Best Choice The Egg Or The Pop Tart?

By Bryon Zirker

In each egg there is approximately 200 mg of cholesterol.
The process of scrambling or frying an egg may push the
cholesterol up to say 244 mg. Kellogg's states that the
Blueberry Pop tarts contains, Yup! I said it, 0 that's ZERO
mg of cholesterol, however the Blueberry Pop tart has a
whopping 39.7 g of Carbohydrates--Ouch! Half of this is
pure sugar WOW!. Which do you think is the best choice
for breakfast. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! the egg
or the Pop Tart?

You see the NHLBI (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute)
says that eating less than 200 mg of cholesterol each day is
best, being that cholesterol is a major factor in heart disease
risk. The higher your blood cholesterol level the higher the risk
of heart disease. Is the egg breakfast the wrong choice?--no,
the egg wins over the Pop Tart.

Why?.....The amount of cholesterol is not the issue, its the form in
which it is. Foods that are processed that are high in sugar content
contribute to inflammation increasing the volume of free radical
byproducts floating in your system. this seems to increase amounts
of blood cholesterol found in its "oxidized" form. In this form the
body can not use it to build new cells and create sex hormones.

Scary to say the least. Oxidized Cholesterol is what builds up on
the artery walls called plaque. All of this is heart disease rick at
work. It sounds odd however, the science dictates that eating a
food that is higher in dietary cholesterol and does not spike your
blood sugar levels therefore creating inflammation, is actually
healthier.

5 Reasons For Working With A Personal Trainer

By Bryon Zirker

A lot of people think of personal trainers as people who show
you how to go about lifting weights. This is actually a small part
of what a personal trainer does. When certified a personal
trainer provides his/her clients with practical, safe and affordable
guidance so that a person can achieve their personal goals for a
healthy body and mind.

Once you locate a personal trainer here is what they can offer:

Education- Building good health is an important goal, however
an investment in learning how to change your current lifestyle
and get healthy and active and stay that way for the long term
will pay off. You will enjoy a longer and healthier life as a result.
A certified personal trainer will provide you with the education
you need to achieve your health and well being goals.

Guidance-Your personal trainer will assist you with designing
your exercise program, one that is tailored to your lifestyle and
schedule, one that fits your body type and current fitness level.
A personal trainer can guide you in general fitness, improved
sports performance, prevention of injuries, and weight loss. Not
to mention the activities of everyday life.

Motivation-This is an important one. Sometimes getting
motivated to work out and eat right for some people is like
climbing the biggest mountain on earth. Going it alone makes
it even harder. We need some kind of outside motivation to get
moving and keep moving toward our fitness goals. A personal
trainer can be an important asset with regards to this area and
provide you with encouragement and feedback to build confidence
so you can find the resolve to continue.

Support-Finding the time to exercise regularly is a challenge. If
you run into roadblocks and find it difficult to keep going your
personal trainer can help you sort through some of the issues you
might face. Having a person to talk to and get advice on certain
aspects of your routine is an asset.

Safety-Making sure that you are starting out properly and using
the right form and technique when exercising is crucial to long
term success. The last thing you need is to get an injuring right
out of the gate. A personal trainer is educated in the basics of setting
proper weight amounts and in the proper use of the equipment used,
the best types of cardio training to get you going without over exerting
your muscles and joints.