Moscato wines can be as diverse as the muscat grapes they’re made from. Whether they’re produced in Italy, France, Spain, Australia or California, these light-bodied wines are almost always sweet, fragrant, bubbly and low in alcohol.
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The physical fitness of lifeguards has a direct impact on their ability to perform rescues, whether working poolside or patrolling beaches and open water. Lifeguards regularly partake in swimming and strength training exercises.
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While indoor training is less appealing than riding outside for most cyclists, it’s a necessity for serious riders who want to train uninterrupted by inclement or seasonal weather.
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Regularly riding a stationary bicycle offers the same benefits as any cardiovascular exercise. It can help you lose or maintain weight, improve circulation, elevate energy levels and reduce risk for several conditions and diseases.
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The first form of circuit training was a short, intensive strength training workout that consisted of no more than 12 resistance exercises performed for just under a minute each, with minimal rest between.
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Most stationary bikes have two-sided pedals: one side is a platform with an attached toe clip — or cage — and adjustable strap; the other side has a mechanism that fits a cycling shoe outfitted with an SPD clip.
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Legumes have long been a primary source of sustenance and protein in the global diet. This tremendously large family of vegetables includes fresh and dried peas and beans as well as lentils, alfalfa, carob and peanuts.
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Interval training, which is characterized by periodic increases in effort followed by timed stretches of recovery, is a proven method for developing walkers into runners and improving overall running speed.
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From the first inhalation to the last movement, a Pilates mat workout embodies a seamless flow of energy. During the course of a typical class, you might find yourself standing, sitting, and even rolling. On the mat, Joseph Pilates himself typically wore snug, short shorts paired with a form-fitting turtleneck.
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With their long, slender stems, ultra-small caps and creamy white color, enoki mushrooms are more elegant than the average fungus. These crisp, mildly sweet mushrooms -- known as “snow puffs” in their native Japan -- grow in bouquetlike clusters and are traditionally eaten raw or lightly cooked.
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Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is a leading source of plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber. Grinding the glossy brown seeds into fine particles is what unlocks their nutritional benefits, as whole flaxseeds are so small they usually pass through the intestinal tract undigested.
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Muscovado sugar is often touted as a natural, unrefined alternative to brown sugar. It owes its strong flavor, high moisture content and ultra-dark color to molasses, the “impurity” that’s stripped out of more refined sugars.
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As the most concentrated amino acid in your body, L-glutamine -- also known as glutamine -- is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Because it fuels white blood cells and other rapidly dividing body cells, glutamine is indispensable to immune system function and tissue repair.
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Two different conditions require avoidance of wheat: a wheat allergy and celiac disease. A wheat allergy causes reactions ranging from hives to difficulty breathing.
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When Joseph Pilates developed his exercise methodology, he was influenced by gymnastics, yoga, martial arts, boxing, bodybuilding and diving, as well as Eastern and Western philosophies.
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The gastrocnemius and the soleus are the two muscles that comprise your calf. The larger, visible muscle is the gastrocnemius, which raises your heel off the floor and works with your hamstrings to flex your knee and bring your heel toward your glute.
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The traditional Japanese diet couldn't be more dissimilar from the standard American diet. Japanese staples include fresh fish, rice, soy, vegetables, fruit and green tea, while the American diet relies heavily on red meat, poultry and processed foods high in salt or added sugar.
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If you experience both lower back and hip pain, chances are they’re related. In some cases, hip pain is a manifestation of a chronic back problem, just as lower back pain may be a result of tight hamstrings, weak abdominal muscles or inflexible hips.
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Celery and parsley come from the same botanical family as carrots, parsnips, dill, fennel and hundreds of other well-known plants.
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A pseudograin, quinoa is actually the seed of a plant closely related to spinach, beets and chard. It comes in a variety of colors, ranging from orange to black, purple, pink and white, but red and transparent yellow are the two most widely available varieties.
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