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Thursday, 14 May 2009
TBFitness Food Drive
Thanks to all of the clients at Total Body Fitness & Wellness Studio who contributed to our April Special Food Drive . Staff from Total Body Fitness & Wellness Studio delivered more than 200 non-perishable food items to the Saint-Louise Outreach Centre located right here in Brampton. Way to help out our community!
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
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Monday, 6 April 2009
Valuable info about Bananas
A professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class
about bananas.� He said the expression 'going bananas' is
from the effects of bananas on the brain.� Read on:
�
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator !!!
This is interesting.��After reading this, you'll never look at a
banana in the same way again.� Bananas contain three
natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose
combined with fiber.
A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy
for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the
number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.�It can also
help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and
conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power:�200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school
( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating
bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost
their brain power. Research has shown that the
potassium-packed fruit can assist learning
by making pupils more alert.
Constipation:�High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem
without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers:�One of the quickest�ways of curing a hangover is to
make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana
calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up
depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and
re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn:�Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body,
so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana
for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness:�Snacking on bananas between meals helps
to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites:�Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try
rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many
people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling
and irritation.
Nerves:�Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the
nervous system.
Overweight�and at work? Studies at the�Institute�of�Psychology�in
Austria�found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like
chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients,
researchers found the most obese were more likely to
be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that,
to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to
control our blood sugar levels by snacking on
high carbohydrate foods every two hours
to keep levels steady.
Ulcers:�The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the
only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in
over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes
over-acidity and reduces irritation by
coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control:�Many other cultures see bananas as a
'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional
temperature of expectant mothers. In�Thailand, for
example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure
their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):�Bananas can help
SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood
enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking & Tobacco Use:�Bananas can also help people trying
to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the
potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body
recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress:�Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the
heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's
water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate
rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These
can be rebalanced with the help of a
high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes:�According to research in The New England Journal of
Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the
risk of death by strokes by as much as 40�percent.
Warts:�Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want
to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the
wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place
with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare
it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate,
three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and
twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium
and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to
change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a
day keeps the doctor away!'
PASS IT ON TO YOUR�FRIENDS
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!
I will add one more�here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take
the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe ...
polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit�!!!
about bananas.� He said the expression 'going bananas' is
from the effects of bananas on the brain.� Read on:
�
Never, put your banana in the refrigerator !!!
This is interesting.��After reading this, you'll never look at a
banana in the same way again.� Bananas contain three
natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose
combined with fiber.
A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy
for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the
number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.�It can also
help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and
conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power:�200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school
( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating
bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost
their brain power. Research has shown that the
potassium-packed fruit can assist learning
by making pupils more alert.
Constipation:�High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help
restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem
without resorting to laxatives.
Hangovers:�One of the quickest�ways of curing a hangover is to
make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana
calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up
depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and
re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn:�Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body,
so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana
for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness:�Snacking on bananas between meals helps
to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites:�Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try
rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many
people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling
and irritation.
Nerves:�Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the
nervous system.
Overweight�and at work? Studies at the�Institute�of�Psychology�in
Austria�found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like
chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients,
researchers found the most obese were more likely to
be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that,
to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to
control our blood sugar levels by snacking on
high carbohydrate foods every two hours
to keep levels steady.
Ulcers:�The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal
disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the
only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in
over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes
over-acidity and reduces irritation by
coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control:�Many other cultures see bananas as a
'cooling' fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional
temperature of expectant mothers. In�Thailand, for
example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure
their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):�Bananas can help
SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood
enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking & Tobacco Use:�Bananas can also help people trying
to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the
potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body
recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Stress:�Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the
heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's
water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate
rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These
can be rebalanced with the help of a
high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes:�According to research in The New England Journal of
Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the
risk of death by strokes by as much as 40�percent.
Warts:�Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want
to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the
wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place
with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare
it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate,
three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and
twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium
and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to
change that well-known phrase so that we say, 'A banana a
day keeps the doctor away!'
PASS IT ON TO YOUR�FRIENDS
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!
I will add one more�here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take
the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe ...
polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit�!!!
Monday, 30 March 2009
Receive 5% off the purchase of any personal training package or gift certificate at Total Body Fitness & Wellness Studio for the entire month of April
Receive 5% off the purchase of any personal training package or gift certificate at Total Body Fitness & Wellness Studio for the entire month of April when you donate 10 or more non-perishable food items to our food drive.
Offer expires April 30, 2009. Offer open to new and existing clients.
Receive one 45 minute session and one fitness assessment FREE when you donate 10 or more non-perishable food items to our food drive.
Offer expires April 30, 2009. Offer open to new clients only.
Offer expires April 30, 2009. Offer open to new and existing clients.
Receive one 45 minute session and one fitness assessment FREE when you donate 10 or more non-perishable food items to our food drive.
Offer expires April 30, 2009. Offer open to new clients only.
Friday, 20 March 2009
Thursday, 12 March 2009
" Perseverance, discipline, and intensity reign supreme on every champion's resume."
EatRight Ontario was introduced in support of the Government of Ontario’s goal to improve the health of individuals and communities in Ontario, and provides advice on daily food choices that will help you live well and stay healthy. This service provides easy-to-use nutrition information from Registered Dietitians to make healthier food choices easier for you. Dietitians of Canada and the Ministry of Health Promotion are working together to give the people of Ontario more ways to connect with a Registered Dietitian and get trusted advice on healthy eating AT NO COST!
Here are the three easy ways to reach a Registered Dietitian:
· Visit the website for articles, tips and recipes at www.Ontario.ca/EatRight
· Email the Ask a Dietitian service http://www.eatrightontario.ca/
· Call this toll-free number: 1-877-510-510-2
The service is available to all residents of Ontario, and is available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm ET, with evening hours Tuesday and Thursday to 9 pm ET. Outside these hours you can leave a voice mail message and a Registered Dietitian will return your call the next business day. You can call as often as you like as there are no limits to how many times you can call or email the service.
Compliment your workouts at Total Body Fitness with a healthy eating plan to achieve maximum results!
Total Body Fitness Motivational Quote of the Week:
" Perseverance, discipline, and intensity reign supreme on every champion's resume."
Tuesday, 3 March 2009
Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Award
Total Body Fitness & Wellness Studio is up for another award!!! After recently winning Brampton’s Start-Up Business of the Year Award, Total Body Fitness & Wellness Studio is proud to be nominated for Brampton’s Outstanding Business Achievement Award. As finalists, owners Ian and Penny King will be attending the awards ceremony being held on May 12, 2009. Thank you to all of the loyal clients who have helped make Total Body Fitness & Wellness Studio such a success.
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