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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

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Gift idea: Take more steps in 2008

October 03, 2008


Experts say that walking 10,000 steps per day is a good way to stay in shape. Studies have shown that being aware of how many steps you take per day can motivate you to move even more.

An accurate pedometer, such as the Omron can count steps and calculate calories burned. It also has a 7-day memory setting which keeps track of a week's worth of activities.

Amazon is selling the pedometer for $20.17. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Feeding A Child With No Appetite
By Amy Thomas , Health Expert

...challenge ensuring their child is getting adequate calories each day. In addition to natural... Read more »

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Cut Carbs, Lose Weight: DIRECT Study Results
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert

...on American Heart Association advice, with 30% of calories from fat (10% from saturated fat) and... Read more »

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Use the DASH Diet to See Results in Just 2 Weeks
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...groups. These servings apply to people who require 2000 calories per day. The number of servings... Read more »

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Weighing In: How many grams of sugar should you eat per day?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...because sugar has no nutrition value other than adding calories. It is recommended that all... Read more »

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Eating Too Much Red Meat Increases Heart Disease Risk
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...red meat ate ~4.5 ounces per day based on a 2,000 calorie/day diet.  This is equal to... Read more »

Health Guide

Questions about Diabetes and Nutrition
...history than your risk is even higher. If you are overweight, try cutting down on high sugar, high calorie foods and added sugars to decrease your total calorie intake and allow for weight loss.... Read more »
Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...The AHA recommends limiting your intake of saturated fats to less than 10 percent of your total daily calories. Saturated fats include:LardButterMeat fatDairy products made from whole milkChicken... Read more »
What is the key to healthy diabetes management? "
...foods, including high-fiber foods such as whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Less than 30% of daily calories should come from fat. Carbohydrates and monounsaturated fat (such as olive oil)... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
...developing heart disease. A heart healthy diet recommends: 30 percent of your total daily calories come from fat8 to 10 percent of your total daily calories come from... Read more »
Side Effects of Antidepressants
...fluid or because once you begin to feel better your appetite increases. •    Keep plenty of low calorie, healthy foods available, such as raw vegetables and fruits.•    Drink water... Read more »

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