by Cascade Ice on September 20, 2011
Nothing feels better than completing a rigorous workout. Although you might be tired, you feel accomplished. Don’t let that hard work go to waste! Below are some tips from Health.com to get the most out of your workout after it is all over.
Stretch, stretch, stretch! This will help prevent injuries and help with that next day soreness. Have a lot of tight knots? Use a foam roller to help get rid of them.
You do actually need to eat! Within two hours after you work out to help repair muscles. Eating some complex carbs and little bit of protein is ideal – try eating half a peanut sandwich on wheat .
Do be cautious of what you eat. As tempting as it is, don’t hit up that burger joint post workout. You worked really hard and this will only set you back.
Do you have any post workout tips? Please share with us below!
by Cascade Ice on September 12, 2011
The idea of a detox cleanse can seem pretty alluring. Lose weight very quickly. Even celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kat Von D have done these risky diets.
Why are detoxes so hazardous to your health? We’ve gathered the facts from Health.com about why detox might not be worth it:
- Our bodies already have natural detoxifiers. Our kidneys, liver and colon already serve this purpose!
- Detoxes, such as the Master Cleanse, can diminish nutrients our bodies need and can be very harmful.
- It can actual cause more toxins! Since your body is trying to burn up so much fat, toxins are released. This can cause bad breathe, nausea and even death in some cases.
If you are feeling weighed down, try eating more fruits and vegetables. The fiber in these super foods will help clear you out in a healthy way!
Has anyone out there had a bad experience with a cleanse?
by Cascade Ice on August 22, 2011
It’s that time of year again! Youngsters are gearing up to go back to the classroom with that spiffy new lunchbox in tow. However, packing a healthy lunch can be a challenge, especially if you have a picky eater!
A recent study from the University of Texas at Austin has revealed that most packed lunches aren’t safe. Most parents do not included ice packs in their child’s lunchbox, and the ones who do don’t provide as much as they should. Even if your child’s perishable items (like yogurt, cheese and deli meats) stay cool, they most likely aren’t staying cold. This temperature difference can cause a breeding ground for germs and cause your child to come home sick.
There are easy steps you can take to preventing this. Put your child’s beverage in the freezer the night before, it will serve as a second ice pack. Refrigerate items that may not necessarily need it, like oranges. Once again, it will help keep the lunchbox cold. Also, make sure to purchase a well insulated lunchbox for your kiddo. Thin plastic and tin lunchboxes may be cheaper but aren’t nearly as healthy.
How do you keep your child’s food from spoiling between home and school? Which of these tips will you use this school year?
by Cascade Ice on August 18, 2011
You have two hours left of your work day and your stomach begins to grumble. You slowly approach the break room and glance over at the vending machine. The shiny packaged snack options are almost calling your name as your dig in your pocket for spare change.
A lot of us experience this afternoon diet disaster, but how much do you really know about those afternoon vending indulgences? We have pulled some of the biggest vending machine downfalls from Fitness Magazine, so you know which vending machine snacks are the worst.
The least healthy vending machine snacks:
- Pop-tarts Frosted Strawberry
- 420 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 40g sugar
- Doritos
- 250 calories, 13g fat, 2.5g sat fat
- Skittles
- 250 calories, 2.5g fat, 2.5g sat fat
- Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers
- 160 calories, 8g fat, 2g sat fat
- Twix
- 280 calories, 14g fat, 11g sat fat
- 3 Musketeers
- 260 calories, 8g fat, 5g sat fat, 40g sugar
It’s amazing how much can be crammed into such a small package! Don’t let the vending machine ruin your diet. Pick snacks that are filling and good for you. Opt for fruit, low-fat cheese or anything with whole grains. They will help you feel full and have more nutritional value than most vending machine options.
How often do you snack throughout the day? What foods will you choose to replace your vending machine snacks?
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Nothing feels better than completing a rigorous workout. Although you might be tired, you feel accomplished. Don’t let that hard work go to waste! Below are some tips from Health.com to get the most out of your workout after it is all over.
