eDiets.com - News - tip of the day: "Health and Diet
To cook healthy, you need the right cookware! Microwave's cook vegetables quickly, preserve nutrients and conveniently heat leftovers in no time. A steamer is versatile for cooking veggies, rice, poultry, or fish. It’s easy to use, retains the nutrients in foods, and is a healthier option than frying. Nonstick pots and pans allow you to cook with little or no added fat.
Fitness
Guaranteed to boost your metabolism! Strength training is your secret weapon to an increased metabolism. If you strength train regularly you will add lean muscle to your body. Every pound of muscle on your body takes up to 50 calories a day to maintain. A pound of fat only requires 2 calories a day to sustain it. So the more muscle you have the greater your metabolism, even when you are sleeping."