Can Yoga Be a Bodybuilding Exercise?
Tip of the Week: On a diet? Eat fruit! Over the last few years, “fruit” has become something of a dirty word among dieters. In an effort to reduce carbohydrates and, more importantly, sugars from the diet, plenty of those looking to lose weight have eschewed nature’s sweet bounty outright. While some fruits should be avoided by those looking to lose weight, others can be a dieter’s friend. It’s just a matter of knowing which is which. We rate the impact foods have on blood-sugar levels with something called the “glycemic index.” Numbers are assigned according to their ranking, with lower numbers equaling less impact. Using this scale, apples clock in at an average of 38, with pears a point or two lower and cherries down at a very low 22. Compare these numbers with spaghetti at 41, boiled potatoes at 56 and pineapples at 66, and you’ll see that you can’t necessarily judge a food by its sweetness. So, dieters, get back to your apple a day. Not only will the sugars have little impact on y
