Archives for January 2013

4 Top Anti-Aging Superfoods

January 31, 2013 by Lou Ann Donovan Leave a Comment

Do YOU want to turn back time and live young? It’s so easy! The real way to both look and feel young is from what you put on your plate! Here are 4 foods that are at the top of my anti-aging superfoods list.

Produce: Dark Leafy Greens

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Dark leafy greens including my favorite spinach are rich in vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K plus zinc, iron and other phytonutrients. As the body age’s vitamin K helps reduce bone loss and prevent fractures. Dark greens also keep your vision sharp, protect the cells of the body’s colon, is anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy.

Protein: Skinless Poultry

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Nature’s Body Lift: Weight Training and Weight Loss

January 30, 2013 by Lou Ann Donovan 4 Comments

Last year I interviewed my friend Douglas Dowell about his weight loss journey. Here’s the post about how he lost over 200 pounds by making a lifestyle change. Now six months later I caught up with Douglas and asked what was new with his journey.

Keep reading to learn the latest about his weight and fitness goals plus what’s new in his future!

Q. What’s the latest with your healthy lifestyle journey since losing over 200 lbs?

A. Well I am gaining weight…muscle mass that is. I have shifted my focus to the world of weight training now. I had tremendous success during my weight loss using the P90X® extreme home fitness program from BeachBody.com. This same company rolled out a new series last fall called Body Beast created by Sagi Kalev, longtime bodybuilder and former Mr. Israel. The sole focus of the new program is maximum muscle mass and fat loss. The results for me over the last few months have been stellar…I am totally hooked!

Q. What advice do you have for someone trying to lose weight whether it is a little or a lot of weight?

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Is All Sugar Created Equal?

January 21, 2013 by Lou Ann Donovan Leave a Comment

Sugars…are they all created equal nutritionally? There are so many different types of sugars; refined, brown, powered, high-fructose, natural fructose plus many more. Eating too much sugar causes fat buildup in the liver which leads to chronic diseases. With the rising obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemic it’s time to take a look at sugar and help Americans reduce their risk of these chronic diseases.

[box type=”tick” style=”rounded”]Tip: Did you know…16 grams of sugar listed on a product label is equal to about 4 teaspoons of sugar. To compare a product to this stat: 12oz can of soda contain 10 teaspoons of sugar.[/box]

Different Kinds of Sugar

There are many different types of sugar used in households and by professional bakers. Common sugars used in the home are refined white sugar, confectioners or powdered sugar and brown sugar (light and dark) all mostly used for cookbook recipes.
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2012 Year in Review: Live-Young.com

January 9, 2013 by Lou Ann Donovan Leave a Comment

2012 was my first full year of blogging about how to live young! I hope that you have enjoyed the journey so far. Most important I hope that you picked up new ideas and put into practice living a healthier life too! I look forward to another exciting year ahead and looking back here are some favorite from 2012: