Health & Fitness for Any BodyKathie Ingram Owen (499)    Kathie Ingram Owen    Any Body Fitness Do You Really Need a Multi-Vitamin?Posted Friday, May 16, 2008 (50 days 22 hours ago.) Viewed 46 times. Do you really need a multivitamin and mineral supplement? Do supplements have any real benefit? These are two questions we are asked on a daily basis at Any Body Fitness. While there are many variables involved such as past medical conditions, allergies, and other issues that need to be addressed by a medical professional before taking any supplements, the below list provides an answer for many common supplements and what they are reported to do for the body. This is by no means a complete listing of all the vitamins and minerals that you would need to supplement your diet. This is simply an interesting list of the responsibilities of some of the vitamins and minerals. -Vitamin A Vision, bone formation, cell membranes, and reproductive function.
-Vitamin B1 Energy production. -Vitamin B2 Vision and cells. -Vitamin B3 Cardiovascular system and serum cholesterol.
-Vitamin B5 Energy production and helps you handle stressful situations more easily.
-Vitamin B6 Mental clarity and immune system.
-Vitamin B12 Nerve structure and red blood cells.
-Vitamin C Joints, tissues, bones, blood vessels, as well as your body's immune.
-Vitamin D3 Healthy bones and calcium absorption.
-Calcium Nerves, tissues, cells and energy production. Also helps prevent bone loss.
-Magnesium Cardiovascular system, blood pressure, and energy production.
-Potassium Water balance, pH levels and energy production.
-Iodine Energy production, skin, nerves, and energy production.
-Zinc Immune function, joints, and tissues.
-Copper Nervous system and cell respiration.
For more information about these supplements and others, visit www.cdc.gov or www.nih.gov.
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Permalink Comments (0) 5 Ways to Get in Shape for the SummerPosted Sunday, May 04, 2008 (62 days 23 hours ago.) Viewed 82 times. The first days of spring means the sun is coming out and it's time to reveal those abdominal muscles, shoulders, and arms. For some it's a good thing, and for others there is some room for improvement. We asked the experts at the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) to tell us the 5 most powerful ways to get in shape, and stay in shape, for the upcoming summer months. If you haven't heard of the ISSA, they are the organization that literally teaches the nation's top personal trainers how to get their clients into shape. Below is what the Technical support staff of the trainers to the personal trainers told us on how to get ready for the coming summer months: #1. Exercise every day – Old research said you must exercise 30 minutes a day, but the latest experts suggest this just isn't enough. What do you need to get in the best shape of your life? 60 minutes of vigorous exercise, daily. #2. Eat 5-7 small meals per day – Yes, you heard that right! Small frequent meals throughout the day not only levels out your blood sugar, decreasing the lows you may experience throughout the day, but eating sensibly, and often, will provide your muscles and body with the appropriate nutrition you need to get you through your entire day. #3. Reduce your calories by 300 per day (if over daily amount) – There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. So if you cut your calories by 300 per day, times 30 days in a month, that is a 9000 calorie deficit -- approximately 2 ½ half pounds. Combine this with exercise and you are virtually guaranteed to win the fight against the fat covering up your sexy abdominal section. #4. Consult a personal trainer – Let's face it; personal trainers know their stuff. They train, study, and devote themselves to being a better health and fitness expert everyday. They work out everyday, eat smart, and are right in the middle of several teams of experts. If you just booked one session to ensure you are on the right track, your body will thank you for it. Not to mention your significant other. #5. Lift weights with little to no rest between sets – Here's the fun part. The goal here is to increase your heart rate, get vigorous exercise, and above all else, stay moving! And lifting weights is one of the best ways to do it. Not only does properly lifting weights strengthen your musculoskeletal system and help keep your bones together, but a strength training program is key in developing a sexy, strong, physically attractive body. And by not resting in between sets, you will keep your heart rate up, telling your body to burn that bodyfat!
Permalink Comments (0) Some Surprising Milk TipsPosted Monday, January 07, 2008 (180 days 22 hours ago.) Viewed 66 times. Sit down and be ready to learn some very fascinating things about milk. It really does a body good and can benefit you in ways that you may have never realized. I was pleasantly surprised to learn the following facts and now include milk in my daily diet. #1. Milk hydrates better than water or sports drinks! According to a report from the British Journal of Nutrition. They did a study that compared milk, water or Powerade and found that the milk drinkers retained 69% fluid. In contrast water drinkers retained 36% and Powerade drinkers at 38%. The milk drinkers were almost 50% higher. The study concluded that the sodium and potassium in milk may help cells retain water better. Don't confuse this with unwanted water retention though. You really want this type of water retention after exercise (and even stress) because it enables your body to use these nutrients needed to recover. #2. Milk contains protein and protein helps you curb your appetite. If you feel really hungry drink a glass of milk and you may just find it will curb your appetite. #3. Milk is a great post workout tool. Not only because of fact #1 but also because milk contains a great mix of carbs and high quality protein, as well as vitamins and minerals in a super blend. Research indicates that milk has all the essential qualities needed as a post-exercise pickup. Be sure to drink your milk 30 minutes after your workout for optimum results. #4. An expert on milk said that chocolate milk contains an optimal carbohydrate to protein ratio, which is critical for helping refuel tired muscles. So to replenish your body successfully, you don't really need all those fancy sport drinks because milk works just fine. In order to keep fat and calories to a minimum be sure to drink skim milk. And if you are like me and your palate can not take regular milk opt for chocolate milk instead (low fat of course). Here's to your health! Kathie
Permalink Comments (2) Spicy Black Eyed PeasPosted Friday, December 28, 2007 (190 days 20 hours ago.) Viewed 492 times. Down south we have a tradition. It is eating Black eyed peas on New Years Day because it brings you good luck. Here is a healthy recipe for your good luck. Wishing you lots of luck in 2008.
Spicy Black-eyed Peas 4 slices turkey bacon or 4 slices of Center Cut Oscar Mayer Bacon In a large saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside to use as a topping for the peas. Saute the onion in the bacon drippings until tender. If you used turkey bacon saute the onion in light vegetable oil. Add the peas, diced tomatoes and green chiles, salt, chili powder, pepper and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the peas are tender. Add additional water, if necessary. Serve garnished with crumbled bacon.
Healthy Regards, Kathie
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