Why is America Overweight?
We know that being overweight causes many health problems. It increases the risk of fatal diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. But what is at the root of the obesity problem in America? There are two basic causes for becoming overweight or obese: too much food and too little exercise. It sounds like an issue based on an individual person's willpower. However, when you realize that today 65% of Americans are overweight, you may begin to understand that this is a real problem that all Americans need to be aware of.
Problem #1 - Food: From fast food restaurants to processed white bread, we are ingesting foods that make us fat. Research is beginning to show that it's not just a willpower issue, it's an issue that must be addressed by food manufacturers and possibly stricter government regulations. While writing this article, Kraft announced a new campaign to reduce portion sizes and to cut back on sugar and fat in their processed foods. Why? Because processed foods are contributing to obesity in America. There are three reasons why this is so: 1.
Over the past 30 years, Americans have increased consumption of high-fructose corn syrup (found in processed food ? cookies, cakes, cereal, soda, etc.) from 5.5 pounds per person per year to 62.4 pounds per person per year. Recent studies have proven that while regular table sugar raises blood insulin levels that will lead to a sense of feeling full, fructose corn syrup does not. 2. We are also consuming more fat than we were 30 years ago. Again, processed foods (snack foods, baked goods, etc.) contain a high percentage of fats.
Harmful partially hydrogenated oils (chemically altered oils or trans-fatty acids) are also found in practically every snack food and baked good on the market (including white bread). If you need more information on fat, read What Kind of Fat Can You Eat? athttp://www.nutricounter.com/articles/fat.htm3. We are consuming about half the amount of fiber recommended by the American Dietetic association. If you are filling yourself with processed food, you are not getting the needed fiber in your diet. Problem #2 - Exercise: To complicate the issue further, 30 years ago people were getting exercise just in their daily routines.
Today, technology has made our lives easier, but it's also made us lazier. Practically every American household has washers, dryers, TV's with remotes, vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, and cars. To put it simply, the more technology you have to make your life easier, the less exercise you are going to get. Getting the proper amount of exercise now costs us money and time that we feel we don't have. How can we each do our part to combat obesity? 1.
Examine your diet. Are there ways you can eat healthier? Use your NutriCounter to help you determine eating patterns. 2. Choose unprocessed foods, lean meats, fish, vegetables, fruits, eggs, whole grains. 3.
If you must buy processed foods, learn to read the backs of packages and food labels. Sometimes, if a package says "low-fat" that doesn't necessarily mean healthy. Know what you are putting into your body by educating yourself. 4. Get exercise every day.
Examine your schedule and make the time for it. Come and visit the NutriCounter web site athttp://www.nutricounter.com/news.htmfor an extensive selection of articles on health, nutrition and exercise..
Glendora Shopping Center Hosts Event With Free Jazz Concert And More For Customer Appreciation Day
Live music, free refreshments at all the stores,
a shopping spree drawing for $100, $50 and $25 will all be part of the fun at the Customer Appreciation Day Open House Saturday, April 30th from 1 to 5 p.m. at Glendora Shopping Center, 147 W. Route 66 in Glendora.
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Musical entertainment by the PAC Trio Jazz Ensemble will be performed from 2 to 4 p.m. in front of Lady's Donuts.
In addition, Albertson's will be offering their special barbecue from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for those who want to have a more substantial meal while listening to the free jazz concert.
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Housebreaking an Older Dog
Housebreaking an older dog is not an impossible task. Although it is generally easier to housebreak a puppy, any dog can be housebroken given the proper techniques. First, before you begin, you must know how a dog thinks. I would say that a dog thinks 80% of the time with its nose, and the rest of the time with its other senses. If you look at animals in the wild, you'll notice that most mammals like Wolves, Lions, Tigers, and Wild Dogs scent mark their territories.
This is not only a sign of demarcation, but a place where these animals return to mark over and over again, in order warn other animals or their rivals that this is their territory.
It is precisely this habit that the distant cousins of wolves, our dogs, exercise on a daily basis. That is, dogs know and remember where to go "potty" by mainly using their sense of smell. Dogs a creatures of habit; therefore, they generally like to go "potty" after a meal, after they wake-up from a nap, and after they exercise....
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Exercise Resistant Fat Removed with Liposuction
Liposuction works best with people who are a normal weight but have localized areas of excess fat. These spots are usually found in the buttocks, hips, thighs, chin, knees, love handles, or along waistline. The abdomen continues to be the number one area treated by liposuction.Liposuction removes areas of fat using thin suction tubes. Small incisions are made and these tubes are placed into your body fat. The tube attaches to a vacuum and the excess fat is drawn out of your body.
The length of the procedure depends on the amount of fat being removed and the way your body responds to the treatment.It is important to remember that liposuction is not intended as a weight-loss technique. Liposuction is a procedure...
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The Air of Home
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
In the chilly days of winter and early spring, we tend to spend more time indoors, shutting doors and windows against the frosty chill. Unfortunately, we don't realize that the air in our homes is constantly under attack, and without the stabilization and freshness of outside ventilation in winter, it becomes, not only stuffy and stale, but downright dangerous. Many unnoticeable factors contribute to this toxic air.
Consider a quiet room with peaceful music playing, soft candlelight, and fragrance soothing the air. Sound inviting? Unfortunately, candles, especially if they are scented, release toxic soot, carcinogens, and even lead (from wire wicks), that flood the air with enough pollution to ruin computers and furnishings, as well as affect breathing.
For people with asthma, lung, or heart disease, the damage is even more pronounced.
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Cosmetic Surgery: Do You Really Want One?
Advertisements of cosmetic surgery have been seen in newspapers, featured on television programs, displayed on the faces of celebrities.Cosmetic surgery offers to improve many areas of the body. But as with any surgery, cosmetic procedures involve certain risks and limitations.To increase the likelihood of a satisfying outcome, first examine your reasons for wanting cosmetic surgery. Then educate yourself about what you can realistically expect, the benefits and risks involved and how to find...
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Home Business and the Suburb Wide Web
Many small and home businesses feel daunted at first by the global reach of the World Wide Web. They (wrongly) conclude that the web has little to offer them because they are only serving the local area.This mode of thinking is probably costing them the opportunity of extending their customer base and cutting their advertising bill.More and more Australians are using the Web as the first place they turn to when looking for information about products and services. This is a rapidly changing trend....
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You Can Have a Mosquito Free Yard
In addition to the fact that mosquitoes are both annoying and cause some level of discomfort when you're unfortunate enough to be the entree on their daily menu, they also carry disease which can affect the animal, bird and human populations. In order to keep the possibility of such a fate to a minimum, you'll need to initiate steps to control these pests in the home environment.Water that accumulates in tires, buckets and other types of outdoor containers provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes....
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TextMessages.com Users Receive Emails on their Cell Phones
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