Food & Drink
FinanceArchive for August, 2006
Blaine’s Low Carb Kitchen
Thursday, August 31st, 2006I love watching Blaine’s Low-Carb Kitchen on FitTV. The show focuses on overweight home-chef Blaine Jelus and his quest to lose weight and adopt a healthier, low-carb lifestyle. Blaine is a likeable, down-to-earth guy who obviously loves food. His love of cooking is evident through his interesting and appealing recipes. I like the show because [...]
Take a Nap to Avoid Sleep Debt
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006I think people fall into two categories when it comes to napping: those who nap and those who don’t. I certainly fall into the napper category. I have always had the luxury of being able to fall asleep anywhere and at any time. As I get older I think that napping becomes a more important [...]
Sugar in the Raw
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006I like to keep my ingredients as natural as possible and sugar is no exception. I started buying Sugar in the Raw a few years ago in an effort to expand my growing list of natural foods. Sugar in the Raw is a natural, unrefined sugar made from sugar cane grown in Maui. The distinctive [...]
5 Things to Look for when Buying a Treadmill
Monday, August 28th, 2006Running is the backbone of my exercise routine and I rely on a sturdy, high-quality treadmill to get me trough my morning run without any hassle. When you go to the gym you have access to commercial-grade treadmills, but for those runners who prefer to stay home you should still be able to experience a [...]
Body Mass Index vs. Waist to Hip Ratio
Friday, August 25th, 2006Body mass index (BMI) is a simple way to measure body fat using your height and weight as a basis for the calculation. BMI measurements have long been considered the standard indicator to determine if someone is overweight. BMI is typically used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems and determine [...]
What You Ought to Know About Radon in Your Home
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006Your home is the one place where you probably feel most safe and secure. One of the smartest things you can do to ensure your home is safe is to have it tested for radon. Radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas that is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, [...]
Fish Oil Supplements
Monday, August 21st, 2006I normally eat fish two to three times a week. I typically opt for fatty fish such as mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna, or salmon. I eat fatty fish because of the high content of omega-3 fatty acids found in these particular types of fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that cannot [...]
A Healthy Update to Mom’s Banana Bread Recipe
Friday, August 18th, 2006I buy bananas every visit to the grocery store and I always seem to have a couple left over at the end of the week that are too ripe to eat. Thankfully, banana bread is easy to make and I never tire from eating it. Banana bread is a wonderful comfort food and can be [...]
Do You Have What it Takes to be a Navy SEAL?
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006My workout routine normally involves running and some strength training with free weights. I typically run 3 miles, 5 days a week with some weight training thrown in for good measure. While I find it is easy to maintain a healthy diet I find it very difficult to keep my interest in an exercise routine. [...]
Acquiring a Taste for Green Tea
Monday, August 14th, 2006I have been steadily working at becoming a tea drinker for a long time now. I still drink coffee and the occasional soda but I try to consistently drink 4 cups of tea a day. Tea, much like coffee, is an acquired taste and after a few years of choking down green tea every day [...]
