NPN SPONSORED ATHLETE, CHRIS FOSTER, AIMING FOR 2012 OLYMPICS.
Chris Foster had an amazing tri-season in 2010. With 2012 rapidly approaching, Chris has his eyes set on the Olympic games in London. In an interview with SLOWTWITCH.COM, Chris discusses his current ranking, training endeavors and career dreams. NPN is excited for the opportunity to provide Chris with the supplementation and nutrition counseling necessary to help him on his quest for success. We wish Chris a victorious 2011 season! To read up more on Chris, click HERE.
WALKING 10,000 STEPS PER DAY MAY PREVENT DIABETES
10,000 steps may seem like a lot, but it really is a minimal effort when paired with the huge risk of diabetes. Researchers have found that a "higher step count is linked to a lower body mass index, less abdominal fat and better insulin sensitivity." Walking a lot decreases body fat over time. The less fat, the lower one's diabetes risk. Decrease your risk of diabetes by increasing your walking today! Wearing a pedometer is an easy way to keep track of your steps each day. MORE.
PICK THE RIGHT KIND OF CHOCOLATE ON VALENTINES DAY
Encouraging remarks about eating chocolate in a health newsletter seems contradicting, right? Truth be told, DARK chocolate in moderation has been proven to reduce heart disease through the antioxidants found in cocoa. However, this does not mean that dark chocolate is the way to weightloss. A diet that is high in fiber, fruits, vegetables and protein can benefit from a little chocolate. This Valentines Day, be sure to have an NPN energy plus bar, containing all natural fruits, nuts and organic dark chocolate. MORE.
THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY IS ALL ABOUT YOUR HEART
During this month of love, make sure you are giving yourself the gift of a good heart. High cholesterol is one of the major CONTROLLABLE risk factors for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. That means you can take preventable action. Your lifestyle has the single greatest impact on your HDL, or "good" cholesterol. Losing weight will increase your HDL cholesterol. Get 30 minutes of brisk exercise in each day. Choose healthy fats and oils, such as nuts, olive oil, fish and other foods with omega 3 fatty acids. For supplementation, choose from a number of NPN products to help you lower your cholesterol. MORE.
