07.03.10 / All Topics / Author: Jermaine Anderson / Comments: (0)
An increasing number of children are obese, and if no intervention is made, 80% of them will stay overweight as adults. This can put them at risk for many medical problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea. Obesity can also adversely affect their self-esteem.
An important way to help your child with weight loss, maintaining a normal weight and develop healthy habits is to encourage him to participate in regular physical activity. This can include participating in a physical education class in school or extracurricular sports at school or in the community.
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Exercising smart is always a good tool
Set a goal and break it down. For example, if you’re planning a long hiking trip, you might start by walking three miles a day for the first two weeks, gradually building up to 10 miles a day by the end of 10 weeks.
- Be sure to cross-train. It reduces the risk of over training, helps avoid injury, enhances muscle performance and helps prevent boredom.
- Work out with others. Sharing a spirit of competition and encouragement will help keep your motivation at a high level. You’ll also gain training benefits from working out with others with different levels of ability.
- Think of people who can help you achieve your goal, such as a trainer, nutritionist, physical therapist or physician. There are many different sources of help and you can select the one that works best for you.
While it’s impossible for most people to devote as much time to training as an Olympian does, you can approach the workout time you do have with the single-minded focus of a world-class athlete.
“Train for a couple of weeks with focus and discipline and lo and behold, you’ll be surprised by what you can do,
Anyone can experience the sense of achievement and pride that comes from striving to improve on their personal best.
“It’s been said that running a marathon is now everyman’s Everest. But that’s true for every sport. You can train for the Sunday night bowling league, if that’s your passion. The bowling championship may be your Olympics,” Sebelski said.
“Regardless of the scale of your goal, you should have the experience, at least once, of training for and accomplishing a physical goal you set for yourself. Crossing that finish line is a feeling unlike any other
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If you’re trying to motivate yourself to get moving in the new year, here’s some added inspiration: Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain — and not just the brains of older folks.
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By Susan Moores, R.D, contributor
When you’re sweating through an intense workout, you probably reach for a sports drink to quench your thirst. Millions of hardcore athletes and casual fitness fans chug sports beverages to replenish the water, sodium and glucose the body needs to maximize muscle function and speed up post-workout recovery.
For most of us, however, sports drinks are more about convenience than necessity, says Boston dietitian Nancy Clark, author of “Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook.”
“The average person is not working out hard enough to need the rapid refueling these drinks offer,” says Clark, who advises amateur and professional athletes.
Still, if plain old water isn’t appealing, it’s good to know which sports drink is right for you. While there are dozens of exercise drinks available, the ingredients in most of them are pretty similar – water, carbohydrates (sugar), sodium and potassium. For a look at the pros and cons of some popular brands and new ones creating a buzz, click on the Next tab above.
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22.02.10 / All Topics / Author: Jermaine Anderson / Comments: (1)
Tags: eating goal, eating healthy, exercise, kids, kids health, nutrition, vegatable, workout
Childhood obesity or excess weight threatens the healthy future of one third of American children. We spend $150 billion every year to treat obesity-related conditions, and that number is growing.
Obesity rates tripled in the past 30 years, a trend that means, for the first time in our history, American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents.
We need to get moving. Join First Lady Michelle Obama, community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms and dads in a nationwide campaign to tackle the challenge of childhood obesity.
Let’s Move! has an ambitious but important goal: to solve the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation.
Michelle Obama
Portland local produce for school
22.02.10 / All Topics / Author: Jermaine Anderson / Comments: (0)
{Would be also nice in the schools next to the salad bar.}
Chiquita Takes New Step In Its Innovation Strategy; Fruit Juice Bars
Open On Dubai Metro
February 16, 2010
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. today announced the signing of an
international master franchise agreement in the Middle East for the
operation of Chiquita Fruit Juice Bars, as part of its global
innovation strategy. The first series of locations are already open,
making it even more enjoyable to use the Dubai Metro. Consumers can
stop at the juice bars and have a choice of quality products ranging
from fresh fruits products, made-to-order freshly prepared juices,
fruit cuts, milk shakes, power drinks and smoothies and a variety of
other healthy snacks.
Dubai metro
“Chiquita Fruit Juice Bars are part of our strategy to leverage and
expand Chiquita’s brand around the globe,” said Fernando Aguirre,
chairman and chief executive officer of Chiquita. “We’re delighted to
partner with FFCO to bring to Dubai convenient and nutritious fruit
beverages, which have been very popular in Europe. Our partners’ core
business is based on a strong history of operating success in fruits
and vegetables throughout the Middle East. This partnership will help
us to meet the growing demand for convenient beverages that are
healthy, fresh and nutritious.”
“We know people will welcome the presence of our Fruit Juice Bars on
the Metro,” said Mr. Abdul Reza Mansouri, partner of Fresh Fruits
Company which is a major distributor of Chiquita in the Middle East.
“All our fruits are in peak condition and the drinks are all freshly
prepared, which means we can offer nature-fresh, healthy and
refreshing choices to consumers.”
The outlets are located at three stations that opened in September of
2009 – the Union Square, Dubai International Financial Centre, and
Rigga. When the Metro becomes fully operational, Chiquita Fruit Juice
Bars will be found at 11 stations around the network. The Dubai
locations are the first to be opened under an international master
franchise agreement, which establishes the right to grant sub-
franchises of Chiquita Fruit Bars within certain countries in the
Mideast.
Over the course of the last several years, Chiquita has successfully
launched product initiatives and joint ventures that capitalize on its
strong brand equity. Products like Just Fruit in a Bottle in Europe
and Chiquita to Go in North America have leveraged Chiquita’s strong
reputation for quality and freshness.
02.11.09 / All Topics / Author: Jermaine Anderson / Comments: (21)
Tags: adult health, advice, apples, bacteria, Blog, bugs, cabbage, carrots, chemicals, cooking ideas, eating, eating healthy, eggs, exercise, food, food illness, girls, grapes, habits, Healthy, herbicides, legs, lemon, lettuce, limes, nutrition, oranges, organic, pesticides, plums, prunes, pumpkin, rinsing, running, skinny, tips, walking, washing, washing fruits, washing vegetables, water, work-out, workout, young adults
Do you know where your carrots, potatoes, oranges and tomatoes have been? Unless your fruits and vegetables are organic, most likely they were produce in a field covered in pesticides and herbicides. Although the pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables are considered to be controlled at safe levels for human intake, I don’t want those chemicals in my body, do you?
Most fruits and vegetables are handled by several different pairs of hands in the fields, then in the warehouses, and finally again in the grocery store. Be aware that bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella and E. Coli may be lurking on your fruits and vegetables, whether they are organically grown or conventionally grown. All of these bacteria can cause food- borne illness.
How to Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables Tips:
1) Begin by keeping your cooking area (kitchen top), refrigerator, cookware and cutlery clean.
2) Always wash your hands before preparing meals and handling fruits and vegetables.
3) Keep fresh greens, fruits and vegetables away from uncooked meats to avoid cross-contamination.
4) Avoid bruised, moldy and mushy produce.
5) Wait until just before you eat or prepare your fruits and vegetables to wash them.
**Fruits and vegetables have natural coatings that keep moisture inside, so washing them can make them spoil sooner.
6) Wash all pre-packaged fruits and vegetables, even if it is labeled pre-washed.
7) Wash all parts of your fruits and vegetables, even if you don’t plan on eating them. Bacteria can live on the rind of an orange or the skin of a cucumber, for example. Though you may peel them away and toss them in the trash, the bacteria can be transferred from the outside of the fruit or vegetable to the knife you use to cut them, and then onto the parts you will be eating.
**Gently rub fruits and vegetables under running water. No need to use any soaps, detergents, bleaches or other toxic cleaning chemicals. These chemicals will leave a residue of their own on your produce.
14.09.09 / All Topics / Author: Jermaine Anderson / Comments: (21)
Tags: agriculture chemicals, Blog, eating healthy, internet, legs, nutrition, online, skinny, vegatable, water, weight loss, weight resolution, work-out, workout, young adults
- Leave a note of the direction and path of your run with a friend or family member.
- NEVER wear a headset. You need your ears to listen to your surroundings. Especially your back.
- Run with a partner. A dog is great idea!
- Have several running patterns, run on lite paths, and avoid secluded and unpopulated areas.
- Trust your intuition.
- Carry identification that includes your name, address, phone number, etc
- If you run at night, wear reflective clothing. This allows drivers to see you.
- Run against traffic so you can see the approaching vehicles.
- If possible carry your cell phone with you in case of an emergency.
10.09.09 / All Topics, Announcements, Community News, FruitClimber News, FruitClimber Receipes / Author: Jermaine Anderson / Comments: (1)
Tags: adult health, agriculture chemicals, Blog, bodies, breakfast, Change diet, children, eating, eating healthy, exercise, fruits, girls, improve eating habits, nutrition, organic, reduce health risk, reduce virus, weight loss, weight resolution
Are you eating the right vegetables and fruits to help prevent contacting any virus this upcoming cold and flu season? Try to incorporate vegetables into your daily diet and add fresh fruits to your breakfast.
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, cardiovascular disease and cancer rank as the leading causes of death in the U.S. and in most industrialized countries. Eating fresh fruit and vegetables regularly is associated with reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, Alzheimer disease, cataracts, and some of the common problems linked with aging. The journal also states that prevention is more effective than treating these types of chronic disease.
Visit FruitCl
imbers.com Recipe tips for some ideas.
22.08.09 / All Topics / Author: Jermaine Anderson / Comments: (1)
Since July 1, chains with at least 20 restaurants statewide have been required to provide diners with the gory nutritional details –including calories. The second phase of the law starts January 1, 2011. California restaurants must print calories on menus or indoor menu boards.
