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Is There A Connection Between Skin Cancer And Your Car?

April 13, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Is There A Connection Between Skin Cancer And Your Car?

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It seems that people in the US get skin cancer on the left side of their face and body more than the right side. Researchers think that may have to do with the way we drive. The windshield and windows of your car block most of the UV rays but if you drive with the window down you are letting in more of the dangerous rays. I guess the best way to see if this theory is accurate is to go to Britain and check to see if their drivers have a lot more skin cancer issues on the right side of their face and body because their steering wheel is on the right side. Any British dermatologists out there have an opinion on this?

Pasta with Veggie Meatballs Recipe

April 12, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Pasta with Veggie Meatballs Recipe

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Here is a twist on the classic pasta and meatballs recipe. Dr Fitness found these veggie meatballs from Veggie Patch that he says you have to try. Make your marinara sauce like you usually do – Dr Fitness likes to add some freshly chopped tomatoes to his gravy. Cook up your meatballs then toss them into the sauce and let that cook some more. Make whatever pasta you like – we like the Barilla Plus

Tilapia Piccata Recipe

April 11, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Tilapia Piccata Recipe

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Preparing this tilapia piccata recipe is pretty easy – for lovers of the piccata you can easily modify this for chicken. Get one saute pan ready with olive oil, cooking wine, lemon juice, capers, spices and lots of baby spinach (which you will add last because it magically shrinks to about 1/10 of the original heap of spinach you start with). Now take 4 six ounce tilapia fillets and dip them in a bath of flour then toss them into your heated saute pan that contains everything but the spinach. Cook for a couple of minutes on each side then add the spinach. Serve over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

How to Shop for Fish

April 10, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

How to Shop for Fish

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Here a some simple things to remember when you shop for fish.

Fish shouldn’t smell like fish.
Choose a cut that is shiny and moist
Flesh should be firm
No brown tints
Choose fillets and center cuts when you can

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe

April 7, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Easy Chicken Lettuce Wrap Recipe

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Using lettuce as the wrap that holds your food is a great way to save lots of calories. For this recipe throw cut up chicken breasts in a pan with canola oil, garlic, soy sauce, cashews, water chestnuts, ginger and some scallions. When everything is done spoon that yummy goodness into some bibb lettuce leaves and eat up.

Smoothie Time of Year – Try This Mango Smoothie Recipe

April 6, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Smoothie Time of Year – Try This Mango Smoothie Recipe

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How do you like your smoothie’s creamy or fruity? Get some mango – fresh or frozen. The good thing about using frozen fruit is that you don’t have to use ice cubes to make it a smoothie which dilutes the fruity goodness. If you like it creamy then add some milk product either soy, almond or low fat cow milk. You can add some yogurt if that floats your boat and some honey to sweeten it if you really have to. Some people throw in some protein powder or whey to give it a little power. Dr Fitness like to throw in a handful of berries to make it a little more colorful. So celebrate the start of smoothie season with a nice cold frozen treat like this one. The key to a good smoothie is your blender – the Fat Guy bought a VitaMix at Costco and it works like a charm.

Mix Things Up With These 3 Mud Filled Fun Fitness Events

April 5, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Mix Things Up With These 3 Mud Filled Fun Fitness Events

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Participating in fitness events do not have to always be running around in a big circle. Running 5ks, 10ks, half marathons and marathons are not for everyone. So thankfully their are fun fitness events that are inspired by the TV show WipeOut. That’s right you can now challenge yourself to lots of different “races” that include mud, water, fire, climbing over stuff, going through tunnels and running and jumping. This is not the Boston Marathon folks – these events are for people who don’t mid getting a little muddy and who enjoy a cold beer after their race. So check them all out and find one near you and go for it.

Are Cavities Constagious?

April 4, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

Are Cavities Constagious?

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Cavities can be contagious. The bacteria that clings to your teeth that causes cavities can be passed from person to person. And the most common way this happens is not they way you think – get your minds out of the gutter. It happens when a parent shares food with their kid. So in order to promote good dental care – do not take a bite of food then give the rest to your child.

What To Do If You Get A Nose Bleed

April 3, 2011 by angishields

Dr. Fitness & the Fat Guy

What To Do If You Get A Nose Bleed

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Frequent nose bleeds can be a problem. Here’s what to do if you get a nose bleed. Sit straight up, lean forward and pinch your nostrils for about 10 minutes. If it doesn’t stop bleeding in 20 minutes get real medical help.

Guess what is the most common cause of nose bleeds? Picking your nose – so stop doing that. Also in dry winter weather weather nosebleeds are more in prevalent for some people. But remember if you are getting a lot of nose bleeds tell your doctor it might be a symptom of something more serious.