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Problems With High-Protein Diets in Women
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about three-fourths of Americans are considered overweight or obese. Given this alarming statistic, many people are turning to high-protein diets as a quick way to lose weight. Although these diets may result in a few lost pounds, they often pose other serious health problems. Focusing on animal-derived foods that are high in saturated fat, these diets can raise cholesterol and lead to coronary disease, among other things.
Which Vitamins Do Women Need?
Considering their fast-paced lifestyles, women are not always able to get the vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients they need. According to a report published in the American Journal of Medicine, many American women are not eating the basic five to seven servings of fresh fruits and vegetables that they need to fulfill the daily requirements of calcium, magnesium and vitamins D and K.
Benefits of Pilates Exercises
The Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a not-for-profit professional organization for Pilates, points out that more Americans are practicing Pilates as a way to condition their bodies and improve their physiques. Pilates, a low-impact exercise program appropriate for women of all ages and fitness levels, involves a succession of smooth movements, which integrate both stretching and breathing exercises. Developing a pattern of slow, deliberate movements along with controlled breathing increases blood flow to the muscles providing a number of fitness benefits.
Courteney and David Aim to Raise $1 Million in Two Weeks for Charity
The World Entertainment News Network reports that celeb parents Courteney Cox and David Arquette have given themselves two weeks to raise $1 million to help the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation, a center dedicated to helping people afflicted with the incurable skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
Isabella Rossellini Touts Italian Luxury
Lancome has Juliette Binoche, Marc Jacobs has Victoria Beckham, and now Isabella Rossellini, 55, Italian screen icon and model, and mom to Elletra, 24, and Roberto, 11, is the newest international mom to be chosen as the face of a major advertisement campaign. Isabella will be the spokesperson for her home country’s “Made in Italy” marketing push. Her job? Encouraging Americans to purchase Italian luxury projects–everything from car to jewelry to accessories.