June 19 2013
It has been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is all the more reason to make sure you're eating smartly for it.
For one, you want some protein. Protein-rich breakfasts seem to ward off fatty, sugary snacking later on in the day, according to a recent study. You'll also want some fiber, which helps you stay fuller, longer.
Of course, the usual nutrition rules that you'd consider for lunch and dinner also apply -- take it easy on things like salt, trans fats and sugar. However, the latter may be easier said than done.
Men and women's average stress levels may be roughly on par with each other, but the physical and psychological toll of long-term stress on men and women is quite different.
hiked the Grand Canyon recently with a group of buddies. We walked down the South Kaibob trail on a Saturday morning, camped by the Colorado River, and then hiked out Bright Angel trail on an early Monday morning.
For modern, harried lifestyles focused on getting and spending, fitness experts say tai chi, the ancient Chinese slow-moving exercise, can be an ideal way for anyone to stay fit.
Americans love fast food. In fact, we may be addicted to it. A 2010 study in the journal Nature Neuroscience found that easily accessible, high calorie, high fat foods (similar to many food choices in fast food establishments) have the same effect on the brain as heroin. Even though the CDC released a report in February saying that we're eating less fast food, the report didn't show decreases in consumption in either the pediatric or obese populations. and at the end of the day, we're still eating much more of it today than 20 years ago.
