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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 1:20 PM
Tasty Tireless Twosomes - Dietary Secrets Everyone knows the importance of iron in the body. But did you also realize that there 2 types? Heme - found in meats and seafood: nonheme in dark green leafy veggies and chickpeas. The issue of concern is nonheme is not easily absorbed by the body - hence the importance of Vitamin C (found in foods like bell peppers, citrus and strawberries) because they raise the pH level in the intestine allowing the nonheme to absorb readily. Tips Squeeze a bit of lemon on spinach and strawberry salad. |
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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2011 11:38 AM
 Calcium intake should be 1,500 mg /day – 800 – 1000 from supplements and 500 – 700 from diet.Here are 15 foods high in calcium that don't come from a cow: Almonds One ounce of almonds (23 nuts) has 75 mg calcium. Blackstrap Molasses One tablespoon has about 137 mg calcium. Brazil Nuts Two ounces of Brazil nuts (12 nuts) have 90 mg calcium. Broccoli Two cups of boiled broccoli have 124 mg calcium. Collard Greens A cup of boiled collard greens has 266 mg calcium. Celery Two cups of raw celery have 81 mg calcium. |
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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Monday, November 01, 2010 4:29 PM
CANCER BUSTING SUPPLEMENTATION Great news from a recent British study shows that genetics has less to do with the factors of developing cancer. What does? Lifestyle factors, primarily diet, exercise and a few key supplements which will shield your cells naturally.  1 Carotenoids:Carotenoids respresent one of the most widespread groups of naturally occurring pigments. These compounds are largely responsible for the red, orange, and yellow color in fruits and vegetables. They are also found in abundance in many dark green leafy vegetables. |
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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 4:26 PM
 Tantalizing Roasted Pumpkin SeedsCarving Pumpkins? Discover the savory taste of home roasted pumpkin seeds. They are so easy. Just: Rinse seeds and let dry. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread seeds on a greased cookie sheet, in a single layer. Spray seeds with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt. Roast in oven for 25 minutes or until the seeds are lightly browned.  For added flavor sprinkle the seeds with:Savory– Sprinkle with garlic salt and a dash of onion powder instead of salt. |
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Tammi Jacobs, Health and Wellness Expert: Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:54 PM
I am always hungry. What can I do?  When the goal is weight loss, hunger is often a hurdle to overcome, however it may not necessarily be hunger. Reminisce for a moment the numerous occasions feasting until the point you thought you could not eat another bite and then dessert is presented. Somehow you are hungry again. Well, it is not hungry you feel, it is your appetite. To rein in your eating habits it is important to understand the two mechanisms controlling this particular situation. Hunger is a physiological response (internal stimuli) to lack of food, whereas appetite is the desire to eat due to environment (external stimuli) such as the sight or smell of food. |
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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2010 2:23 PM
5HealthyHeartTips  1. Get Yourself Moving.Add years to your life and life to your years with daily exercise. Find an activity you enjoy and stick with it. Grab a friend and take a walk. TryZumba or Yoga.Just enjoy the ability to get up and dance, jump, shake and hop. 2. Lighten your load. In America today there are 76.9 million men and 68.1 million women ages 20 and older that are overweight or obese(BMI over 25.o kg/m2 and higher).If you have too much fat you are at |
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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 8:45 PM
1. Eat a lightsnack1-2 hours before your workout. This provides energy necessary to push yourself and allows your body to burn more calories. It also prevents fatigue, dizziness, and nausea. A banana or any fresh fruit is ideal. 2. Drink plenty ofwaterbefore/during/after workouts and daily. Keeping hydrated increases endurance, prevents injuries, and promotes fat loss. Results has a wide selection of fitness and energy drinks. |
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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 8:35 PM
 Results Health and Fitness Blog Fitness Trivia 1. Running can improve your eyes. True: Studies found that people who ran about 2.5 miles a day or more reduced their risks for both cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. (U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) 2. Oranges are the king of vitamin C. False: Kiwifruit has more vitamin C than an orange and 20% more potassium than bananas. 3. Eating a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder will save you 80 calories than if you drank a Starbucks Tazo Green Tea Frapuccino. |
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Tammi Jacobs: Posted on Wednesday, September 08, 2010 11:04 AM
Myths of Calorie Counting 1. Are their certain foods that burn fat because they have “negative” calories? UH-no There is no real evidence that this is true. While your body will benefit from eating more protein because it can help control appetite and eating more fiber may result in some calories passing through undigested, neither food will burn fat. 2. Should I eliminate all saturated fat from my diet? Beyond a doubt, that is a great diet choice. Not all fat is created equal. The fats that should remain off your radar screen are solid at room temperature and are referred to as Trans and saturated fats. |
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