Author: 500 Cal team

Cholesterol: How to Lower LDL without Medication

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Many people today consume not only far too many calories, but also too much of the wrong types of foods, which leads to high cholesterol levels and lots of unwelcome health problems. When your cholesterol starts to get into the dangerous range, doctors will prescribe medication to control it. But before you get to that point, you should think about what you can do to reduce your levels of bad, or LDL, cholesterol. That leads to the question “how to lower LDL without medication?” In this article we’ll look at: What LDL cholesterol is Common cholesterol medication and side effects… Continue reading

Hazelnut health benefits – Tasty, Nutritious Treats

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Eating a healthy balanced diet is a key part of losing weight and staying in great shape. As part of that, you should look to include healthy snacks that you can turn to instead of sweet treats. Nuts and seeds are an excellent addition to any diet, and the health benefits of hazelnuts make them worth considering. In this article we’ll look at: Why healthy nuts and seeds are important Hazelnut health benefits Hazelnut nutrition information Healthy nuts and seeds Nuts and seeds are actually a vitally important part of a healthy and balanced diet. The monounsaturated fats in nuts… Continue reading

How to improve vertical jump height – Exercises and Equipment

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Taking the time to train for ultra-specific parts of your game can make the difference between champions and losers. For many pro athletes and sports enthusiasts that difference can be a few small inches in vertical jump height. If you want to know how to improve vertical jump height, you’re in the right place. In this article we’ll look at: Why vertical jump height is important How to improve vertical jump height Exercises Best vertical jump programs Jump training equipment Scroll down to read through, or use the links below to jump to the relevant section. The Importance of a… Continue reading

How to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight

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For many people, getting control of their weight and living a healthy lifestyle, is a constant struggle, with temptation ruining their plans at every available opportunity. If you’re serious about making big changes to your life, you have to accept that there will be setbacks along the way, and it is a big help if you think about how to stay motivated to lose weight in advance. In this article we’ll look at some of the key things you can to do help keep you motivated. Specifically we’ll cover: Why mind-set is so important How to stay motivated Motivational quotes… Continue reading

Low Calorie Breakfast Ideas

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Low calorie Breakfast ideas

If you’re looking to lose weight, or improve your health and well-being generally, diet is a key component and it makes sense to start by making changes to the first meal of the day, breakfast! Most people pay little attention to what they eat for breakfast, often opting for the default options of cereal, or toast, or in many cases skipping breakfast altogether. But getting this meal right at the start of the day can give you a healthy boost that’ll make you feel great and you’ll carry it with you all day long. If you’re a fan of intermittent… Continue reading

Qigong Breathing Exercises for a Healthier and Happier Life

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If you’re looking for a beginners guide to Qi Gong, broken down into bite size chunks lasting just 15 minutes a day you should check out the Qi Gong Secrets Home Study Course. Over 22 weeks the course includes: Over 8 Hours of video tuition 214 pages of written instruction 5 special bonuses The course will teach you 19 of the best Qi Gong exercises, that can help you live a happier, healthier and longer life in just 10-15 minutes a day. The daily pressures of modern life can result in us often feeling like we’re carrying a weight around on… Continue reading

Green Tea Before Bed: The Health Benefits and Myths Revealed

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If you’re on the 500 calorie diet, or any kind of intermittent fast, clever use of fluids can really help get you through the hungry periods. Green tea has loads of health benefits, and really importantly it is generally regarded as being calorie free. What many people don’t know is that drinking green tea before bed can help you even more. In this article we’ll look at some of the great things about green tea and why you should think about adding it to your diet. Specifically we’ll cover: Why green tea is so popular The surprising benefits of drinking… Continue reading

Yoga Block Uses – Yoga with Props

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Yoga is a great way to increase your flexibility, lose a few extra pounds and improve your overall fitness. But when you’re first starting out, some of the positions can seem a little intimidating, especially if you haven’t exercised for a while.  Thankfully, you can use a yoga block to help make some of the exercises slightly easier while you build up your strength and flexibility. This is just one of a number of yoga block uses that we’ll explore in this article. Whether you’re a complete yoga novice, or an experience yogi, the humble yoga block can be an… Continue reading

Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety

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If you are someone who suffers from anxiety, you’ll know how unpleasant it can be. You may find yourself constantly worried or irrationally scared by certain things, and this can start to interfere with your day to day life. Thankfully there are lots of techniques that you can use to help control the symptoms and underlying causes of anxiety, including exercise, cognitive behavior therapy and meditation. In recent years, mindfulness exercises for anxiety have proven to be very popular. In this article we’ll explore a few themes around anxiety and how mindfulness meditation can help including: Coping mechanisms for dealing… Continue reading

Tai Chi for Seniors – Keeping Mobile and Strong

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It is important that we keep active as we age, but many people find that their options for exercising decrease, and they struggle to find something they enjoy that also keeps them physically fit. Tai Chi, thought to have originated as early as the 12th century in China, has proven to be an excellent way for elderly people to keep fit, without risk of injury. In this article we’ll look at: Some of the reasons if it important to keep active into old age The specific health benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors Easy Tai Chi movements to get you… Continue reading