Browsing articles in "Keeping Fit"
Nov
11
2011

Top junk foods: How can I lose the weight that they create?

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Junk foods are foods that are considered to be of low or no nutritional value with excessive saturated fats, sugar and salt content. Take-away or ready-to-eat convenience foods fall within this category and are considered unhealthy, particularly when eaten regularly. Top Junk Foods When consumed more than once a week, junk foods can cause an increase in body weight. Top junk foods include crisps, chips, sweets, chocolates, cakes, sodas or fizzy drinks, high-sugar cereals and [...]

Mar
15
2011

How to Keep Fit When Disabled ?

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There are many people who due to an accident or birth defect are disabled. Many of these people sit in wheelchairs all day and get no exercise; that is not good because a lack of physical activity is a major cause of obesity. It is just as important for an individual who is disabled to get exercise as it is for people who have no disability. Contrary to popular belief, there are several exercises that [...]