Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Intro – International Eat an Apple Day International Eat An Apple Day is held yearly on the third Saturday of September. A Pembrokeshire proverb (1866), “Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” is the forerunner to today’s common proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor […]
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If your idea of heaven is eating a bit of cheese every day, good news! You may be helping your heart, boosting your immune system, and providing these other benefits. Read on…
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“THE BENEFITS AREN’T JUST FOR NEWBIES—YOU JUST NEED TO ADJUST THE DOSE TO GET THE BOOST, TOO” Read on… I have long extolled my love for beets, and my belief in the power of the nitrate-rich ruby roots to boost performance on the bike. After all, there was good evidence that backed me up: Drinking beetroot juice
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Sitting for too long may have huge implications in your well-being from varicose veins to heart disease and cancer. Read on… 1/14 It Hurts Your Heart Scientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who don’t. Though
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1/12 Beta Carotene Boost Just like their orange cousins, the carrot and the sweet potato, pumpkins are rich in beta carotene. Your body changes this antioxidant to vitamin A. You need vitamin A to see, ward off germs, and for your reproductive system to work the way it should. It also helps your heart, lungs,
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1/14 How Much Is In a Banana? This sweet, tropical treat provides a ton of potassium. And that’s a good thing, because almost every body part needs it, from your heart and kidneys to your muscles and nerves. It even plays a role in basic cell function. But bananas aren’t the only game in town.
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1/16 Know Your Sushi This Japanese standard, in its broadest definition, is vinegared rice that comes in different forms with many variations. Often it contains raw fish. The potential is there for some real healthy eating — if you play it right. 2/16 Rice Is Just the Start The rice is the main player here.
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1/15 Fabulous Fats Also called oily fish, fatty fish are the best sources of two of the three most important omega-3s (EPA and DHA). These fatty acids are considered the good fats, unlike the bad saturated fats in meat. They may deliver huge health benefits for your heart, brain, lungs, and circulation. High doses can
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Cheese is Good for Oral Health because it gives you Calcium for Strong Teeth When it comes to sweetening your breath, cheese stinks. But it can strengthen your teeth. Cheese is packed with calcium, which builds bone. If it’s vitamin C you seek, keep looking — cheese has none. Eating Cheese every Day may be
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1/15 It’s Easy Being Green They’ve been the darlings of social media, and they’ve been called “America’s new favorite fruit.” Turns out, avocados are popular for good reason. Not only are they delicious, they’re packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that can help keep you healthy. 2/15 Better Than a Banana Your body needs
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