Osteoporosis

Did you know osteoporosis currently affects over 2 million Australians? But what exactly is osteoporosis and is there anything we can do to prevent this condition? In this blog post Brian walks us through the best bone building exercises to incorporate into our workouts and also reinforces the important role rest plays on our muscles (and bones).

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

How To Avoid Overeating Are you a constant overeater? Don’t worry, we’re all guilty of it - boredom, stress, too many snacks in reach, not having the ability to clearly define and identify hunger…. the excuses are endless. But why do we do it? And more importantly, what can we do to shake the habit? In this blog post, Susie explains the reasons why we sometimes overeat and offers her top ten tips on how to get in touch with our bodies natural appetite signals. ...
Light Spinach Dip Need ideas for a healthy afternoon snack? Why not try this light spinach dip, provided by Susie Burrell. It’s the perfect option to accompany some crackers, nuts or some wholemeal bread. Enjoy! ...
Veganism Veganism – what exactly does this term mean? According to www.vrg.org a vegan is: “A vegetarian who does not eat meat, fish, or poultry. In addition to being vegetarian, a vegan does not use other animal products and by-products such as eggs, dairy products, honey, leather, fur, silk, wool, cosmetics, and soaps derived from animal products”. For many, this is a choice based on environmental benefits, ethical reasons or simply personal preferences. With so many nutritional benefits found in animal based products though, could a vegan diet deprive you of the key vitamins the body needs?...
8 Exotic Meats That Are Actually Healthy (and Delicious) Most adventurous eaters have probably gone beyond the basic burger to try duck or even bison. But ostrich, goat, or alligator? Aren’t those animals that you’d find in a zoo—not on a plate? More and more restaurants and chefs are incorporating non-traditional meats as a different but delicious option for the health-savvy, environmentally conscious, or simply curious consumer. Turns out, many of these exotic meats are actually lower in fat, higher in protein, and just as tasty as traditional beef or pork cuts that make up the majority of meat in the standard American diet. Plus, eating a wider...
Can You Pay Poor People To Quit Smoking? Peter Orszag was President Obama’s first Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Like many high-ramking Democrats, he landed on his feet as Vice Chairman of Citibank. He also writes a very good column for Bloomberg View. His latest column discusses financial incentives to quit smoking. Unfortunately, it ignores an obvious challenge to the thesis he supports: That poor people can be paid to quit smoking. The income gap between smokers and nonsmokers has grown. And it’s something companies may need to address directly in their efforts to help employees kick the habit. Over the past several decades, smoking...