Mealworms as a White Meat

I’ve just read some interesting information in an article from Diet Blog talking about mealworms as an alternative white meat.

Based on a study conducted in Netherlands, mealworms can save the world from food crisis. This food may not appear too alluring but these worms possess edges that other foods sources do not have.

Study shows that mealworms only consume little land space to produce 1 kg of protein. It also has less global warming potential to produce 1 kg of protein. Moreover, there is less energy to spend in cultivating or growing these worms.

According to the author of the article, mealworms contain 20% protein, 13% fat, and 2% fiber. Well, it is not so bad at all when it comes to nutrition. It is good for the stomach as well as for the economic welfare.

To read the full article, just go to Mealworms: The Other Other White Meat.

More Thing to Know About Vitamin D

According to Jimson Lee in his article in Speed Endurance, we all need vitamin D to support healthy bones, teeth, and immune functions. Basically, vitamin D can be acquired through sunshine, real food, oils, or pills and capsules.

Based on a study published in John Hopkins University, lack of vitamin D can cause lower levels of testosterone and estrogen. While other people assume that vitamin D deficiency is one of the main reasons why people get sick with colds and other diseases during the winter.

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Sparkling Water: Can It Be Considered as Water?

I’ve read an interesting article in Glamour talking about the validity of sparkling water as water that can be counted towards the 8-glasses per day rule.

Based on the opinion of Erin Palinski, registered dietician and author of Belly Fat Diet for Dummies, sparkling water can be considered in our daily dose of water requirements. Liquids such as juice and coffee are the ones that are not considered because they contain sugar. It sugar content makes it less hydrating as a lot of water is loss during digestion of calories and sugar.

Since sparkling water does not contain any sugar or calories, it is safe to say that it can really hydrate the body. However, there are differences entangled between sparkling waters. Some are carbonated water and others are mineral waters. Each kind has its advantages and disadvantages.

To know more information, just go to Does Sparkling Water Count Toward Your 8 Glasses a Day?

Shopping Tips before Hitting the Grocery Store

If you have a tight budget yet still want to get the best healthy foods out of it, an article in Greatist advised that you should make a shopping plan first before hitting the grocery shelves.

A great tip is to canvass the prices and sale ads of every product so that you can maximize your budget. Take note that fresh is the best. You can usually find the best deals on a special display towards the front of the [...] Continue Reading…

The Dannon Oikos Vanilla Greek Nonfat Yogurt Egg Nog

Are you craving for eggnog delicacies yet conscious about your calorie intake? If yes, an article in Glamour suggests that you try Dannon Oikos Vanilla Greek Nonfat Yogurt Egg Nog.

This recipe is made up of 4 cups low fat milk , 1 vanilla bean, split , 6 cloves , 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp Saigon cinnamon , 8 egg yolks whisked, 1 quart Dannon Oikos vanilla Greek nonfat yogurt , 2 cups bourbon, 1 tsp fresh grated nutmeg , and Powdered vanilla to garnish ,

To start with, mix low fat milk, vanilla bean, cloves, vanilla extract, and Saigon cinnamon and simmer it for 10 minutes. Then, whisk the eggs and whisk again into the warm milk mixture. Cool it down and strain it afterwards.

Next is to add the remaining ingredients to the said mixture. Lastly, put a nice shave of nutmeg, vanilla, and more cinnamon.

To find out more egg nog recipes, just visit Holiday Cocktails: 3 Tasty, Lower-Calorie Alternatives to Egg Nog.

John Sifferman’s Sunday Link Love: 12/18/12

In this article review, I will feature another edition of John Sifferman of Physical Living and his recommended health and fitness resources.

According to John, people often get carried away from the newest developments in current times and forget about the great things that created in the past. To bring back the appreciation from the works in the past, John recommends that you read “10 Things that 10 Ancient Philosophers Can Teach You About [...] Continue Reading…

Unreal Candy’ Chocolates

If you love candy, I’ve found an article in Glamour written by Sarah Jio that will clearly catch your attention.

When it comes to chocolates, people typically consider Reece’s Peanut Butter, M & M’s and Cadbury as their preferred choices. However, for the benefit of change, Sara introduces a new candy from the company called Unreal Candy.

The company’s mission is to bring all our favorite chocolate splurges to us in a way that it has no artificial ingredients. In addition, it also contains corn syrup and hydrogenated oils.

Moreover, the Unreal Candy’s chocolates have less sugar and more protein. It also has more fiber in it compared to other leading candy brands. It’s so amazing knowing that there is a chocolate that exist like this. The author of the article posted a video to show you what the company has to offer.

To see the video, just go ton Afternoon Snack: The (Healthier!) Candy That Giselle Loves!

Coffee for Lower Risk of Mouth and Throat Cancer

I’ve found some useful information in an article from Fitness Black Book talking about the benefits of coffee in regards to lower risk of having mouth and throat cancer.

Based on a new study conducted in the US, people who drink more than 4 cups of caffeinated coffee a day lowers the risk of dying from oral/pharyngeal cancer as opposed to people who just occasionally drink coffee or not drink at all.

However, researchers admitted that the [...] Continue Reading…

A Weight Loss Approach: Think Positive!

According to an article that I’ve found in Glamour, attitude plays a major role in our weight loss goals.

Recent surveys show that women who think positive regarding weight loss are the ones who are more likely to achieve their goals. Based on studies, women who had a positive approach towards weight loss were more successful in maintaining their weight. It was also reported that they are 8 times less likely to gain weight as oppose to women who think in a negative way.

Moreover, the results of the study showed that positive thinkers are 25 percent more likely to succeed in maintaining their weight. Specifically, a particular survey revealed that 9 out of 10 positive spirited women are actually losing and maintaining weight compared to only about half of women for the negative group.

To know more information, just go to The Secret to Losing More Weight? (Hint, It May Be a Big Fat Smiley Face!).

The Relaxation-Induced Anxiety

People often assume that engaging in things that make you feel relaxed can erase the feelings of anxiety right away. But according to an article in Glamour written by Sara Jio, it could be the other way around. Technically, the feeling of anxiety when relaxed is a phenomenon which they called as the “relaxation-induced anxiety”.

According to a report in the University of Cincinnati, people tend to feel fear when things slow down. They are likely to experience an [...] Continue Reading…

Lessons from an Experienced Runner

In this article review, I will feature John Sifferman of Physical Living and the lessons he learned from 10 years experience of running.

For John, you don’t need to become a professional in order to be considered as a runner. Once you have step on the ground and run, you are already a runner. It may seem obvious but it is the fact.

Some people may reach hundreds of miles as a runner. However, it is not necessary that you do the same thing. Just run if you can and as long as you can. The starting point does not matter as long as you finish what you have started.

According to John, putting the right shoes on may stimulate your brain to run and start immediately. Based on his experience, what you do between your runs will have a direct impact on your performance during the day of your run.

For more tips, just go to 100 Lessons I’ve Learned From 10 Years of Running.

The Light Pumpkin Cheesecake

Are you looking for a sweet and yummy cake recipe for the holidays? If yes, an article in Glamour recommends that you try the “light pumpkin cheesecake” care of Chef Richard Blais.

In this recipe, you will need to prepare 4 oz. cream Cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 4 oz. canned pumpkin pie filling, 4 eggs, and 4 oz. plain Greek yogurt.

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Healthy Cupcake Recipes for You to Try

Are you fond of eating cupcakes and want it the healthy way? If this is right on the money, Lexi Petronis of Glamour produced a list of healthy cupcake recipes.

One cupcake on her list is the chocolate cupcake with cookie dough frosting. These are sweet cupcakes filled with applesauce and honey. If you are gluten conscious, you can try gluten-free flower cupcakes. In this recipe, they use ground almonds instead of flour.

For vegan lovers, Lexi recommended sugar-free chocolate cupcakes with maple raspberry icing. Instead of using real eggs, this recipe applies flax eggs. If you are craving for a coconut or lemon flavor, coconut cupcakes with lemon glaze might be the perfect cupcake for you. This is made from coconut flour and a few tablespoons of honey.

To know more cupcake recipes, just go to 6 Cute and Healthy Cupcake Recipes for Mother’s Day,

Can Bacon Make You Live Longer?

There is news in an article from Glamour assuming that bacon can increase life expectancy. The assumption was based from a 105 year old woman named Pearl Cantrell who ate bacon regularly as part of her meal.

For Pearl, she doesn’t feel as old as she is every time she eats bacon. Scientifically speaking, bacon is not known for making people live longer. In fact, it is considered as a food that can trigger premature causes of death such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

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Yoga Resources You Should Read

In this article review, I will feature the recommended books in relation to yoga and meditation.

One of the resource blogs mentioned by Dewi of Lululemon is “Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga” by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison. This is one of the perfect books for people who are interested in the philosophy of yoga. The book contains 365 essays written in contemporary language with full honesty, humour, humility, and wisdom.

Another book recommended by Dewi is The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by T.K.V Desikachar. If you want to apply yoga in your daily life, this is one of the books that you should read. Basically, the book mainly focuses on the physical and spiritual elements of yoga. Moreover, the Dewi consider this as a great yoga book for beginners.

To view the links, just go to Building Your Yoga Library.

Advice on a Sore Workout

I’ve found some useful information in an article from The Fitness Black Book giving advice when it comes to sore muscles coming from an intense workout.

Rusty Moore, author of the article posted a video in the blog featuring John Barban and his explanation regarding when to work out if you are experiencing a muscle sore.

For John, you workout schedule depends on how sore your muscles are. Working out with a sore muscle depends on the range of motion you can perform. If you can’t execute a full range of motion, [...] Continue Reading…

Shrimp and Scallop Cocktail

In this article review, I will present another recipe courtesy of Grace Gavilanes of Glamour. The recipe presented in the articles is named as the shrimp and scallop cocktail.

To make this recipe, you are required to prepare ½ lb. jumbo sea scallops, 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp. stemmed seeded finely chopped serrano chile , ⅓ cup finely chopped red onion, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup clam-tomato juice like Clamato, ¼ cup ketchup, 1 tsp. bottled hot sauce, ½ lb. cooked small shrimp, and saltines or tostadas for serving.

Start cooking by boiling salted water in a large pot and scallops and poach in it. Boil the large scallops for about 1 ½ minutes and 2 to 2 ½ minutes for the jumbo scallops. Then, stir cilantro, serrano chile, finely chopped onion, lime juice, clam-tomato juice, ketchup, and bottled hot sauce in the large bowl. Once well incorporated, stir the shrimps and scallops and divide mixture among four 6-ounces glasses.

To know more details, just visit Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipe: Celeb Chef Marcela Valladolid’s Low-Fat Shrimp and Scallop Cocktail.

Links We Love: 05/05/2013

This blog post represents another set of “Links We Love” edition of the Greatist Team. They have brought some new categories that people might actually want to read.

If you are finding healthy booze, the Greatist team recommends that you read “5 Healthy Cocktail Recipes Under 200 Calories”. There are so many options to choose [...] Continue Reading…

One Reason Why Women Skip Workouts

I’ve found some good information in an article from Glamour stating one reason why a lot of women skip workout sessions.

According to Dr. Amy J. McMichael, a dermatologist at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina,  40 percent of her African American patients state that hair issues is their main excuse in not working out. For these patients, the hair is hard to maintain after exercise because of the sweat that transpires after the workout. This serves as a hassle in their part.

As a result, majority of these patients were found out to be overweight. As the doctor of these patients, Amy is very concern with the risks of having hypertension, diabetes and other complicated diseases.

For Sara Jio, author of the article, even though she does not have a coarse hair like many African Americans have, it is very tiring to wash the hair when it sweats a lot.

To read the full article, just visit What Keeps You From Working Out? For Some Women, It’s Hair Issues!

Workout Ideas After the Holidays

After the holidays, people often gain more weight as a result of delicious and heavy eating. For this reason, people are much willing to cover up the weight they have gained. In response to this concern, I will feature an article in Speed Endurance giving its readers workout ideas after a weight concerning eating.

The author of the article suggests that you [...] Continue Reading…