SWINE FLU - I GUESS I SHOULD SAY SOMETHING

You might take this as a major surprise, but I do not watch tv. Very seldom will I even watch a movie...music just does so much more for me...at any rate, I have heard about this whole swine flu thing, and it has me a little freaked out. Yahoo! has a little scoop on it:

WASHINGTON – The U.S. declared a public health emergency Sunday to deal with the emerging new swine flu, much like the government does to prepare for approaching hurricanes.

Officials reported 20 U.S. cases of swine flu in five states so far, with the latest in Ohio and New York. Unlike in Mexico where the same strain appears to be killing dozens of people, cases in the United State have been mild — and U.S. health authorities can't yet explain why.

"As we continue to look for cases, we are going to see a broader spectrum of disease," predicted Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We're going to see more severe disease in this country."

Click here to read about the swine flu from Yahoo! News

BEAT THE HOLIDAY FOOD

I'm going to (try) to get a head start on this holiday season, and I found these quick, but high calorie burning excersizes on Yahoo!

• Pick any cardio you like (running, swimming, the elliptical trainer). Warm up for 2 minutes at a moderate pace, then sprint for 30 seconds at the highest intensity you can muster. Slow down and do 90 seconds at a catch-your-breath recovery pace. Repeat eight times. You'll torch more calories in less time, while you burn fat faster. Follow this cardio session with a few of the following fast firmers for a total-body workout in less than 30 minutes.

Read the whole she-bang by clicking here

A BURGER KING DON'T:

Worst Side Dish
Burger King Hash Browns (large)
620 calories
40 g fat (11 g saturated; 13 g trans)
1,200 mg sodium
60 g carbs 
Yes, you’re ingesting more than a meal’s worth of calories from a side dish, but the real cause for concern here is that these little potato cakes pack seven times more trans fats than you’re supposed to eat all day! Until BK learns to cut out the partially hydrogenated oils, avoid encounters with potatoes of any kind at that fatty food joint. 
Eat This Instead! 
Burger King Egg & Cheese Croissan’wich
300 calories
17 g fat (6 g saturated; 2 g trans)
740 mg sodium
26 g carbs

HEART ATTACKS + DRINKING WARM WATER

This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your
meal, but about    Heart Attacks . The Chinese and Japanese drink hot
tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their
drinking habit  while eating.

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to
you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the
cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed.
It will  slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the
acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than
the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn
into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm
water after a meal.

Common Symptoms Of Heart Attack...
A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every
heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting . Be aware of
intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain
during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are
also common symptoms. 60% of people who have a heart attack while
they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a
sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know, the
better chance we could survive. 

20 SUPERFOODS TO PROMOTE WEIGHT LOSS

Check em out at Yahoo! Shine

SAVE THOSE CALORIES!

Here are two great calorie saving switches, brought to us by www.iVillage.com:

You've already nixed the mayo and piled on the veggies. But if you're looking for more ways to make your favorite sandwich a little more diet friendly, try one of these tasty and practical sandwich switches fromTrismarter sports nutritionist Mary Ellen Bingham.

Swap your cheese for some avocado. Smearing an ounce of avocado (about 1/8 of the whole fruit) on your sandwich has about 45 calories and 4 grams of healthy, unsaturated fat. "One ounce of American cheese on your sandwich has about 105 calories and 9 grams of not-so-healthy, saturated fat. Have the avocado and save about 60 calories and 5 grams of fat!" 
Sink the sub and go for grain. "A 5-inch hero or sub roll can have as many as 400 calories, while two slices of whole wheat bread totals about 170 calories. Choose two slices of 100 percent whole wheat bread instead of the roll and save up to 230 calories."

IT'S 3 TO 4 MONTHS AWAY, BUT PLAN FOR IT

It's inevitable...winter, that is...I love the first part - where it's chilly, but not so much that you get frost bite! Here's an awesome tip to get a head start on beating the winter sniffles:

What you snack on today could just help you ward off a cold this fall and winter. That is, if you're chowing down on yogurt. A study published in USA Today found that subjects who consumed a 3/4-cup serving of yogurt per day suffered 25 percent fewer colds than their non-yogurt-eating counterparts. We like those odds! And we like yogurt!

Fair warning: It takes time for the immune-boosting effects of yogurt to build up in your system (three months or so, according to the study), so add some yogurt to your diet now to avoid the sniffles come cold season. Remember: Look for live active cultures and steer clear of varieties with added sugar.

From www.iVillage.com

SPEAKING OF SKINNY...

Why does this US city have the lowest percentage of obesity??

Click here to find out!

GET YOUR TAN ON

As I was browsing through Yahoo! Health, I stumbled upon this question:

Q:

I'm leaving soon on a vacation to Florida. A friend of mine advised me to go to a tanning salon before my trip, to help prevent sunburn. Is this recommended?

Not like I need to worry about a suntan, but the answer is really explanitory!

BREAKFAST ON THE RUN

www.iVillage.com has some of the best recipes on their site...I signed up to receive emails with healthy recipes and here is one of them!

BANANA PEACH SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
1 small banana 2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt 2 cups frozen unsweetened peaches, thawed slightly 
Instructions:

Mix all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 220 calories, 1 gram of saturated fat, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein and 84mg of sodium. 

VEGGIES - THEY DO A BODY GOOD...

SUMMER EATIN...

Locals: here's three great lunches that we all can fix to take to work with us! Ps: they're healthy...if you're gonna hit the beach, you need to get your bod in shape.

1. Turkey sandwich on whole grain with romaine lettuce, low-fat mayo and mustard, and a yogurt.

2. Mixed dark, leafy greens with a variety of mixed veggies, topped with turkey and egg whites, and dressed with flaxseed oil and balsamic vinegar.

3. Whole-wheat English muffin with peanut butter and half a banana or sugar-free jam, and two cups mixed raw veggies with yogurt dip.*

*To make yogurt dip, mix 2 Tbsp French onion soup mix into one low-fat plain yogurt.

MORE SUMMER FITNESS

Ahh baseball season...I LOVE baseball season! Notice I said "baseball season" and not "baseball" all by itself...the sport bores me, to be frank - unless it's a good game. What I love is going to the park, being in the park...and (dare I say it?) STADIUM FOOD.

What's not to love about hot dogs - no - chili dogs with extra cheese, french fries (cheese optional, but preferred) and a pint or two (or three?) of cold draught beer to wash it all down. Don't forget there are brownies and apple pie a la mode and cotton candy for dessert...YUMM

BUT, all that stuff costs you, ya know? Er, me ok, us! Is it worth the splurge? I say yes, but what do you think? An article from iVillage.com could help you sort things out...

STILL GOT THE SNIFFLES??

If you've taken and/or are taking Airborne, click here to watch a video on the new miracle product!

NEW NEWS ON PILATES + SPINNING!

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GET IN SHAPE!

We can pretty much bet that ONE of your New Year's resolutions was to lose weight, get in shape, etc, right?Well, we have good news for you - a very good friend, Daniela Plaza that has opened up a PILATES + SPINNING studio here in town! There is also a girl that teaches Tae-Bo if you're interested in that, as well. What a fun and different way to work out and get in shape. The classes are all small, and she is a certified pilates in structor who has been doing pilates for about 6 years.

Give Daniela a call (english or spanish) at 638 100 4675 for more info and details. Let her know you saw this ad on mynparty's blog!