The salad gets its name from the French word salade and from the Latin word salata meaning salty. This word was used for the first time in the English language in the 14th century. It is said by food historians that the Romans and Greek ate a lot of green leafy vegetables, mixed with dressings and the Babylonians used…
How to Make Korean Potato Salad
Although potato salad is a widely known dish, many people don’t know that potato salad is becoming widely popular in the Asian community, especially Korea. However, the Korean version of the potato salad is a bit different. In the Korean version, we add ham, which we normally don’t see in a side dish, as well…
Just How Important is Cardio?
After reading this interesting material, I hope you’ll think differently about cardio training and try something new. It’s not that I’m totally against cardio as part of your exercise routine, but is cardio training really what you need to get fit and healthy? If you continue reading, you’ll soon realize that I’m not really against…
How to Take Care of Yourself Before Giving Birth
Once you get pregnant, it is very important that you good care of yourself. This will help ensure not only a safe delivery but a healthy baby as well. For sure, before giving birth, you can get a wide range of health tips from your doctors, co-workers, experienced moms and even complete strangers. However, the…
Strength Training and a Change of Attitude For a Longer Healthier Life
Do we have to be a captive slave to the aging process and the negative images that it brings to mind? Is it possible to view this scary process in a different light and with a different attitude? The key to a long healthy life surely is all about attitude. It is about never settling…
Four Health Benefits of Running, Run Into Shape
Four health benefits of running Let’s face it, how many of us can honestly say that when it comes to our overall health and fitness, that we take the best care ourselves that we possibly can? Not many of us we bet, which is why it’s so important for us to change that and begin…
Benefits of Stretching – What’s the Point of Stretching Before You Exercise?
Many people just do not understand the importance and benefits of stretching before exercising. If you are wondering what the point of stretching is, there are many things that stretching accomplishes which make it very beneficial. Let’s take a look at just why you should do these exercises. Some of the benefits of stretching before…
Cardio Exercise and Outdoor Activities
Cardiovascular exercises are especially outdoor activities. Engaging in various cardio exercises at outdoors not only benefit you to breathe the fresh air outside but also enabling you to interact with other people available there. It is suggested to be a very healthy for the mental state of your mind. Socializing with others can again motivate…
Power Yoga – The Popular Power Workout
Power Yoga is derived from the Ashtanga, an old form of yoga from India. As the name implies, Power Yoga offers a total body workout while also fostering mental balance. Its vigorous, fitness-based exercises can be physically demanding, but it is also this attribute that has made it more accessible to many practitioners in the…
High Protein Diet For Fitness Enthusiasts
A high protein diet is a must for anyone looking to improve fitness or lose weight. The two goals are closely linked together. When you build muscles, you build metabolism. A higher metabolism helps you to burn fat and lose weight. So the key idea is to build lean muscle and burn fat. When you…