Almond butter has emerged as the healthier alternative to use in your diet. Almond butter, which is equally delicious, is more nutritious than most other types of sandwich spreads. Almond butter is a food paste made from almonds. Almond butter may be crunchy or smooth, and is generally "stir" (susceptible to oil separation) or "no-stir" (emulsified). Almond butter may be … [Read more...]
Vitamin D Deficiency Related to Obesity Spike
Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018. The study conducted by Rachida Rafiq and colleagues from the VU University Medical Center and Leiden University Medical Center in Netherlands reported that Vitamin D levels are … [Read more...]
Staying Active As You Age – CBD Cream For Arthritis
Arthritis is very common among people, but not so many people understand what having arthritis actually means for the suffer on a daily basis. Due to the fact that there are 100 different types of arthritis, it’s not unsurprisingly that the confusion exists. According to the Arthritis Foundation, common arthritis joint symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased … [Read more...]
Sculpting the Calve Muscles
Calve Muscle Anatomy There are two primary muscle groups on the back of the lower legs - the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscles. The soleus is a wide, flat muscle that lies beneath the heart shaped gastrocnemius. Both muscles contract to extend the feet and toes, but the soleus can only fully contract when your leg is bent to at least a 30-degree angle. There are several … [Read more...]
5 Yoga Stretches to Strengthen Your Calves
The calf is made up of two muscles on the back of your lower leg: The gastrocnemius is the larger calf muscle. It forms the visible bulge beneath the skin. The soleus is a smaller, flat muscle that lies underneath the gastrocnemius muscle. Both heads of the gastrocnemius merge together about halfway down the calf and form the calcaneal tendon (the Achilles tendon). … [Read more...]
Dana Humphrey Shares How Fitness Changed Her Life
Today we have a new story to inspire and motivate you to lead a healthier lifestyle. Let's hear Dana Humphrey's journey. Women Fitness: When did you begin your fitness journey? What motivated you to embark on this journey? Dana Humphrey: Since I was in 5th grade I have been actively working out, running, walking, biking, sports etc. I have done triathlons, marathons, 1/2 … [Read more...]
Olympic, World & European Champion Lizzy Yarnold Creates History Yet Again!
Double Olympic Champion Lizzy Yarnold MBE cemented her place in sporting history not once, but twice. Lizzy sensationally won her second Olympic Gold at the PyeongChang 2018 Games, adding to the Gold she won in Sochi in 2014, becoming the first Team GB winter athlete to retain their Olympic title. Team GB’s most decorated Winter Olympian was also the first British athlete … [Read more...]
Obesity: A Health Risk during Pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy is without physical or psychological pathology in the mother or fetus and results in the delivery of a healthy baby. Obesity is associated with many pregnancy complications. It's more difficult for women to get pregnant when they are overweight, and if pregnancy does occur, the risk ofcomplications during pregnancy and problems for the baby after birth … [Read more...]
Fast Food Shops Near Schools Should be Banned: Yes or No?
Childhood obesity is on the rise, with almost one in 10 four and five-year-olds hitting dangerously fat levels. Advertising and different forms of food and beverage marketing to children of all age group are widespread across the world and are influencing children’s food preferences, purchase requests and consumption patterns. Overweight and obese children are at higher … [Read more...]
Model Gracie Phillips Talks About Her Love For Modeling In Her First Interview With Women Fitness
Soon to become an international sensation, Gracie Phillips, who has made a name for herself as a top model at the powerhouse modeling agency Wilhelmina, is the daughter of the Golden Globe nominated actor Lou Diamond Phillips, whose breakthrough came when he starred as Ritchie Valens in the biographical drama film LA BAMBA, and for the Academy Award-nominated STAND AND … [Read more...]
Nutrition And Exercise Tips To Reduce Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is a very common disease worldwide which affects one in five individuals in America and as it looks it will have a significant increase by 2030(1). The term arthritis actually refers to a variety of conditions where the musculoskeletal system (specifically the joints) and the skin are affected and provoke different rheumatic diseases, such as fibromyalgia, rheumatoid … [Read more...]
Top 5 Summer Dresses For 2018
A perfect summer dress, is what one should have which is well suited right from the fabric, style, color, to the accessories that go with it. Some colors will look super chic only in summer. The colors of 2018 are pastel shades, especially pastel pink is a rage. Bohemian bright prints and contrast colors are also the talk of the town. For a casual summer day opt for … [Read more...]
The Positive Effects Of Coffee: Facts And Recipes That’ll Have You Buzzing
Civilization's relationship with coffee dates back to the 11th century with its popularization in the 15th century. For nearly a millennia, coffee beans have been brewed for their positive cognitive effects. What do we know about coffee, now, and what are those effects? Rapid Energy Boost Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant, that blocks the Adenosine neurotransmitter. This … [Read more...]
Seaweed: Weightoss Help From the Ocean
A seaweed-based fiber supplement, taken daily before meals, helped people lose weight in a newstudy funded by a Danish Company. The supplement is based on the seaweed extractalginate, a thickening agent and a common ingredient in foods like soups and jellies. Seaweed is a wonder crop, with notable health benefits. For ages, the Asians have eaten foods wrapped in dried seaweed. … [Read more...]
Weighing the Benefits of Natural Birth
The number of c-section (A cesarean section, also called a c-section, is a surgical procedure performed when a vaginal delivery is not possible or safe, or when the health of the mother or the baby is at risk. During this procedure, the baby is delivered through surgical incisions made in the abdomen and the uterus.) deliveries has increased steeply from 4.5 percent of all … [Read more...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Macular Degeneration
A meta-analysis published in the June 2008 issue of Archives of Ophthalmology found that consumption of foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish and flax, is linked to a reduction in the risk of age-related macular degeneration(AMD) - a common eye disease. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss among elderly people. There … [Read more...]
Training While Sick
Nothing can bring progress to a halt more than when you are sick. We are often asked the question, should I train while I am sick? The answer to that question really depends on what you mean by sick. Is it a cold? The flu? Allergies? Most people confuse the common cold for the flu. However, these are different types of illnesses. The flu is caused by viruses known as Influenza … [Read more...]
The Top 3 Running Injuries & How To Recover From Them
Make no mistake about it: Incorporate running into your daily routine, and there’s a good probability injury may follow. While estimates on running injuries vary, between 30 to 75 percent of runners are injured each year. No one told you that before running the marathon. Most types of running injuries take place when you train too fast, too hard (apply repeated force on a … [Read more...]
Shirley Miller Calls Boxing A Healthy Addiction!
While playing the role of a caretaker, a mother and a wife, women often neglect their own health. That's what happened with Shirley too. But she soon took things under her control and you can see how that transformed her. Today we have a new story to inspire and motivate you to lead a healthier lifestyle. Let's hear Shirley Miller's journey. Women Fitness: You began your … [Read more...]
Former Miss World Rosanna Davison Talks About How Turning Vegan Changed Her Life
Rosanna Davison is an Irish actress, singer, writer, model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss World 2003. She is the daughter of musician Chris de Burgh, and the song "For Rosanna" was written by her father for his 1986 album, Into the Light in her honour. Rosanna has been following a vegetarian diet for more than a decade, but recently transitioned to a vegan diet to … [Read more...]
Improving your Metabolism
We know that our bodies need fuel, as does a car. We can increase the performance of a car with good fuel, and we know that cheap or incorrect fuel causes unnecessary wear and tear on the engine. For us it’s the same: we work better on good quality fuel and burn more fuel when inactive, to power basic processes such as breathing and blood circulation. Fat loss can be achieved … [Read more...]
Celebrating National Egg Month With Chef Kathy Fang
Eggs are often known as the perfect food, as they contain almost all the essential nutrients you need. Eggs contain 11 key nutrients and are loaded with lean protein. Boiled eggs are perfect for a quick snack or great for a simple breakfast when scrambled. Eggs are extremely versatile whether you bake them, steam them, scramble them, or use them to make a sauce and for this … [Read more...]
Common Posture Errors & Exercises to Fix Them
Women due to faulty lifestyle tend to end up with back pain. Improving ones posture is unlikely to uproot the cause of back pain, but it may help reduce muscle tension. Correcting your posture may feel awkward at first because your body has become so used to sitting and standing in a particular way. But with a bit of practise, good posture will become second nature and be … [Read more...]
Best Sunscreens To Buy This Summer
The summer heat is absolutely killing and it begins to damage our skin even before we can see it. Therefore, to protect your skin from the harmful radiations of the sun, it is a must to wear a good sunscreen. Check out Women Fitness' best sunscreens to buy this summer. 1. Osmosis Skincare's Protect Ultra Sheer SPF 30, $30 2. All Good Sport Sunscreen SPF 30, … [Read more...]
Stephanie Lincoln On Breaking Some Weight Loss Myths & The Truth About Keto Diet
Have you ever wondered why, in spite of doing all the right things, you may still be piling on some unhealthy weight? Today we have a new story to inspire and motivate you to lead a healthier lifestyle. Let's hear Stephanie Lincoln's journey. Women Fitness: You began your fitness journey in 2015, when in spite of doing all the "right" things, you were gaining pounds. What … [Read more...]
Counselor, Life Coach & Master NLP Practitioner Anna Williamson Shares Her Struggles With Anxiety
Counselor, life coach and Master NLP practitioner, Anna Williamson is a host on talkRADIO. As an experienced broadcaster, Anna uses these skills as an agony aunt and psychology expert previously appearing on This Morning, Good Morning Britain and Channel 5’s Big Brother’s Bit on the Side. She was also host for the National Lottery Xtra and her first book ‘Breaking Mad,’ an … [Read more...]
A Back Packers Guide To Staying Healthy
I am currently 3 weeks into the trip of a lifetime travelling around Indonesia, Vietnam and Cambodia. Even after an intense travel regime consisting of flights, boat trips, bus’s and one very strange moped journey on the back of a local Vietnamese man named hung (who went on to steal my beats headphones). I am feeling very healthy and happy in my skin. For so many people … [Read more...]
Model Afiya Bennett Shares Details About Her Life As A Model
Afiya Bennett became a popular face when she competed in Naomi Campbell's modeling competition reality show, The Face. She has also appeared in ads for Levi's, Nike, and Rihanna's Fenty Beauty, and was featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2018 Casting Call. She's a global brand ambassador for Fiji water. Get to know more about this exotic beauty in her exclusive interview … [Read more...]
5 Low Calorie Homemade Ice Creams: Make Sure You Try Them
Ice creams are anytime favorite, especially when they are packed with nourishment and low-calories. Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Ingredients: ¾ cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of choice) 60g (⅔ cup) Chocolate Whey Protein Powder 63g (3 tbs) Raw Honey (Pure Maple Syrup or Agave Nectar work too) 6oz Dark Chocolate, melted ( 70% … [Read more...]
Love Island’s Cally Jane Beech Gives Us A Glimpse Into Her Lifestyle
Model and reality TV star Cally Jane Beech is best known for her appearance on the reboot of the show Love Island. She formerly held the title of Miss Great Britain. With over 405,000 followers on Instagram, Cally is one of the most popular faces of Reality TV. Women Fitness President Namita Nayyar had the fantastic opportunity to speak with the beautiful actress and loving … [Read more...]
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