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Everyone at some point gets plagued by the inevitable sweet tooth. All you want to eat is warm cookies, ice cream, or even a bag of candy. Although you may think the only way to get rid of the sweet tooth is to satisfy it by actually eating those sugary delectables, there are actually a few alternatives you can try that are a little bit healthier.
Fruits: One of the best ways to get rid of a sugar craving is to treat it with the natural sugars in organic fruits. The sugars in fruits are not only good for you, but will also help you get in your daily needed fruit intake. The natural sweetness of organic berries or apples should be enough to cure the craving, if not, try adding a sprinkle or organic raw sugar or cinnamon.
Drinks: If you are craving some sort of liquid sugar, do not reach for the soda or the liquor cabinet, try to reach for a nice organic tea or a refreshing glass of organic juice, but only if it is 100%. You can get more flavoring to satisfy your taste buds by choosing a flavored tea and the tea can be served either hot or cold, depending on your preference. For the juice, the best way to make sure it is 100% is to make it yourself. If you have the luxury of a juicer, take advantage of it in times of need like this.
Stevia: Instead of adding sugar to make something sweeter, add a little bit of organic stevia to your food or drink. Stevia is a calorie free alternative to sugar that can be as much as thirty times sweeter than sugar. Stevia is an extract from a sweet leaved plant.
Instead of going straight for the bad, try to be a little more health conscious when curing that sweet tooth. You never know, these cures might be even more satisfying than the high calorie fatty sugar foods.
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Sources:
“3 Options to cure your sweet tooth”. Guiding Stars. Web. 26 July 2010. http://www.guidingstars.com/healthy-tips/3-options-to-cure-your-sweet-tooth/.
“What are some natural alternatives to sugar?”. Wisegeek. Web. 26 July 2010. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-natural-alternatives-to-sugar.htm.
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Everyone when they are working out has different preferences in what genre of music pumps them up. The music that you listen to while you are working out is meant to motivate you and keep your mind occupied while you are getting into shape. Here are some suggestions of playlists of different genre’s to listen to while working out:
Rap/Hip-Hop:
• Rock Star by N.E.R.D.
• 99 Problems by Jay-Z
• Where’d You Go by Fort Minor
• Make the World Go Round by Nas
• When I Look In Your Eyes by OutKast
• Out Here Grindin’ by DJ Khaled
• Bring Em Out by T.I.
• Lose Yourself by Eminem
• Money Maker by Ludacris
• Hey Ya! By OutKast
• Yeah by Ludacris and Usher
• Pump It by Black Eyed Peas
• Duck Down by The Roots
Rock:
• One Step Close by Linkin Park
• Break My Fall by Breaking Benjamin
• Big Wheel by Tori Amos
• I Want It All by Queen
• Five Becomes Four by Yellowcard
• The Levee’s Gonna Break by Bob Dylan
• That Was Me by Paul McCartney
• Tusk by Fleetwood Mac
• Scars by Papa Roach
• Little Dreamer by Van Halen
• Without You Here by Goo Goo Dolls
• Wonderwall by Oasis
Country:
• Tennessee River Run by Darryl Worley
• Feel That Fire by Dierks Bentley
• He Ain’t the Leavin’ Kind by Rascal Flatts
• If Ever I Could Love by Keith Urban
• Our Song by Taylor Swift
• Mi Vida Loca by Pam Tillis
• American Ride by Toby Keith
• Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band
• God’s Gonna Cut You Down by Johnny Cash
• Leave the Pieces by The Wreckers
• American Saturday Night by Brad Paisley
• Unstoppable b Rascal Flatts
• Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
Alternative:
• Get Over It by OK Go
• Creep by Radiohead
• No No No by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
• Santeria by Sublime
• Fireflies by Owl City
• I’m Not Okay by My Chemical Romance
• Comfortable Liar by Chevelle
• Beverly Hills by Weezer
• Ocean Avenue by Yellowcard
• Down in Flames by Relient K
• Misery Business by Paramore
• Paper Planes by M.I.A.
• The New Transmission by Lostprophets
Pop:
• Clumsy by Fergie
• Sober by Pink
• Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson
• All The Things She Said by T.A.T.U.
• Mambo No.5 by Lou Bega
• One Less Lonely Girl by Justin Bieber
• Bye Bye Bye by *NSYNC
• I’d Do Anything by Simple Plan
• Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis
• Lovebug by The Jonas Brothers
• I’m Yours by Jason Mraz
• Sk8ter Boi by Avril Lavigne
• Just Dance by Lady GaGa
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Sources:
“Music at your speed.” Jog Tunes. Web. 17 July 2010. http://jogtunes.com/jtc/index.php.
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Although Bikram Yoga is the focus of much controversy due to extreme levels of heat during the session, there are many benefits of Bikram Yoga. Every person is different and people handle the heat differently, so understanding your body and knowing what you can handle is key with Bikram Yoga. Health conditions could limit someone’s ability to participate in Bikram Yoga, so consider how your body will react to the heat before exposing yourself to it.
Here are some of the benefits of Bikram Yoga:
• Reshapes the body
• Restores flexibility
• Tones, strengthens, and lengthens your muscles
• Strengthens your spine
• Improves circulation
• Reduces risk of sports injury
• Pain relief
• Weight loss
• Raises energy level
• Relieves stress
• Increase balance, coordination, focus, and discipline
• Clears your mind
• Calms your soul
• Ensures healthy and balanced functioning of the body’s internal systems
The direct benefits of the heat itself are as follows:
• Warms the muscles for greater flexibility
• Feel a deeper stretch
• Flushes the body of toxins
• Improves efficiency of the immune system
• Cardio workout
• Burns calories
• Builds endurance
When you go to the next yoga studio, if you are able to handle a high heat of about 105 degrees Fahrenheit, why not try a Bikram Yoga class? The experience could benefit your body in ways you never knew were possible from yoga.
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Sources:
“Benefits of Bikram Yoga”. Bikram Yoga. Web. 17 July 2010. http://www.bikramyogagvnc.com/benefits.htm.
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Every parent knows that children are always starving after they get off the bus from school, but who has time anymore to prepare elaborate snacks to satisfy their children? It may be easy just to grab a bag of chips or box of cookies, but that isn’t beneficial to your children’s health. Here are a few suggestions of some healthy after school snacks that take little time and effort:
1. Organic Brown Rice Cakes (unsalted or lightly salted) – To add taste to the rice cakes, try spreading them with organic peanut butter or other nut butter. If peanut butter is not a hit you can also top the rice cakes with reduced-fat natural cheese and/or organic lean meat.
2. Organic Fruits and Vegetables – Make these daily necessity foods easily accessible and appetizing for the children. Fresh organic fruit cut up in a large bowl in the fridge or a nice large bowl of crispy organic grapes. You can try serving organic vegetables with low fat dips or organic salad dressing, as well as hummus. You can also serve a long time favorite; organic celery sticks topped with organic peanut butter and raisins. Another quick alternative to fruit is unsweetened organic applesauce with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.
3. Organic Whole Grain, Low-fat Crackers – These crackers can be served with reduced-fat cheese and/or organic lean meat. They can also be served with organic peanut butter or reduced-fat organic cream cheese.
4. Organic Hummus – This savory dip created from chick peas can be used as a dip with the crackers stated above or you can use organic tortillas or organic pita chips.
5. Organic Air-popped Popcorn – You can either serve the popcorn plain or sprinkled with garlic powder, organic parmesan cheese, or other organic salt free seasonings.
6. Unsweetened Organic Whole Grain Cereal and Low-Fat Organic Milk – To add flavor and natural sugars, you can top the cereal with fresh organic fruit like blueberries, sliced bananas, or strawberries, or you can also add dried organic fruits like raisins or cranberries.
7. Organic Reduced-Fat String Cheese – Organic string cheese is a great source of protein and calcium and can be eaten along with many things, such as, the crackers, fruit, vegetables, popcorn, or crackers stated above.
8. Organic Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie – This is a snack that you can be creative with and cater it specifically to your child. Different frozen organic fruits or different flavors of organic yogurt or frozen yogurt can be used. To change the consistency you can blend in ice cubes or add a splash of organic milk.
So next time your child jumps off that bus and heads straight for the fridge, keep these healthy, inexpensive, and quick suggestions in mind. They will keep your wallet and your children happy.
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Sources:
“10 Healthy After-School Snacks”. HealthCastle.com. Web. 17 July 2010. http://www.healthcastle.com/children_afterschool_snacks.shtml.
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Quality family time is something that every family needs to make a weekly routine. Instead of sitting on the couch and watching a movie, why not get your family involved in a fun fitness activity to keep everyone happy. Friendly competition is always healthy in families…..as long as it stays friendly! You can always get everyone excited and involved by making it a competition and the winner doesn’t have to do the dishes that night. We all know that would get the kids excited!
If the weather is permissible it is always great to get outside in the fresh air and enjoy an activity. Outdoor activities also get you out in the sun(be sure to wear your SPF), can involve a lot of people, and you can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors while enjoying a fun activity. A great sport to involve the whole family in is a nice game of beach volleyball. The game not only involves everyone, but it is also a great leg workout while running and jumping in the sand. The kids will also love getting nice and dirty diving for balls in the sand.
As we all know, sometimes it is hard to coordinate a time when everyone can to get together because of busy and conflicting schedules. Therefore, evening activities are great. An evening walk or bike ride is a great time to wind down from the day and also re-connect with your family by talking about the day’s events.
Here are some more great fun family fitness ideas:
• Swimming race
• Volleyball game (beach or regular)
• Ping pong tournament
• Horse shoes tournament
• Hula-hoop competition
• Play catch or Frisbee on the beach
• Family evening walk (bring the dog if you have one)
• Family bike ride
• Celebrating with wind – fly a kite
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Sources:
“The Energy Buzz”. Strategic Energy Coaching, Inc.. Web. 14 July 2010. http://energy-for-me.com/?page_id=33.
