Category Archives: Health

February 22, 2012
10:31 pm
by: Alan

Juicing…The Good Kind…

As some of you know, a few months ago I did a juice fast for 15 days. Within that time I dropped 17lbs and kept it off for 2 months before my will became weak with high stress and “way … Continue reading →

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February 11, 2012
10:17 am
by: Alan

Pullups: A Difficult and Amazing Exercise

Pullups are hard and for some people (like me) they are really really hard. This difficult exercise works out the lats, biceps, and middle back all with a single action. There are several variations such as reverse grip pullups (chin … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2012
8:38 pm
by: deerhaunter

Spagehtti Squash! a great pasta alternative.

Yes a magical squash that turns into spaghetti when you cook it. I hear rumors it makes a good hash brown too. Method: Just get in there and cut it in half (lengthwise) or quarters. You don’t want to cut … Continue reading →

Posted in Eat THIS Not THAT, Food, Health

February 6, 2012
10:36 pm
by: Alan

Potatoes! The Occasional Indulgence

Potatoes are delicious and can be prepared in several different ways (healthy and unhealthy) to make them even more delicious. Unfortunately in our society, the potato is commonly used as a catalyst for many unhealthy foods like hot oil, butter, … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2012
6:12 pm
by: Alan

Stretch! Stretch! Stretch!

Throughout my life I have always been instructed to stretch before physical activities. Though there is a bit of debate on the usefulness of stretching before working out it is a fact that stretching will make you more flexible. The … Continue reading →

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February 3, 2012
11:54 pm
by: Alan

5 Worst And Best Things To Eat At McDonalds

McDonalds is one of Americas largest fast food chains and they are everywhere. Their prices are affordable and when your in a rush, the taste is acceptable. I myself stopped off at one when I was in a rush and … Continue reading →

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February 2, 2012
11:08 pm
by: Alan

Spicy Food, So Many Benefits

Many people love spicy food (I know I do), but other than its delicious burn, it can have healthy passive attributes. For those who don’t know, Capsasin is the ingredient in many foods that make things spicy. Several peppers naturally … Continue reading →

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January 30, 2012
10:33 pm
by: Alan

Coffee: Better For You Than You Think

Somewhere along the line coffee got a bad wrap as being “bad” for you. While not all the effects of coffee are positive (such as dehydration) the research continues on its benefits. According to Frank Hu, MD, MPH, PhD: “There … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2012
11:23 pm
by: Alan

Weight Loss:Men Vs Women

There is a common belief that men lose weight faster than women. But is this common belief true? The answer is yes…mostly. Men have a genetic advantage because we naturally have more muscle due to testosterone. There is also a … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2012
10:11 pm
by: Alan

Eat This Not That: 20 Worst Foods In America

There are a lot of bad foods out on the market, but which ones are the worst? Men’s Health’s ongoing series “EAT This NOT That” has compiled a list of the 20 worst foods in America and put them into … Continue reading →

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