There is a whole lot going on with your body- repairing tissues, food being digested and your brain is working away. To make sure that everything is running smoothly and to the best of its abilities you need to make sure you’re eating properly!

Here are 5 nutrients that, according to SympaticoMSN.com, are essential for your health and happiness.

1. Essential fats: Your body can’t make essential fats on its own so you need to get these fats from your diet

5. Antioxidants: Anti-oxidants such as vitamins E, C, selenium and lycopene (found in tomatoes) bind to free oxygen radicals and prevent these radicals from damaging healthy cells

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Posted By: veronica | Jul 9th

Cellulite doesn’t discriminate. If you’re tall, slim, small, round you most likely have cellulite somewhere on your butt or thighs.
Cellulite is that dimpled, orange peel, cottage cheese look that just isn’t flattering.

The causes are poorly understood, but there are some things you can do to fight cellulite.

Fight the lumps and bumps with these exercises. Experts recommend daily cardio exercise combined with two to three strength-training sessions a week.

Along with exercise, experts recommend a healthy diet. This means avoiding any fatty/starchy foods, as well as anything that can cause you to be dehydrated. Drink lots of water! Water will flush your body of its toxins.

Coffee has been said to both cause and rid cellulite. Learn more to make sure you’re using caffeine to its full potential.

Beware of the quick fix. If it sounds too good to be true- it probably is.

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Posted By: veronica | Jul 8th

Keep your smile beautiful and stay healthy by taking care of your teeth! There is a direct relationship between your overall health and dental health so http://wwwWatchMojo.com learns the proper technique to keeping your teeth perfect and about a dental clinic with you in mind. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Pierre Comeau, this high-end dental clinic is a unique concept that offers you services characterized by privacy, comfort, and intimacy. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, its mission is to answer your highest criteria in matters of appearance, health, and well-being.

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Posted By: veronica | Jul 7th

One is good, but two are better when working towards your health.
Use these combinations to reach each goal faster and reap the promised health benefits sooner.

1. Protect your heart
Green Tea + Lemon

2. Boost brainpower
Exercise + Music

3. Rev Immunity
Pot Roast + Carrots

4. Flush Fat
Burger + Frozen Yogurt

5. Save Your Eyesight
Salad + Avocado

6. Build Muscle
Weights + Stretching

7. Avoid metabolic syndrome
Meditteranean diet + nuts

8. Fight Fatigue
Eggs + Orange Juice

9. Bolster your memory
Curcumin + Black Pepper

10. Sidestep skin cancer
Caffeine + Cardio

According to Sympatico.ca

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Posted By: veronica | Jul 6th

The Valslide was created by celebrity trainer Valerie Waters to maximize the results her clients were getting, and developing something that would be easy to travel with.

The ValSlide incorporates Core, Stability, and Strength training into fun simple movements that targets trouble areas such as your legs, inner thighs, and butt all at the same time.

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Posted By: veronica | Jul 3rd

It’s been hard for us to watch what we eat when it comes to fats because we’re always hearing different ideas. Fortunately, researchers have now singled out what kinds of fat you should eat and how much you need every day.

Here are six points to remember the next time you’re planning your meal or ordering at a restaurant.

1. Fat won’t make you fat

Eating the right types of fat could actually help you slim down. Researchers at Stanford University found that people who ate a moderate-fat diet lost twice as much weight in two months as those who followed a lowfat plan.

2. Your body needs it

The human body cannot survive without fat. In addition to acting as an energy source it provides a protective cushion for your bones and organs and keeps your hair and skin healthy.

3. Not all fats are created equal

Your body does need fat, but that’s no excuse to indulge in cookies and cupcakes.
There are different types of fat molecules, and some are far better for you than others,” says Mo. An easy way to tell the difference? “Bad” fats (saturated and trans fats) are usually found in animal-based and processed foods (think steak, cheese, butter, and doughnuts), while “good” fats (poly- and monounsaturated ones) tend to come from fish and plant sources, such as salmon, olive and soybean oils, nuts, and seeds.

4. Lower doesn’t always mean better

Experts recommend getting roughly 25 to 35 percent of your total calories from fat. For a woman who eats 1,500 calories a day, that’s about 50 grams, or the amount in 3 ounces of sirloin, half an avocado, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and two cookies.

5. Fish contains the healthiest fats

Research reveals that this type of polyunsaturated fat (found in cold-water fish, like salmon, sardines, anchovies, and flounder, as well as flaxseed, walnuts, omega-3-fortified eggs, and red meat from grass-fed animals) can do everything from lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels to fight memory loss and improve your skin.

6. “Trans-fat-free” labels can be misleading

To spot hidden sources of trans fat, scan ingredient lists for partially hydrogenated oil or shortening.

Read more from Shape.com about the Big Fat Truth

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Posted By: veronica | Jul 2nd

Apparently people have been throwing “swine flu parties” to attempt immunity against the virus while it is a fairly mild form. According to doctors this is a bad idea!

“Reports have emerged of people intentionally mixing with friends who have flu.
Their reasoning is that it is best to be infected before the winter when the virus could become more deadly.
But public health expert Dr Richard Jarvis said such behaviour could undermine the fight against swine flu.”

Continue reading at BBC News.com

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Posted By: veronica | Jun 30th

Here’s a way to watch TV and not be accused of being a couch potato. With these 5 simple moves from Fitness.com you can tone up while watching the tele.

#1 Couch Push-Up
Targets: Chest, arms, abs
Begin in push-up position with hands on side of couch, palms under shoulders, legs extended and feet on floor, hip-width apart.
Keeping back straight and abs engaged, bend elbows to lower chest toward couch.
Push back up. Do 15 reps.

#2 Remote Reach
Targets: Abs, obliques
Lie faceup on floor with knees bent, abs engaged, holding remote control in right hand.
Lift left knee to 90 degrees, straighten right leg and raise.
Lift upper body; twist torso to left, reaching right hand under left leg.
Grab remote with left hand and lower upper body.
Repeat on other side. Do 12 reps, alternating sides.

#3 Ice Skater
Targets: Abs, glutes, hamstrings, quads
Place pillow on floor.
Stand to right of pillow, feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent.
Lift left leg a few inches off floor and squat, keeping right knee behind toes.
Jump over cushion and land on left foot; reach right hand down to left toes.
Do 10 reps, alternating sides.

#4 Pillow Crunch
Targets: Abs, inner thighs
Lie faceup on floor with knees bent, legs together, abs engaged.
Place pillow between knees and lift legs off floor, knees bent 90 degrees over hips.
Place hands behind head and exhale to crunch up while squeezing pillow with legs. Keep elbows out and eyes looking up.
Inhale to lower. Do 15 reps.

#5 Lunge Touchdown
Targets: Glutes, hamstrings, quads
Stand with feet hip-width apart, abs engaged, with a pillow 3 feet in front of you.
Lunge right foot forward, keeping knee behind toes, and grab pillow.
Push off right foot and stand up, lifting right knee while pressing pillow overhead. Hold for 1 breath; lunge to return pillow to start.
Do 10 reps, alternating sides.

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Posted By: veronica | Jun 29th

Hey, all you smug skinny people, guess what? A new study has found that the people who are most likely to live longest are… drum roll please… People who are carrying a few extra pounds.As we know, extreme obesity or being underweight is unhealthy. This study is the first to realize that people of a “normal” weight are not the luckiest. This does not mean that people of a normal weight should add extra weight.

It was found that underweight people are 70 per cent more likely to die than normal weight, extremely obese people 36 per cent more likely. Overweight individuals, however, are 17 per cent LESS likely to die.  Read more…

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Posted By: rebecca | Jun 26th

The easiest way to avoid sabotaging your diet is by having healthy snacks prepared ahead of time. With these snacks on the go ideas you’ll be prepared the next time that hunger strikes.

At work:
-bring fruits and vegetables and avoid the vending machines.

-On a a plane, train, etc
-bring nuts that are high in protein and easy to pack.

-On a Road Trip
Pack fiber rich granola bars to avoid a fast food stop.

-At the gym
Grab an energy bar that is low in fat and calories, but high in fiber to give you the energy you need to feel the burn.

-At the movies
Save money and calories by bringing light microwave popcorn

-At the mall
Have a protein rich light cheese stick for a yummy snack outside the food court

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Posted By: veronica | Jun 19th