Fitness Foods

Cherie Burbach — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:01:56 +0000

Many women I know like to tailor their diet around fitness. They want to eat foods that will not only sustain their energy for the day, but also be good to their bodies so they can work out and stay in shape. If you’re looking for foods that will help your bones and muscles, here are a few of them.

Surprisingly, pineapple and papaya are great for providing “anti-inflammatory properties” that help your muscles recover after a workout.

We’ve already heard that salmon is great for your brain function, but one source says research showed that people who consumed fish oil “had lower heart rates and consumed less oxygen during intense bicycling.” Seems like salmon is a good bet all the way around for great health!

I absolutely love peanut butter, and find that a small amount helps stave off afternoon hunger. It’s also good for muscles since it’s loaded with protein. The serving size in the key here, just a couple tablespoons does the trick.

The biggest surprise to me was the mention of chocolate milk. Yes! It’s good for hydrating the body (better than sports drinks) and the chocolate helps milk have “the perfect balance of carbs, protein, and fat for speedy muscle recovery.” Plus it’s yummy.

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Fitness Foods

National Start Walking Day

Cherie Burbach — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:36:09 +0000

For getting (and staying) in shape there is no better exercise than walking. It’s easy on the joints, you don’t need special equipment, and you can do it anywhere. You can even do it in the comfort of your home with some of the walking DVDs that are on the market. (Like the one we’re giving away here at Blisstree.)

To show you just how easy it is to walk for your health, the American Heart Association has started a National Start! Walking Day. The day is April 8th, and you are encouraged to participate!

The movement has a website with loads of great information on getting your coworkers involved as well. Wouldn’t it be great to go for a walk at lunch instead of sit and complain about your job? You don’t need a lot of time to do this, either. The site says that ” just 10 minutes three times a day to walk will help you live longer. In fact, studies show that just one hour of vigorous exercise will increase your life expectancy by two hours.”

Why not commit to a healthier lifestyle and join others who want to do the same? Mark your calendar for April 8th, and encourage everyone you know to do the same.

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