Archive for April, 2008
Fat-Fighting Tips
In order to help reduce your fat intake, choose lean cuts of meat and trim all visible fat before cooking. Avoid high- fat meats such as sausages, bacon and minced beef. Poultry should be eaten without the skin, and fish should be steamed, grilled, baked or micro- waved rather than fried. Sweet and savoury pies [...]
Soft Drinks
BENEFITS
• Isotonic drinks help to replace lost
fluid and energy very quickly after vigorous activity
DRAWBACKS
• Can be high in sugar, which
may contribute towards tooth decay
• Acidic drinks can erode the enamel on your teeth
• Ii is possible to consume excessive
amounts of caffeine if you drink too many cola drinks, as well as coffee
Most sweetened [...]
Stress – The New Killer
It is often difficult to take an objective view of yourself to see how stressed you really are. However, some common signs of stress are easy to spot. Here’s a small stress test,
Do you:
Often feel close to tears?
Easily snap and shout at those around you at home and work?
Have a reduced sex [...]