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Shrimp and Avocado Salad Recipe

January 19, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Shrimp and Avocado Salad Recipe

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share Dr Fitness’ favorite shrimp and avocado salad recipe. Even though Dr Fitness wouldn’t be caught dead eating shrimp he found this recipe for you. Defrost about a pound of medium frozen shrimp. Don’t forget to de-vein them. Add tomatoes, scallions, assorted veggies and romaine lettuce and a fresh bright green peeled avocado. Then mix in a balsamic vinegar and garlic. Add some olive oil and let marinate for a few minutes and there you have it. A salad rich in omega 3s. You have to listen to get the exact recipe details. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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Quick and Healthy Snacks For Runners

January 18, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Quick and Healthy Snacks For Runners

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain how to eat healthy if you run. Busy runners need quick and healthy food choices. These easily digestible snacks should give you energy and not slosh around in your stomach as you run. You want to feel full and get in lots of nutrients. Try a turkey slice rolled around a cheese slice. How about a glass of chocolate milk? Peanut butter inside celery works great. Hummus and carrots are another good choice. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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Tuna and Bean Salad Recipe

January 15, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Tuna and Bean Salad Recipe

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share Dr Fitness’ favorite tuna and bean salad recipe. Dr Fitness loves this quick and healthy recipe. Since beans are so high in folic acid and protein they are an awesome addition to lots of meals. In this recipe Dr Fitness goes strong with chick peas and black beans. There’s some red onion, salt vinegar, salad stuff and tuna. You’ll have to listen with a pen in your hand to get it. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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Pomegranates and MRSA Virus Prevention

January 14, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Pomegranates and MRSA Virus Prevention

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain new research on pomegranate and their juice being part of a cocktail that might be able to aid in MRSA prevention. Somehow and somewhere Dr Fitness found this preliminary study that says that pomegranate juice, in addition to being a great source of vitamins and anti-oxidants is also an anti-bacterial as well. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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Health Benefits of Eating More Fiber

January 13, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Health Benefits of Eating More Fiber

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share more health benefits of eating more fiber. Fiber is awesome because it makes you feel full which helps you control the amount of calories you consume. It also has been shown to slow the absorption of sugar and fat as well, which is a good thing. Try and eat real fiber like fruits and vegetables rather than taking those fiber supplements. So grab some legumes or an apple or pear and drink those freshly squeezed juices with pulp. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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New Eating Rules from Michael Pollan

January 12, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

New Eating Rules from Michael Pollan

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the new rules for eating according to Michael Pollan. In his new book Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual he explains that you should eat food, not too much and mostly plants. He says to avoid the foods that don’t rot and only eat eat foods you can pronounce and that have less than 5 ingredients. And rememebr it’s okay to leave the table a little hungry. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder Pain Connection

January 11, 2010 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Diabetes and Frozen Shoulder Pain Connection

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy explain the connection between frozen shoulder pain and diabetes. Frozen shoulder happens when you just can’t move your shoulder – it seems frozen in place. While this kind of shoulder pain is relatively rare, it seems that those who are affected by it are a high number of diabetics. The shoulder movement is being restricted by an excess amount of glucose in the joint. If this happens to you – get it checked out – treatments can include anti-inflammatories and physical therapy. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

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Favorite Resveratrol Rich Sangria Recipe

December 25, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Favorite Resveratrol Rich Sangria Recipe

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share Dr Fitness’ favorite sangria recipe. Sangria is a great way to get your resveratrol in each day. Just mix some of your favorite fruit in with red wine and you’ve got sangria. You can let the fruit and wine marinate overnight to really bring out the flavor. If you like it a little sweeter add sugar or a lemon lime soda. Dr Fitness’ favorite fruit combos are: lemons, limes, oranges, apples and berries. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Tags: fruit, recipe, red wine, resveratrol, sangria, Wellness Minute

Christmas Party Survival Tips

December 24, 2009 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Christmas Party Survival Tips

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In today’s Wellness Minute Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy share some tips to survive your holiday parties without putting on too much weight. Exercise more during the day if you know you are going to a big party at night. Eat lightly throughout the day when you know you’ll eat a lot at night. You don’t want to starve yourself but you want to eat less caloric more filling foods. Don’t drink too many calories at the party – save the calories for the really delicious foods that are there. Watch the mindless eating – don’t sit next to the big bowl of m&ms and munch on them while you’re chatting someone up. Listen right now to hear Dr Fitness’ tips. Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy’s Wellness Minutes improve your health in 3 minutes a day or less. iTunes Follow me on Twitter @FatGuy

Tags: calories, Exercise, Holiday Survival Tips, mindless eating, survive, Wellness Minute