I am very Pinoy. I love eating rice. And it’s always white rice. May extra rice pa! However, recent study that was published in the British Medical Journal last March 2012 showed that eating white rice regularly raises the risk for type 2 diabetes. The numbers says that a large bowl (5.6oz / 158g) of rice [...]
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Planning a Baby? Skip the Marathon
A recent research reports that “normal, non-obese women who want to become pregnant should stick to moderate aerobic exercise” and that vigorous exercises like running, fast cycling and aerobics can lead to lower fertility rates in normal-weight women, but not overweight and obese women. So if you are of normal weight and is planning to have a [...]
How fast should you run or walk?
I am often asked how fast should one run in a race or even walk during training or in a race. Unless there is a cut off time, then I would always say to run at your own pace. But finally, here is an answer with scientific basis. Walk or run at a speed of at [...]
Is it OK to run a marathon while pregnant?
Amber Miller made some headlines last week for giving birth after she completed the Chicago Marathon last October 9. She completed the marathon in about 6 hours, 25 minutes and 50 seconds. That is not her PR. She can run a marathon in 3.5 hours. Quennie completed a 16K while she was one month pregnant. [...]
Harvard unveils the Healthy Eating Plate
Experts at Harvard School of Public Health unviels the Harvard Healthy Eating Plate. It’s a modified version of the USDA’s MyPlate which was released early this year. The Health Eating Plate aims to correct the MyPlate. Experts at Harvard School of Public Health believes that the Healthy Eating Plate is more complete and shows [...]
Survey Reveals Top Hydration Myths Of Runners
A survey conducted by a group of researchers from Loyola Univerity Health System reveals the common hydration practices by runners which are not recommended by experts. According to the researchers, these practices may lead to overconsumption of fluids which will result exercise-associated hyponatremia. It occurs when runners drink even when they are not thirsty. This [...]
Just Finished a Marathon? Then Drink Beer!
A recent study showed that beer is a good drink for recovery after running a marathon. But it is not just any beer. The beer should be nonalcoholic. According to the researchers from Technical University of Munich, a consumption of 1-1.5 liter per day of non-alcoholic beer for three weeks before and two weeks after [...]
Don’t Judge a Banana By its Cover
Do you have a preference on the variety of banana you eat for your runs? Bananas have a soft place in every runner’s heart. Much as been said about this fruit and its benefits for runners. Bananas comes in different varieties. I recall during one of our science classes a long, long, long time ago. [...]
Exercise is Good for the Brain
Exercise has a lot of benefits. We run to lose weight or reduce health risks. The book I am reading says, exercise also boost your brain power. How does exercise help boost memory and brain function. How much exercise do you need to help your memory? The book Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and [...]
Pinto Beans and Lentils
You should try this simple vegetarian food. I love eating baked beans from the can but this time, I added some twist to it by adding lentils and pairing it with hot tortilla chips. This was my dinner already. This dish is simple to prepare. In fact, all of them are from the shelf. I [...]
How To Avoid Sudden Deaths During a Marathon
It is perplexing to know that a young, well-trained athlete could suddenly die during a marathon. Such tragic incident devastates the family and the whole community. As a matter of fact, sports itself is not a cause of enhanced mortality but it can trigger sudden death in runners with heart and blood vessel abnormalities. These [...]
Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Everybody is crazy about chocolates because of its mouth-watering taste. From kids to adults, everyone drool at the very sight of that dark brownish slab of sweet temptation. We all love it and many of us feel kind of guilty indulging on it. Who doesn`t like eating chocolates, anyway? Is it really bad for us? [...]
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