The Serving Size - Friday, March 7, 2003
One half cup of pasta. One and a half ounces of cheese. Three ounces of meat. One cup of raw broccoli. Did you know that these are all single serving sizes? Do you ever actually measure your foods?   Read Full Article

Fight Flab with Fun, Fast Fitness - Friday, December 27, 2002
Okay, you know you need to get in shape, but the thought of doing sit-ups and push-ups is on par with a root canal.  So don’t do them.  Who says you have to do push-ups to be fit?  To get fit, and more importantly stay fit, you have to find something you enjoy and are willing to do often.  Ask your local martial arts instructors what they have that would work for you.   Read Full Article

Goals and Resolutions: A Five Step Plan for Success
- Wednesday, December 18, 2002
If you subscribe to the belief that there is always room for improvement, you are probably one of the millions of people who establishes resolutions each New Year. Experts agree that setting goals for yourself is an important step in achieving what you want. However, if you take a moment to reflect upon last year’s resolutions, you will probably discover that somehow most of those resolutions have slipped away unfulfilled. What went wrong?   Read Full Article

Start the Days of Your Holiday Season with a Nutritious Breakfast - Monday, November 11, 2002
What’s a good snack to take with you during your busy day? What is a quick, easy and healthful breakfast that even your small child can prepare? What can provide you with much of your body’s required fiber? The answer is cereal. 
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Nutrition Information... Fact or Fiction? - Monday, October 7, 2002
In a recent survey, 40% of American adults reported taking vitamin/mineral supplements and 14% reported taking at least one herbal supplement.  While some supplements can offer positive health benefits, there are just as many that may be considered dangerous.  So where can you obtain accurate information?
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Hydrate Your Body for Optimal Performance - Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Staying adequately hydrated is key to both optimal athletic performance and feeling your best each and every day.  The general standard is to drink at least 8 glasses of water (just plain water) daily. But what about when you are preparing for a special athletic event?    Read Full Article

More Past HealthKick Articles

Vitamin/Mineral Supplement Facts - Sunday, March 24, 2002
Use Feedback as Your Guide to Better Health - Tues, February 26, 2002
Formulating Your Dietary Needs - Wednesday, January 16, 2002
Physical Fitness Goals for the New Year - Tuesday, December 25, 2001
Do You Know If Supplements Are Safe? - Tuesday, November 27, 2001
Dining Out and Dining Healthy - Tuesday, November 6, 2001
Candy...What's in a Name? - Tuesday, October 2, 2001
Starting the Day Off Right - Saturday, September 22, 2001
Healthy Body and Healthy Body Image - Wednesday, August 29, 2001
Keeping Diabetes at Bay - Monday, August 20, 2001
Energy Bars - Tuesday, July 10, 2001
Do You Have a Healthy Meal Pattern? - Tuesday, July 10, 2001