A Healthy Diet for Athletes

A healthy diet for athletes requires energy intake sufficient to maintain body weight, maintain health, and to maximize training effect. Optimal nutrition is a key component of any training program and will enhance athletic performance and recovery. Typically, athletes do not need to diet for weight loss. However, if weight or fat loss is desired, it should be completed before the start of the season. Consult with your health professional before...

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Taxol Shortage May Affect Ovarian and Breast Cancer Patients

For some clinics across the nation, the supply of Taxol is running low. Doctors and patients are experiencing a shortage of the chemotherapy drug used to treat ovarian and breast cancer in women. While no official cause of the shortage has been released, many doctors and patients are placing the blame of corporate economics. Taxol is a generic drug, which equals a low profit margin. The logic behind this theory is, why produce a large amount of...

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Spicy tomato chutney

Spicy tomato chutney Photo: Thinkstock 2.25 kg tomatoes 5 onions, chopped1tablespoon chopped fresh ginger 1 tablespoon cumin seeds1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1 cup (250 ml) cider vinegar 1 In a very large, heavy-based, non-metallic saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium– high heat; reduce the heat to low and gently simmer, uncovered...

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Simple Ways to Prevent Sports Injury

Sports injuries are common among professional and amateur athletes alike. With just a few adjustments to workout routines, many of these injuries can be prevented. Keep your body in top shape by incorporating these simple things into your exercise. Stretching Stretching before exercise is one of the easiest ways to prevent injury. Stretching keeps the muscles nice and flexible,...

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Oily skin care

Girl cleaning her face Photo: Thinkstock ? Eat more raw vegetables and fruit and take B-group vitamins.? Use mildly astringent and toning skincare products, with ingredients such as lavender and witch hazel.? Use toners or fresheners that do not contain alcohol. Stripping the skin of its natural oil (sebum) will only cause it to produce more.? If you also have pimples, use herbs...

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Office exercise

Businessman exercising Photo: Shutterstock ? Lower your arms. ? Repeat the first step. ? Now, position your feet so that they are hip-distance apart and fold your arms on top of your head, clasping your elbows with opposite hands as you do so. ? Slowly bend forwards and, with your arms still clasped, stretch forwards and down from your tail- bone.Try to touch the floor with...

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Mango chutney recipe

Mango chutney Photo: Think stock 2.25 kg green mangoes (4–5), stoned, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon pickling salt11/4 cups (310 ml) cider vinegar11/4 cups (310 ml) non-alcoholic apple cider, or apple juice1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger2 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper11/2 cups (345 g) firmly packed soft brown sugar1 In a large, non-metallic bowl, sprinkle the mangoes with the...

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Kate Middleton Even Royalty finds time to Exercise

Kate Middleton quickly made headlines in the media a part from becoming the Duchess of Cambridge. But with no real European "royal blood" lines in her family, the public and press have often called this Princess an "ordinary" woman. So what makes this ordinary woman so extraordinary, especially in the eyes of Prince William of England? Kate and William had a long 8 year history of friendship and dating before they were engaged to be married. One...

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Homemade Ginger Ale

Ginger ale Photo: Reader's Digest Cooking time - 30 minutes, plus chilling3/4 cup thinly sliced ­unpeeled fresh ­ginger 1 cup sugar 3 strips (5 x 1 cm) lemon zest 4–5 whole black peppercorns 5–6 allspice berries (optional) soda water 8 mint sprigs1    Bring 2 cups of water and the ginger to the boil in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Reduce the heat to low,...

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Fifteen steps to better nutrition

Fruit Photo: From Reader's Digest 1. Start the day well by eating a fibre-rich breakfast of porridge or natural muesli topped with fruit. Eating breakfast keeps you mentally and physically alert. 2. Keep coffee and caffeinated soft drinks to a minimum – they give only a short burst of caffeine-fuelled energy.Try one or two cups daily of black or green tea.Tea contains anti-oxidants...

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Cupcakes recipe

1 2/3 cups (250 g) self-raising flour1/2 cup (125 g) butter, softened2 tablespoons milk food colouring (optional)1 Preheat the oven to 180oC (Gas 4). In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, using electric beaters. 2 Add the vanilla, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. 3 Sift the flour into the mixture. Using a plastic spatula...

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