Obese persons may benefit by starting a simple walking program to shed pounds and increase overall fitness. A walking routine burns calories and increases stamina, energy level and bone strength. Regular walking can reduce your risk of developing breast cancer or diabetes, according to the American Council on Exercise.
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Belly fat, or visceral fat, lies deep inside your abdomen, surrounding your internal organs. Excess visceral fat produces hormones that can increase your risk of serious health problems, including strokes, heart disease and some forms of cancer and diabetes.
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Fast-moving exercise causes your heart and breathing rates to increase, delivering fresh oxygen to your bloodstream and energy to your muscles. Your lung capacity can be increased through regular aerobic workouts, but only by a modest amount, according to Dr. Tim Noakes, author of “The Lore of Running.
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Refined sugar is made from sucrose extracted from raw sugar cane or sugar beets. Often added to processed foods and beverages, refined sugar has several forms such as granulated white sugar, brown sugar, fructose, sucrose, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup and malt syrup. The average American consumes about 22 tsp.
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Cold cooked shrimp are tasty when served with cocktail sauce or added to salads. You can also heat cooked shrimp in just a few minutes. Heat cooked shrimp carefully to preserve their taste and texture, writes Fred Thompson in "The Big Book of Fish and Shellfish."
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Pasta is a refined product made from grains, which contribute to a balanced diet. Although grains provide essential nutrients, such as magnesium, potassium and selenium, the refinement process reduces many of these essential nutrients, according to the May 2011 issue of the "Journal of Nutrition."
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