Archive for January, 2009
Chicken Caesar Salad
Cooking Time 30 minutes Ingredients 1 (about 200g) single chicken breast fillet 1 egg 50g Weight Watchers rindless bacon rashers, cut crossways into thin strips 30cm baguette (French breadstick), diagonally cut into 1cm-thick slices 1 baby cos lettuce leaves separated, washed, dried 150ml Caesar salad dressing Method 1. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high [...]
Slow Roast Chicken Recipe
Prep 15 mins Cook min 2 hrs 20 mins Ingredients butter , for greasing 1.6kg chicken 1kg roasting potatoes , halved or quartered if large 2 whole garlic heads, halved through the middle 100ml white wine 100ml chicken stock 2 stems rosemary , broken into sprigs 6 bay leaves 1 lemon , cut into wedges [...]
ACSM Position Stand On Physical Activity And Weight Loss Now Available
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has published its Position Stand "Appropriate Physical Activity Intervention Strategies for Weight Loss and Prevention of Weight Regain for Adults," updating its previous guidelines, particularly as it relates to the increased levels of physical activity that may be necessary for prevention of weight gain, for weight loss and [...]
Pacific Islanders In Utah Have High Obesity Rates, Low Rates Of Obesity-Related Disease, Report Finds
Pacific Islanders in Utah are twice as likely to be obese than the general population but do not seem to have an increased risk for obesity-related diseases, according to a report released on Wednesday by the Utah Department of Health, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. read more
Exercise Plays Large Role In Recovery From Knee Replacement And The Occurrence Of Osteoarthritis
Two new studies found that exercise may be a factor in recovering from a total knee replacement (total knee arthroplasty or TKA) and knee osteoarthritis (OA). One study involving a progressive quadriceps strengthening program after total knee replacement found that it enhanced clinical improvement almost to the level of healthy older adults. read more
The Wonders of Hoodia
More and more people are struggling with diet and weight loss issues, especially in the United States, which has one of the highest obesity rates in the world. Some people can't find time to exercise, while others just can't keep up with crazy diets. read more
Getting Ready to Lose Weight – 5 Mental Attitudes!
In the war of attacking unwanted body fat, you must have a clearly defined purpose for this mission and you must incorporate 5 specific mental attitudes along the way in your journey! This articles touches on them. read more
How to Lose Weight Fast at Home – Easy & Natural Tips
Do you want to know how to lose weight fast at home without going to the gym? You can lose a lot of weight fast and easy at home and it can be quite an interesting and fun experience. The tips in this article might be just what you needed to shed off those pounds [...]
Best Way to Lose Stomach Fat
Losing stomach fat really stomach really comes down to getting on a diet you can stick to. If you can find a diet or personal trainer to help you plan out your healthy meals that would be the best route. read more
Summer Training Routine
This article presents a summer bodybuilding workout designed to get you in top shape for the summer. This workout routine delivers fast results with only 3 weekly weight training sessions of 1 hour or less, 3 weekly sessions of cardio of 40 minutes or less, and requires minimum equipment. read more
Best Exercises for Gains
Learn how to determine which bodybuilding exercises are best for the fastest gains in lean muscle mass and tone. read more
Depression, Anxiety Among Overweight Teenagers Varies By Race, Ethnicity, Study Finds
Some overweight teenagers are more likely than normal weight teens to show symptoms of depression or anxiety, though there are differences by race and ethnicity, according to a study published in the February issue of Pediatrics, Reuters Health reports. The study, by Rhonda BeLue of read more
Mixed Baked Beans
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans 1 1/2 cups dry great Northern beans 14 cups water 1/2 pound salt pork, cut into 1/8″ strips 1 large onion, chopped 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed 3 cups water 3 teaspoons dry mustard 3 tablespoons molasses [...]
Asparagus With Cream Sauce
Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh asparagus spears 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup [...] Click Here To Read More
