Real poison in Halloween candy is the SUGAR!!

http://www.healthjackal.com/health/2010/10/29/the-real-poison-in-halloween-candy-sugar/

This article talks about the most sugar filled holiday of the year! Halloween is a lot of fun especially because you get to be anything you want to be, but you must watch the amount of candy you eat! In the past there was major concern with poison being put in Halloween candy and we were taught to look for open wrappers and what to do if we found something like that. But this article is saying the worst thing in Halloween candy is actually the amount of sugar in it. With the rising level of obesity in the country, candy eating must be monitored among children and even yourself. I am guilty of overeating candy but the after effects are not worth it, especially because there is a big chance of a headache and a stomach ache!

Myths about food and dieting... don't believe the lies!

Myth: Eating most of your calories in the evening promotes weight gain.

Fact: No matter when you eat them, you gain weight when you eat more calories than you burn off. However, mindless munching in front of the TV at night can push calorie intake over the top.

Myth: Fat free is calorie free.

Fact: Some people indulge in extra-large servings of fat-free foods, such as cookies, cakes and crackers, without realizing that these foods may contain the same amount or even more calories than regular versions. Get the facts on fat-free foods by checking food labels for the serving size and number of calories per serving. Fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. However, other low fat or no fat foods may still contain a lot of calories. To make such foods taste better, extra sugar, flour, or starch thickeners are usually added. These ingredients are high in calories and may lead to weight gain.

Myth: Carbohydrates (or sugars) cause weight gain.

Fact: Carbohydrates do not cause weight gain unless they contribute to excess calorie intake. The same holds true for protein and fat. Findings from the National Weight Control Registry show that people who successfully maintain weight loss tend to eat diets that are higher in carbohydrates and lower in fat, in addition to watching their total calorie intake. However, some people who eat a diet that is extremely high in carbohydrates and low in protein and fat get hungry sooner, which may trigger overeating.

Myth: Extra protein makes you strong.

Fact: The theory adopted behind this fact is that, you can eat a food with low energy density, such as lettuce, and consume a huge amount for few calories. This belief is true to some extent as lettuce leaves practically do not contain calories. A tablespoon of butter has the same number of calories as 10 cups of leaf lettuce. However, generally they are not eaten alone and most lettuce sauces are high in fat.

Myth: Processed foods are not as nutritious as fresh foods.

Fact: Many processed foods are just as nutritious or in some cases even more nutritious than fresh foods depending on the manner in which they are processed.Frozen vegetables are usually processed within hours of harvest. There is little nutrient loss in the freezing process so frozen vegetables retain their high vitamin and mineral content. In contrast, fresh vegetables are picked and transported to market. It can take days or even weeks before they reach the dinner table and vitamins are gradually lost over time no matter how carefully the vegetables are transported and stored.

Some processed foods, such as breads and breakfast cereals, have vitamins and minerals added for extra nutrition. In fact, the growing interest in health and nutrition has spurred the production of a whole new range of foods with added health and nutritional benefits (called "functional foods") such as fat spreads with added fiber to lower cholesterol.

A website for a man and a website for a woman

Men are from mars and women are from Venus.
this just means that men and women are very different from each other. They do not have the same body structure, same metabolism, or same muscles. So that means men and women shouldn't work out the same and shouldn't follow the same diet. These sites are specifically designed for a man or a woman.

http://www.womenfitness.net/

This site is designed for every type of woman. There are tips on how to lose weight, how to diet, how to work out when pregnant, fitness for models, what can prevent breast cancer, stress relievers, how to strength train, and many more things. They also have a shopping section where you can buy workout clothes(clearly designed for women). There is even a section where you can "ask the experts" people such as nutritionists, physicians, trainers, and even makeup artists. The list of what this website can do will can go on and on.

http://www.gymaddiction.com/tipshints.html

This site is designed for men. Although this site is not as good looking as the womens site, it still has alot of the same valuable information. It mainly focuses on building muscle. It shows you the number of reps to do and for what part of the body. It also tell you what you need to do and when to do it. Diet tips are also given as well as nutrition facts. This is an anti steroids site and all about the natural way to build muscle.


Both of these sites are equally helpful and well rounded. Like I said in an earlier blog, you shouldn't exercise without properly dieting as well. These sites are helpful because they show both.

Susan G. Komen 3 day for the Cure

Susan G. Komen 3 Day for the Cure is a National Philanthropic Trust Project to find a cure for breast cancer. The 3-Day for the cure route cover approximately 15-22 miles each day for three days in a row, totalling approximately 60 miles. All walkers must agree to raise a minimum of $2,300 for the 3-Day for the Cure in order to walk. You can organize teams and raise money and train for the walk together. This organization provides coaches to assist you every step of the journey, helping you challenge yourself and succeed. It is not only good exercise but its for a good cause. They also proved food and beverages to keep you going, as well as rest areas, safety guidelines and medical support. Every night they give you a two person tent to sleep in as well as hot meals.

Reading this you might think that this is either too difficult or too long, but all of this isn't for nothing. "The net proceeds fund breast cancer research, education, and community outreach programs. Since it inception, more than $400 million has been raised." Breast cancer is responsible for a countless number of deaths among both women and men.

There is an upcoming walk here in Philadelphia from October 15-17. If you don't want to walk you can donate your money or support. To learn all the details or donate to the cause the official website is http://the3day.org/site/PageServer?PageServer?pagename=homepage