New Studies, Weight Loss

U.S. Agency Says More than 70 Million U.S. Adults Obese

No Comments 30 December 2010

26.7 % of Americans are Obese!

Obesity Costs $147 Billion a Year!

Obesity U.S. Agency Says More than 70 Million U.S. Adults ObeseMore than 72 million U.S. adults, or 26.7 percent, are obese, up 1 percentage point in two years, the U.S. government reported on Tuesday.

Obesity has become “a major public health threat” and is steadily worsening, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported.

“We need intensive, comprehensive and ongoing efforts to address obesity,” CDC director Dr. Thomas Frieden said in a statement.

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Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss

Whey Protein Powder!

No Comments 10 June 2010

Athletes have benefited from the lean-muscle building property of whey protein for years, and now you can too!

Chocolate Whey Nutrimeal1 Whey Protein Powder!

Get Your Whey Now!

Chocolate Whey Nutrimeal provides an impressive 15 grams of whey protein—one of the highest concentrations of quality whey you can buy. It also contains all-natural flavors and sweeteners and is formulated without gluten and soy-protein for those with special diets.

And like the other Nutrimeals, Chocolate Whey has a low-glycemic formula to produce only small fluctuations in blood glucose levels for sustained energy to keep you satisfied longer.

Each serving of Chocolate Whey Nutrimeal contains 2 grams of dietary fiber. You’ll be the envy of your friends, building lean muscle through proper diet and exercise and drinking delicious chocolate shakes.

Health Basics of Whey Protein

  1. Formulated without gluten and soy protein for special dietary needs
  2. 2 grams of dietary fiber
  3. 15 grams of whey protein
  4. Low in saturated fat
  5. Low glycemic
  6. Helps reduce carbohydrate cravings and deliver sustained energy

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Exercise, Fitness, Weight Loss

Walk Your Way to Health with a Pedometer!

No Comments 04 June 2010

Everyone, including people with Type 2 diabetes and older adults, benefit  from increasing their physical activity.

However,  many of us struggle to get started and then to stay with it.

The latest research brings some encouraging news!  Walking is good for you and there is a tool that will help keep you moving.  And, if you are an older adult with Type 2 diabetes, walking can help you manage your disease.

What is a Pedometer?pedometer Walk Your Way to Health with a Pedometer!

A pedometer is a low-cost instrument that attaches at your waist and counts the number of steps you take.  Research studies show that using a pedometer is a good way to motivate yourself!  It can help you set goals and keep track of the number of steps you take in a day.

How many steps are enough? The simple answer is that more is better.  Health experts recommend that everyone should do 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity, such as brisk  walking, most if not all days of the week.  If you are not used to exercising, start where you are and gradually build up. Once you are more active, you will gain extra benefits from walking faster and adding more steps to your day.

What you need to know about Pedometers . What is Type 2 Diabetes?

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