Breakfast has been an important part of American culture ever since pioneer days. Early settlers started their day with various forms of corn (which was plentiful and accessible) including corn bread, Johnnycakes and corn pones. In 1894, John Harvey Kellogg and his brother Will Keith Kellogg accidentally came up with the idea of cornflakes after overcooking some wheat in a pot, … [Read more...] about Best Healthy Breakfast Foods To Help Start Your Day
The 5 Worst Diet Mistakes People Make Often
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 65 percent of adults in the U.S. are considered either overweight or obese. Someone is considered overweight if their body mass index (BMI—a measure of weight in relation to height) is 25 to 29.9, and obese with a score of 30 or higher. Regardless of the cause of extra pounds, most people have to make changes in … [Read more...] about The 5 Worst Diet Mistakes People Make Often
5 Least Effective Exercises For Building Muscle
Americans are increasingly interested in fitness—aerobic exercise, weight training and muscle tone in particular. The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association estimates that there are over 29,000 health clubs in the U.S. and that membership in these clubs has risen by over 10 percent in recent years. At the same time, many people who start out at a club stop … [Read more...] about 5 Least Effective Exercises For Building Muscle
Longevity Diet: Amazing Foods For Better Health & Longer Life
People once believed that disease and disability were an inevitable part of aging, and that longevity was a matter of good luck or hearty genes. But over the years, scientific research has shown that along with other healthy behaviors, what you eat every day can help counter the effects of aging and contribute to a long and productive life. According to the National Institute … [Read more...] about Longevity Diet: Amazing Foods For Better Health & Longer Life
Best & Simple Exercises For People With Bad Knees
The knee is a complex joint made up of bones, ligaments, cartilage and fluid. Tendons and muscles surround and support the knee, and injury or disease involving any of these components can cause pain or disability. Although it may seem that moving the knee while having pain or other knee-related symptoms is not a good idea, doing focused exercises can go a long way in … [Read more...] about Best & Simple Exercises For People With Bad Knees