Fitness Health Tips 1) Bored with Cardio? Are your bored with your cardio program? I have to tell you, I hate doing cardio in the gym during summer time. If you feel the same, here is what you can do to enjoy it: - Mountain Biking: 410-500 calories burned per hour - Hiking: 480 calories burned per 2 mph - Swimming: 500-600 calories burned per hour Make sure you bring bottle of water with you. Drink a lot of water to keep you hydrated. Good luck! 2) Green Tea Secret! Several studies have shown that green tea can lower cholesterol and increases energy expenditure. One recent double-blind study analyzed 3 groups- one with green tea, one with placebo, and one with just caffeine. The green tea group showed a small but statistically significant 4 percent increase in energy expenditure, compared with no change for those taking either placebo or caffeine alone. The scientists surmised that green tea catechins may alter the body's use of norepinephrine, a chemical transmitter in the nervous system, to increase the rate of calorie burning. Green tea also causes carbohydrates to be released slowly, preventing sharp increases in blood-insulin levels. This promotes the burning of fat. In a study of more than 2000 Japanese men aged 49 to 55, green tea consumption was found to significantly lower serum levels of total cholesterol. The men in the study group drank 10 Japanese-size green tea cups a day (about 4 to 5 western-sized cups). Scientists monitoring this group found that drinking green tea improves the ratio of LDL ('bad") cholesterol to HDL ("good") cholesterol. LDL cholesterol was reduced and HDL cholesterol was increased slightly in the Japanese study. Green Tea, Weight Loss, and Cholesterol Levels. If you drink green tea you can- Lower cholesterol, Increase Thermogenesis (the body's rate of burning calories) Enhance fat oxidation, Unfermented green tea leaves are the least processed form of tea. Drinking green tea from 100% quality tea leaves is the most natural way to benefit your nutritional and fitness program. Article taken from www.japanesegreenteaonline.com 3) Using Food as Medicine Did you know that using, or avoiding, certain foods can help ward off illness and disease, lessen symptoms of some common health conditions, and even improve your memory? Check out the following: 4) Veggie Facts... Did you know...? ►Eating half cup of Spinach once per day cuts macular degeneration odds by 43%. ►Broccoli has 20-50% more anti-cancer capabilities than Tamoxifin ►Blueberries lowers cholesterol better than drugs ►Acorela Cherries are known to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis. ►Oranges besides being high on vitamin C has every class of Cancer inhibitor known. ►Peaches contain Boron, which aids in Calcium absorption. ►Raw Beets are a natural antidepressant. ►Cabbage is anti-ulcer. ►Kale has 50% more calcium than milk. ►Spinach lowers cholesterol. 5) WATER CONSUMPTION Don't like to drink a lot of water? Try putting a slice of your favourite fruit, in your H2O, to add some refreshing zest. Thanks Julia!
Green Tea Health Benefits and Weight Loss - Secret Fat Burner of Personal Trainers.
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