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Now that Summer is here, you can take to the hills on hiking excursions and enjoy the beautiful scenary that New England has to offer. Some areas are right outside your back door. In Western Mass you can go to Skinner Mountian in South Hadley to enjoy a nice hike up the hill. Bring a picnic lunch and sit at the many picnic tables available at the top while you overlook the 360 degree view of the Pioneer Valley. The Connecticut River Valley is in view as well from the top, and on a clear day you can see downtown Hartford. The foilage will be at it's peak in mid October, but the views are spectacular all year round. The excercize is very beneficial as well. In the Boston area you have Blue Hills to hike, or take a walk along the Charles River. You can rent kayaks on the charles as well. Whatever you decide, Southern New England is a great place to enjoy the great outdoors.
Connecticut has the Wine Trial that is great this time of year. Enjoy unbievable views of Connecticut while you taste some of the wines from this region. The anti-oxidants help to maintian healthy living. Together it adds up to a very healthy and fun experience.
Lets not forget that all of New England is spectacular this time of year, so get up and hit the trails. Take a look at the links to the left for some great ideas on how to live a healthier and more active lifestyle. You can also get some ideas on diets to keep you more energetic. Come back to see us anytime for the seasonal updates. We look forward to hearing from you, so call us anytime with questions.
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1. All fats are bad, and following a low-fat diet is the best way to lose weight.
Myth. Fat is necessary for energy, especially for active and growing kids -- for hormone function, vitamin absorption and transport. Fats add flavor to your food. Since fat contains more than twice the calories per gram compared to protein and carbohydrates, it's more concentrated in calories, so to lose weight on a calorie controlled diet, you need to eat less fat. Choose your fats wisely... nuts, avocado, seeds and fatty fish contain immune-promoting monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids.
2. More television viewing is associated with greater obesity.
Truth. We know about inactivity and adults -- kids today are in trouble. It's a different world than just 15 years ago. Kids who watch the most television are less active and eat more junk foods. Watching advertising is dangerous, as the messages are very seductive to children. Kids need to be more fit by exercising more.
3. Americans have lowered their rate of heart disease because they eat less fat now than they did 30 years ago.
Myth. Eating less fat doesn't translate into healthier Americans. In fact, Americans are fatter than ever before, and it's not just because of the amount of fat they eat. Portion size of sugar and refined carbohydrates continues to dominate the weight gain issue, as well as the decrease in the amount of activity.
4. Dietary fiber helps reduce your risk for heart disease
Truth. A diet high in fiber not only helps lower the risk for heart disease and cancer, but also translates into increases in the intake of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods. Fiber helps fill you up, without adding calories. Foods high in fiber are generally lower in calories, are fresh and can help you maintain your weight loss.
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