Swiss-related stories
Ballast Ball - Like a Swiss Ball on Steroids
The Ballast Ball is like a regular Swiss Ball on steroids. It's full of an exciting substance that makes it perfect for a killer upper body and core training workout, as shown here in this video.
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You Are What You Eat: Swiss Chard
Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
I must admit I'd never heard of Swiss chard before this week when I came across a page in a women's magazine cheering on its merits. I'm a pretty standard veggie girl. Give me broccoli, peas, green beans, squash, a good salad and I'm happy. Swiss chard? Never did sit on a plate of mine. Yet I'm intrigued by this item. Here's what I'm learning about it.
I'll warn you first that Swiss chard is packed with sodium -- 313 mg per cup -- but it's loaded with good stuff too, like vitamin A, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. A mere 35 calories come with one cup of this chopped stuff. Check out the rest of these nutritional facts.
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 7 grams
Calcium: 102 mg
Iron: 4 mg
Magnesium: 151 mg
Phosphorus: 58 mg
Potassium: 960 mg
Sodium: 313 mg
Vitamin C: 32 mg
Folate: 15 mcg
So what exactly is this Super Food?
Bubblegum causing bizarre side-effects
Healthy Habits, Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Reviews & Products, Motivation
So low brow, I know. But my sister sent her fabulous fitness trainer counterpart (me) this ridiculous photo today and I had to share it with you. I suppose, bubblegum could be bad for more than just your teeth!
I've never looked at the stability ball this way before, but I promise I will never look at it any other way again!
Chocolate and cheese: Stay slim by eating like the Swiss
Diet & Weight Loss, Nutrition & Supplements
I've managed to do a bit of traveling over the past few years and in every country -- America, Canada, England, Scotland, Australia -- the health news was the same; the amount of people who are overweight, and even obese, in these countries is skyrocketing. Apparently the story is the same in many Westernized nations.
The writer of this article, however, found that the Swiss have managed to maintain a healthy relationship with food and as a result, continue to be relatively fit. It's not that Swiss citizens have give up on all the tasty stuff out there, but rather that they know how to enjoy in moderation. Apparently they still eat rich chocolate and delicious cheese, but they eat stuff made with quality ingredients and they only have small amounts at a time. Wine is sipped in moderation as well, as they serve drinks from smaller glasses. According to the article, if you dine off smaller plates and drink from smaller glasses, you'll end up consuming less.
There are a few more tips listed to help the rest of us live healthy-Swiss-habit-related lives and none of them involve depriving oneself or giving up tasty food altogether. So check it out and see if there are any ideas that will work for you.
How many calories ... in an Arby's Turkey and Swiss Sandwich?
a) 869 cal, 65 g of fat
b) 725 cal, 30 g of fat
c) 550 cal, 24 g of fat
d) 466 cal, 18 g of fat























