Want to be healthy and live longer? Take cues from Japan
Japan has the lowest obesity rate in the developed world – 3 percent versus 32 percent in the United States, according to the International Obesity Taskforce. Many believe the good overall health and long life expectancy rate of the Japanese is due to their diet. “People in Japan tend to eat smaller portions of healthier types of food,”... more
My must have exercise and fat burning equipment #3
My next must have piece of equipment in my quest to lose weight (fat) is a quality Body fat Monitor. As we all know by now it is not so much our weight, but our body fat than can do the real damage and our goal is really to lose body fat not necessarily weight. So how do we know where we stand with weight versus body fat? With a good Body Fat Monitor... more
What Is the Body Mass Index?
The BMI (Body Mass Index) has become a useful tool in managing weight and body fat percentage in the last 20 years. Calculating it requires only simple arithmetic and can be performed by anyone. It’s important because it provides an objective measurement that, combined with the appropriate scale for age and body type, helps someone manage their... more