Shirley Elliott

RESISTANCE EXERCISE AND BONE DENSITY   Bone is a microscopic matrix of hard mineral struts much like the zigzag connections of the truss of a metal bridge.  Unlike the bridge, however, the metal of which can only decay and weaken with time, bone is living and constantly re- growing itself throughout life in exact response to the nutrient materials available and the stresses placed upon it by activity.  Each day

Today I have a little rant on energy drinks... I receive a ton of questions about all of these new "energy" drinks that have hit the market over the last few years. They seem to be all the rage, especially with the youth, and they promise you the world with outrageous claims of all of the super energy that you are going to have, and how you'll

Do you know how to get 100 times the cancer protection of broccoli. And, a new study shows it can cut your chances of skin cancer in half.1 What is this new miracle product? Broccoli sprouts. Broccoli sprouts are bursting with an anti-cancer substance called sulforaphane. Sprouts give you up to 100 times the cancer-fighting protection of the broccoli sitting on your plate.2 Just a pinch

Have you ever wished for a diet where you ate bacon, eggs, red meat, butter and sausage all day? Surprise! It's not the Atkins Diet. The Atkins Diet has been in existence for over 30 years and has enjoyed a surge in popularity over the last few years. Pioneered by Dr. Robert Atkins, the theory behind the Atkins Diet is simple. Your body prefers to utilize carbohydrates

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think It's important to know how and when to eat.. What is the correct way of eating fruits? IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! - FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. If you eat fruit on an empty stomach, it will play a major role

You can still hear your mother saying: "Unless you eat all your veggies, Johnny, you'll get no dessert." But why did your mother say that? The answer is simple: she knew that a balanced diet would keep you healthy. 1. Fuel to perform daily activities Every single act performed by your body – no matter how small or mundane the task may seem – uses energy. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates in food all contribute