Eating on the Run

Just because you're out running errands doesn't mean you can't find a place to eat that gives you healthier meal options.

I was checking out Shape magazine and find a link that had some healthy suggestions at some of your favorite fast food restaurants like Burger King, Taco Bell, McDonalds, Dairy Queen and more.

Take a peak and see what meals are just right for you.

Cut 100s of Calories Without Even Noticing

Looking for ways to cut calories and still enjoying a good meal?

Well, Fitness Magazine has ideas that can help you do that without even noticing the great difference in your foods.

Check out what Fitness Magazine has to say about changing your diet just a little and seeing large results.

Fast Food Facts Quiz

Hey there...

I was checking my e-mail earlier and found this little quiz regarding fast foods. I actually took it didn't do as well as I thought. Give it a shot and see how well you do.

Click here to take the quiz.

Tips for Working Out in the South Florida Heat

Summer weather is already here for South Florida, then again, when isn't it summer weather ?!

With great weather comes great opportunity to stay in shape and enjoy the suns rays, but of course there are health tips we should all be aware of before going for that run in the park.

Findarticles.com provided some great suggestions for working out in the sun which included:

• Visit your doctor before beginning any exercise routine, especially if you have heart trouble, a family history of heart disease, have had a heart attack, or if you take high blood pressure medicine. Make sure that you discuss with your doctor the types of activities you plan on performing so they can suggest you the best outdoor exercise.


• Don't just exercise anywhere... find a place that you're comfortable/secure with that's full of scenery to make that work out pleasureable. You can always check your area for bike/jogging trails or events in your area that you can participate in.


• Avoid direct sunlight and/or excessive heat. It's suggested that workouts should take place either early in the day or later in the day so as to still get sunlight, but not too much that you become sick.


• Drink plenty of water before you begin your workout and have that bottle near you. It's key to sip on your drink even while working out so as to prevent dehydration [even if you're working out indoors].


• Always start off your workout with at least a five-minute warm-up. "Stretching--a vital part of the workout routine that improves flexibility, yet it is often misused or abandoned. It's always smart to cool down after working out to release the tension in the muscles you've just worked out.

For additional tips click here.

Making the Right Choices in Foods

Eating healthy, especially if you're accustomed to eating whatever you want, can be quite difficult. The key to eating right is making the right choices in the foods you eat and when you eat them.



Healthcastle.com posted a list of the top 4 foods to eat that are healthier for you.

1. Ham or Turkey ?

Both ham and turkey are great sources for protein, but if you skip the skin of turkey, it can be so much healthier. Key point: Turkey has LESS sodium than ham, which will have you retaining less water and leaving you without that bloated feeling.

2. Soft cheese vs. Hard cheese ?

If you're interested in getting more calcium, then hard cheese is the right choice for you, because there's more calcium in each serving of hard cheese than soft. Now if you're concerned with fat and caloric intake, then soft cheese is better. Soft cheese contains fewer calories and a lower amount of saturated fats.

3. Nuts

Nuts are great sources of protein, fiber, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Of course there's a downside to nuts... high in calories. So if you enjoy nuts and want to have a good snack, eat the nuts, but in place of foods such as meat which are high in saturated fats.

4. Popcorn

A three-cup serving of popcorn contains just 93 calories and less than 1.5 grams of fat and are a great source of whole grains. Popcorn contains vitamins B and E, fiber and magnesium.

When choosing popcorn go for the plain one and avoid the "buttery" or "caramel" microwavable as they are loaded with sugars, trans fat and the dreaded calories.

Spring Fruit Salad

Looking for a fruit salad that has all the great fruits and is under 100 calories?

Foodfit.com has just the salad for you... the Spring Fruit Salad.

Ingredients
(Number of Servings: 4)

1/2 papaya, cut into large dice
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into large dice
2 kiwi fruit, peeled and cut into large dice
1 teaspoon minced, fresh ginger
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix the fruit in a bowl


2. Crush the ginger into the orange juice


3. Sprinkle the fruit with the orange juice


4. Add sugar if needed

Nutritional Facts

(Serving size: about 3/4 of a cup)

Calories 75 Carbohydrate 19g Fat 0g

Fiber 3g Protein 1g Saturated Fat 0g

Sodium 4mg

Top 100 Workout Songs

I know that when I'm at the gym, listening to the music sounding from the speakers doesn't always put me in the mood to run that extra mile. That's when I put on my iPod and pick from my many playlists the songs that I want to listen to in order to motivate me that much more.

Fitness magazine posted a list of their Top 100 Workout Songs that might be able to help you get that extra boost.

Check it out and vote for your favorite songs to listen to.