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Choose Healthy Foods by Using ‘GO, SLOW and WHOA’

February 21, 2014 by

Navigating the supermarket can be a challenge, especially when you’re shopping for healthy foods for the whole family. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute developed the terms GO, SLOW and WHOA to categorize foods that are lower in fat and calories and more beneficial all around. Use these categories the next time you go grocery shopping to help make smarter and healthier food decisions.

GO foods are the most beneficial.
These foods are lowest in fat and calories, making them less harmful to your waistline. They contain much less sugar than other foods, and they’re full of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs. GO foods include things like fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.

SLOW foods should be eaten in moderation.
Though these foods aren’t necessarily unhealthy, they’re higher in fat and calories and should be eaten in smaller amounts. Many SLOW foods provide some vitamins and nutrients, but their high calorie or sugar contents will make you gain weight if eaten in excess.

WHOA foods are the most harmful.
This category includes things like cake, cookies, and other desserts. These foods are the highest in fats and added sugar, and they’re much more calorie-dense than others. Because they provide little to no nutrients, they should only be saved for special occasions.

Choosing Foods for Your Family [National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute]

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Happy Presidents’ Day

February 17, 2014 by

Remembering the courage and vision of past and present leaders, we honor and share the spirit of Presidents' Day together as a nation.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2014 by

Wishing everyone a day filled with fun and happy memories!

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Bake Your Own Bread With These 2 Recipe Sites

February 14, 2014 by

Who doesn’t love the taste of warm, crusty bread right out of the oven? Though homemade bread may seem intimidating to many at-home chefs, these simple websites offer bread recipes for cooks of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a sweet cinnamon raisin loaf for tomorrow’s breakfast or an elaborate multigrain baguette for a dinner party, these websites have recipes for every type of bread imaginable.

All Recipes
All Recipes is a go-to website for just about any recipe you can think of, and their bread section leaves nothing to be desired. It features recipes of the day with mouth-watering photos of breads, muffins, and biscuits, as well as a variety of staff picks that are tested by the site’s knowledgeable employees. If you have a specific bread in mind, All Recipes also offers a handy search bar that allows you to search by the name, ingredient, or purpose of the bread.

Food Network
If you’ve ever watched a show on the Food Network and wondered how to make the fresh, delicious breads from your favorite shows, the bread section of the network’s website is the place to go. This page offers simple, instructional recipes for the simplest no-knead breads to the most complex bread puddings, and they’re all ranked by level of difficulty.

 

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Learn to Play the Logic Game Go

February 7, 2014 by

Go is an ancient board game made up of a grid-based wooden board and circular stone pieces in black and white. Opposing players each attempt to “capture” one another’s pieces by fully surrounding them with their own pieces, and the main objective of the game is to cover a larger total area of the board than the other player. While its rules are fairly simple, Go is a strategic game that is believed to improve your logical thinking and even relieve stress.

American Go Association
Like the name implies, the American Go Association connects Go players from all around the country. On their website, you can learn the basic rules of go, research its history, and research strategies before you begin to play. The site also offers a number of different ways to play the game, including online communities, computer opponents and even information about Go clubs in your area.

British Go Association
The British Go Association also offers useful information about the rules and strategy of the game, and it even features a number of video tutorials to teach new players in a more visual way. The site also includes lists of famous Go players and more information on the classic board game.

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Monitor Physical Activity by Determining Your Target Heart Rate

January 31, 2014 by

Becoming familiar with your target heart rate can help you to monitor the safety of your workout and track your fitness progress. Target heart rate is different for people of all ages and fitness levels, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created these helpful tips to teach you how to find yours.

  • For moderate-intensity physical activity, a person’s target heart rate should be 50 to 70% of his or her maximum heart rate.
  • Maximum heart rate can be determined by subtracting the person’s age from the number 220 and labeling the resulting number “beats per minute.”
  • For vigorous-intensity physical activity, a person’s heart rate should be from 70 to 85% of his or her maximum heart rate.
  • During physical activity, you can monitor your heart rate by taking your own pulse using your index and middle fingers against your neck, wrist or chest.
  • Count your heartbeats in a 60-second interval and compare them to the target heart rate for your age during a particular kind of exercise.

Find out more by visiting the CDC's website!

Target Heart Rate and Estimated Maximum Heart Rate [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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Start Your Physical Activity Plan With These Motivational Tips

January 24, 2014 by

You want to lose weight and begin a healthy workout routine, but going to the gym seems so intimidating. If you’ve ever felt discouraged or frustrated with working out, this motivational guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will help you get up off the couch and onto the treadmill.

Whether you’re just getting involved with a fitness routine or simply trying to get back into the habit of working out, this guide will help you to make exercising fun and approachable. By simply replacing a few nights of watching television after dinner with a walk around the neighborhood, you can greatly improve your health and lose those excess pounds.

Many people are faced with obstacles in either their lives or their bodies that prevent them from getting enough physical activity. This guide will help you overcome obstacles like not having enough time to exercise, feeling tired and worrying about injuries, and it will even show you how you can take your children with you as you work out if you’re a busy parent.

Now that you have the motivation to make time for physical activity, you’ll start to feel better about your health and your appearance. 

Getting Started with Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight  [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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Our New Facebook Sweepstakes Has Started! Enter to Win an iPad Mini!

January 15, 2014 by

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For mobile users ONLY, like our Facebook Page, and then click here to enter!

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5 Facts That May Surprise You About Left-Handedness

January 10, 2014 by

If you're a lefty, you're one of about 30 millions Americans born with a dominant left hand. In fact, about 10% of the world's population is left-handed, a proportion that's remained consistent for the past 30,000 years. Here are five more facts about southpaws that you might not already know.

1. Lefties excel at math, language, and music. They're well suited for jobs that require a keen sense of spacial awareness, like architecture and the fine arts. Bet you didn't know that four out of the five original designers of the Macintosh computer were lefties!

2. A mom-to-be over the age of 40 is 128% more likely to give birth to a left-handed baby than is an expectant mom in her 20s.

3. Southpaw U.S. Presidents include President Obama, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Harry Truman, and James Garfield. 

4. On August 13 of every year, left-handers celebrate International Left-Handers Day.

5. Famous left-handers include Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Barrymore, Brad Pitt, Bill Gates, Jay Leno, and Oprah Winfrey.

56 Interesting Facts About Left-Handedness & Left-Handed People [Random Facts]
12 Surprising Facts About Left-Handed People [Babble]
12 Little-Known Facts About Left-Handers [Everyday Health]
Weird Facts About Lefties [Yahoo Health]

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Two Fashionable Menswear Blogs

January 10, 2014 by

There are countless women’s fashion blogs on the internet today, but now the men are having a moment as well. These chic and savvy men’s fashion blogs will appeal to stylish men, and they might even inspire the less fashion-inclined to trade in those dirty sneakers in favor of something a bit more chic.

The New York Times Style Magazine Men’s Fashion Blog
Inspired by the stylish men in one of the most fashionable cities in the world, the New York Times Style Magazine’s Men’s Fashion blog catalogs the latest trends, designers, and clothing pieces. This blog also features long-form articles describing men’s fashion news, well-curated gift guides, and beautiful photos to give you inspiration for styling each of the looks. 

Menswear Dog
This blog is certainly a unique take on men’s fashion, and it will provide tons of laughs along with its surprisingly stylish photos. Menswear Dog is a blog that features a supremely dapper Shiba Inu dog from New York City modeling the latest menswear trends, as well as thoughtful, informative commentary on everything from tweed for winter to the classic Stetson hat. Menswear Dog also frequently hosts giveaways where loyal followers can win pricey pieces like leather oxford shoes from up-and-coming designers to help make your wardrobe as perfect as this pup’s.

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