Exercise and Diet

Written by Ian Wide


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But, this second group of people does nothing in regard to altering their diets. They eat -- a lot -- and work out atrepparttar same time. These people do enjoy some ofrepparttar 140058 benefits ofrepparttar 140059 exercise program that they’ve embarked upon after buying their home gym equipment. But, inrepparttar 140060 long run, their health and fitness does not improve as much as it should givenrepparttar 140061 amount of time they spend working out. Their poor diets are holding them back.

Finally, there is a group of people who buy home fitness equipment that combinerepparttar 140062 use ofrepparttar 140063 personal gym with a responsible diet. These men and women understand that in order for them to enjoyrepparttar 140064 full benefits of working out, for them to achieverepparttar 140065 optimum benefits from their home fitness equipment, they need to responsibly regulate their diets as well.

These people who understandrepparttar 140066 important of exercise and diet will haverepparttar 140067 most dramatic results when it comes to their health and fitness. These people will haverepparttar 140068 most long lasting and beneficial results from their use of home fitness equipment. Diet and exercise, together, isrepparttar 140069 key to good health.



Ian Wide writes for health and fitness sites such as home fitness equipment and uk rowing machines.


Attack of the Cancer Fighting Tomatoes

Written by By Michael Brooks


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Giovannucci 1999 - Journal ofrepparttar National Cancer Institute This journal is a review of research studies available regarding cancer risk (not just prostate cancer) and intake of tomato based foods as well as blood lycopene levels. After identifying 72 studies that fit these criteria, it was found that an inverse relationship between tomato intake or blood lycopene levels and cancer risk was reported in 57 of them. Of these 57, it was found that 35 of these inverse relationships were statistically significant. It was also found that cancer protection from lycopene was strongest for prostate, colon and stomach cancers, but also appeared to have some benefit inrepparttar 140035 treatment of other cancers.

Rao et al. 1999 - Nutrition and Cancer This study examined plasma and prostate lycopene levels in cancer patients and a control group free of cancer. Though only 12 patients were in each group, significantly lower serum and prostate lycopene levels were found in those with cancer. Levels of other carotenoid substances did not vary betweenrepparttar 140036 groups.

Additional Benefits

In addition to fighting cancer,repparttar 140037 lycopene found in tomatoes has been associated with better mental activity in old age and a reduced risk of heart disease. A University of Maryland study found that tomatoes might protectrepparttar 140038 eyes by hampering macular degeneration, a cause of vision loss in older adults.

How do I get Lycopene into my body?

The best source of lycopene intake is through eating tomato-based products. This is more effective than supplementation. You will getrepparttar 140039 most lycopene through concentrates and processed products such as tomato paste, sauce, soup and canned tomatoes. Heating helps to release lycopene and adding a little light olive oil will increase absorption. Start packing your diet with more tomato based recipes and begin enjoyingrepparttar 140040 cancer fighting power ofrepparttar 140041 mighty tomato.

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Mike Brooks is a life long follower and proponent ofrepparttar 140042 fitness lifestyle. Mr. Brooks believes that being healthy is a choice and includes not only a proper diet but total fitness ofrepparttar 140043 mind, body and soul. His column appears weekly at www.ultimatehealthreport.com.

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Mike Brooks is a life long follower and proponent of the fitness lifestyle. Mr. Brooks believes that being healthy is a choice and includes not only a proper diet but total fitness of the mind, body and soul. His column appears weekly at www.ultimatehealthreport.com.


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