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Acai Berry: Fruit or Fruitless?
Acai (ah-sah-ee, ah-sigh-ee) is a fruit hailing from Central and Southern America. If you’ve been on the internet in the last couple of years, you have no doubt seen advertisements for these acai berries and acai supplements. Time and time again I have seen so many claims as to the health benefits of this miracle fruit, so I have finally decided to look into it myself. Where it is grown, it is widely consumed in various forms (smoothies and other juice drinks, alcohol, ice cream flavors, and even mixed with cereal). There’s no doubt about what it is – a fruit. What is in doubt are the claims made by the hundreds or thousands of distributors and advertisers that are peddling this product. Flip through any magazine or spend any time … Read entire article »
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Running to Lose Weight (Sundays)
Running to lose weight is one of my all-time favorites for general fitness, and is a front-runner (pun intended) in getting me to lose 30 pounds. I’m not talking about endurance training, I’m talking about interval running. What is interval running? In a nutshell, you perform several sprints with short rests in between, instead of running for 20 – 60 minutes straight. Of course, there are many variations to these sprint workouts, so you really can’t get bored with it. Getting started: If you’re like me, and you’re looking to get started with losing weight, start with something easy. This type of workout requires only a pair of running shoes and a track. On Sunday, go to your local high-school or college track. It should be vacant. For beginners: Walk or jog around … Read entire article »
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