Top Ten Destinations For Late Deal Holidays
With the country in the grips of a fierce recession and one of the wettest summers ever recorded in the UK this year, its little wonder that many people feel cheated out of their summer holidays. With the thoughts of cold frosty mornings and long dark evenings ahead, spirits are low and more and more of us are thinking about finding late deal holidays. Winter destinations usually mean a long haul flight; however this doesn't always have to be the case. Egypt, Cape Verde, and Morocco are all ... Read the rest of this entry »
Low Fat Fallacy
I guess we all know that obesity is at epidemic levels. It's
drummed into us from all angles. Isn't it strange that we have
the biggest range of low-fat foods available but we keep getting
fatter?
Isn't somebody going to stand up and say "It hasn't worked"?
In the 70's and 80's we were told that fat was the enemy, and
carbohydrates were good. The USDA Healthy Food Pyramid had carbs
as the base (6-11 servings per day). There was however, little
mention of the quality of these carbohydrates. ... Read the rest of this entry »
Airlines Offer Better Services and Fare Sales to Combat Crisis
The aviation industry has faced a number of challenges over the past couple of years. Indeed, the rising price of fuel, coupled with an economic downturn has led to both revenue losses and a diminishing passenger base. However, in an attempt to recover profits and attract new custom, the airlines are fighting back, proving that air travel can still be accessible and affordable. As with many other businesses, increased raw material costs and consumers with less disposable income have had a huge ... Read the rest of this entry »
Motivation
Finding the right motivation for any goal we take on in life,
will greatly enhance the chances of us actually succeeding and
completing the goal successfully.
Very often we decide that we need to lose weight , but don't
really give ourselves a very good reason for doing so, and as
such, we don't take on the task with the gusto and commitment
that it really needs for us to see it through.
By sitting down and giving some serious thought to why you want
to lose weight, it will take you a long way ... Read the rest of this entry »
Personal Home Care-Guidelines for Swine Flu
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness that is caused by flu viruses. The symptoms usually come on suddenly and can include fever, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that 5%-20% of United States residents will get the flu. The flu spreads mainly from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. It can also spread when a person touches their own ... Read the rest of this entry »
Drink Your Milk and LOSE Weight!
Drink Your Milk and LOSE Weight! by Cheryl Winter, M.S., R.D.,
R.N.
We all know how important getting adequate calcium is for
building strong bones and teeth, and for preventing
osteoporosis, a condition of gradually weakening brittle bones.
But did you know that recent research has discovered that adding
calcium to your diet can also promote increased weight loss?
Isn't that great news for millions of Americans who are
struggling with their weight? Of course, calcium needs a little
help in ... Read the rest of this entry »