A hundred grams of uncooked dry chia contains a whopping 38 grams of fiber! Well, not that you are advised to eat it all in one meal, but, that amount of fiber fills in more than your daily dietary requirements. That is just amazing. Aside from that, chia seeds are also low in carbohydrates and […]
Difference Between Steroids and Growth Hormones
Most “professional” bodybuilders will always hide the fact that they have used steroids, bodybuilding supplements, or growth hormones once or many times over in their lifetime. But that is not a secret anymore because we already know! Both steroids and growth hormones are not completely far different from each other as both are efficient in triggering […]
Slimdown Secrets of Food & Fitness Superstars
For most of us mere mortals, maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen can be tough. Those who really struggle with weight loss and maintaining healthy lifestyle choices can feel a lot like Sisyphus, the mythological Greek figure eternally doomed to push a giant boulder up a hill over and over only to see it […]
5 Ways to Create a Culture of Wellness in Your Family
Pediatrician takes wellness to a whole new level, helping parents and kids focus on healthy foods According to the American Psychological Association, children see an average of 40,000 commercials each year are for unhealthy foods, prompting them to want more of those items when they see them in the stores. On average, 33 […]
Going Green: 12 Simple Steps for 2012
< em>Crossposted from the Worldwatch Institute’s <a href="http://blogs.worldwatch.org/nourishingtheplanet/">Nourishing the Planet.</a></em> As we head into 2012, many of us will be resolving to lose those few extra pounds, save more money, or spend a few more hours with our families and friends. But there are also some resolutions we can make to make our lives a […]
How do young people experience migration?
Children like to ask questions. Across physical, cultural, and political borders, learning happens when they can indulge their curiosity. When I began working with San Francisco public school students in their kindergarten year, I stepped into an environment defined by upheaval. They were living personal stories of foster homes and adoptions, of immigration and […]