condition and train to improve our bodies we should also be concerned about our overall mood and well-being. For many, working out is a “eustress” or positive response to stress and according to endocrinologist Hans Selye, “gives one a feeling of fulfillment or other positive feelings.”

In today’s hectic and fast-pace society it’s easy to become overwhelmed by life events. While working out may have originated for some as a goal or path toward weight management; an added benefit comes from one’s ability to use exercise as a stress management tool. Some studies have shown exercise to reduce the amount of cortisol, a hormone that causes stress while increasing the amount of endorphins, your body’s natural mood-lifting hormone.
Furthermore, we’re familiar with the concept that food is fuel to our bodies, so why not give the body fuel that will improve our workouts and our mood, a true “win-win .“

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Why is Water So Important?

 

 

water bottleWhen you are stepping on stage you will be somewhat dehydrated to show off that hard earned muscle; however, you shouldn’t live in a state of chronic dehydration.  Do you know why it’s so important to be adequately hydrated at all other times?  If you would like a greater understanding of the importance of hydration then read on.

Hydration is arguably the most critical factor not only for good health, but also in the development of athletic pursuits. Drinking water is particularly important for athletes because the nature of their activities lend to using up stores more quickly.  For individuals participating in sports, careful monitoring of water intake to insure they are getting adequate amounts to stay hydrated is imperative...

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4lbs in 4 Days Detox Plan


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The most practical way to detox is to stop eating refined and processed foods and just to drink plenty of water, fruit and vegetable juices for a couple of days. Mental rest is of great importance too. It is important, however, to prepare yourself for the detox in advance. A detox can last for one day to one month, but if it is your first time 2-3 days will make a big difference.

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Fat Burning: The Facts



At ABS 2some point or other we have all wanted to burn off some body fat, but what if you want fast results? Well fear not, here are my top tips to help burn off that tire around your waist.

1. Pre-breakfast Morning Cardio

Studies show that working out in the morning burns up to 3 times more fat compared to working out at any other time during the day. To get into the 'fat burning zone' a minimum of 30 minutes of cardio is required.

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