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    Grilled Salmon with Avocado

    Ingredients:
    2 Avocados, peeled and diced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    3 tbsp plain yogurt
    1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
    Salt and pepper to taste
    2 lbs salmon steaks
    2 tsp dried dill weed
    2 tsp lemon pepper
    Method:
    Preheat your grill.
    In the meantime, with a fork mash avocados, garlic, yogurt and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
    Rub the salmon steaks with dill weed, [...]

    Ayurveda: What Is It and How Does It Work?

    The concept of holistic medicine is so rarely seen in the western world that many people think it is a new idea. But the idea of keeping the body, mind and spirit balanced to promote good health has been around almost as long as medicine itself. One type of traditional medicine that relies heavily on [...]

    Eating Complex Carbs after Sports

    Exercise is an important part of a daily health regimen.  It also helps the body to grow stronger in the process.  Eating the right foods after a sporting match helps the body bounce back and restore itself.
    Have you heard of “carbo loading”?  It’s something that bodybuilders and those who lift a lot of weights are [...]

    Swimming as a Stress Buster

    Life can be stressful at times when you consider everything we endure every day. Find one particular activity which is beneficial to you not only physically, but to bust the stress right out of your day.
    One suggestion for a fantastic stress buster is swimming. Not only is swimming a great stress reliever, it’s a perfect [...]

    Be Aware of Dehydration

    With up to 75% of our body weight consisting of water, it can sometimes be difficult to fathom the idea of dehydration. Most often when people hear about dehydration, their focus turns to Third World countries without running water. The fact of the matter is, it’s just as serious here in
    UK, and many people don’t [...]

    What Is Insulin?

    Diabetes is a condition that involves your blood sugar regulation.  Without a system in place, blood sugar levels can rise high and damage the internal organs.  What keeps this from happening is insulin.
    Insulin is a hormone in the body.  Hormones are secreted to activate certain processes in the body.  Insulin is secreted to manage the [...]

    Importance of Amino Acids to Repair Muscles after a Workout

    Your body needs all sorts of nutrients to survive.  What your body uses up must be replenished so that it can continue to function.  After a grueling workout, your muscles could use some attention especially if you were lifting weights.  Amino acids are important in that process.
    What are amino acids?  You might have heard of [...]

    Five Ideas for Healthy After-Sport Snacks

    Exercise is a part of a well-rounded lifestyle.  No matter what type of activity you participate in, it is important to nourish your body with the right foods before and after you exercise.  If you participate in sports, eating the right snacks after the big game can make all the difference to your body.
    During any [...]

    Are Sports Drinks Better Than Water?

    One of the most important aspects of working out is making sure you are staying well-hydrated. The question is whether to choose a sports drink or water? The answer depends on such factors as the length, intensity and type of exercise while considering personal preferences.
    Exercise raises the body temperature, which causes sweating and loss of water [...]

    Be Safe While Enjoying a Family Bike Ride

    One of the problems with family time is that there’s not enough time for it.  A family bike ride gives the family time to bond and provides a bit of exercise for the entire group.  Learn how to be safe during this family fun outing.
    Bike riding can be a great experience for families.  It is [...]