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Amongst all the differing nutritional advice out there, one common factor stands out: eat more fruit and vegetables. Governments around the world recommend “five a day” (five portions of fruit and vegetables, rather than five of each).

But how much constitutes a “portion” and what exactly counts?

Here’s your easy guide to the five-a-day recommendation:

How Big Is A Portion?

One portion is defined as:
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If you’re a former exerciser who’s sorta fallen off the wagon for quite a while, you need not worry; getting back on board isn’t as hard as you may think. One of the keys to making your transition back into fitness go smoothly is to start off at a reasonable pace.

All too often, people jump into a new workout with a tremendous amount of zeal, only to then give up weeks later because they’re physically Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a former exerciser who’s sorta fallen off the wagon for quite a while, you need not worry; getting back on board isn’t as hard as you may think. One of the keys to making your transition back into fitness go smoothly is to start off at a reasonable pace.

All too often, people jump into a new workout with a tremendous amount of zeal, only to then give up weeks later because they’re physically Read the rest of this entry »

Flickr: mrflipYou got to wonder. When Lou Ferrigno was doing the Hulk, did he ever say to himself, “I’m green enough, but I’m just not buff enough!”

I doubt it. But according to a new report, body image problems and eating disorders are actually on the raise in male athletes and fitness addicts.

And here’s the ironic part. Experts believe these issues first pop up after a guy loses a few pounds and sees Read the rest of this entry »

Jose Canseco’s name is almost synonymous with ‘roids; steroids, that is. The same can arguably be said about Barry Bonds, Marion Jones, and the Governator himself. But, a different and more pervasive type of ‘roid problem exists in this country, and it is not relegated to overreaching athletes or bodybuilders.

Thyroid conditions affect as many as 13 million Americans, oftentimes making daily life extremely Read the rest of this entry »