eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet
Enjoy fresh or frozen vegetables, depending on your preferences, lifestyle and budget. The nutrient content of raw and cooked veggies is similar, but cooking some vegetables increases the nutrient content over raw. When vegetables are cooked, the body uses minute phytochemicals called antioxidants to repair cell damage caused by “free radicals,” toxic byproducts of normal metabolism and the environment.
Fitness
Persist at a steady pace and be patient. If you are trying a new activity and are unfamiliar with the skill, take some time to practice. Your body isn’t used to the new movement patterns and needs to adapt neurologically, physiologically and mentally. Getting a good night's sleep and reviewing the new skills in your mind will help the coordination between your mind and body."