Monthly Archives: January 2010

What is a Nutritional Supplement?

A supplement, by definition, is something that accompanies something essential. But, in some cases, nutritional supplements can themselves be an essential part of a healthy nutrition regimen.…

A Womans Weight Loss After Pregnancy

A Womans Weight Loss After Pregnancy It’s an obvious truth that after giving birth most women’s bodies make considerable adjustments. Broad hormonal changes are common and mood swings are not unusual. But one thing that many women will focus on (sometimes too much) is losing that weight and body fat…

Why Choose Whole Grains?

It's amazing just how perfectly we have been provided for, with food which is naturally healthy, taking care of all of our needs for heart, blood sugar, weight maintenance and other health situations. …

The Fit and Healthy Woman Radio Islam Interview w/ Mubarakah Ibrahim AFAA CPT

Topic: The Fit and Healthy Woman Guest: Mubarakah Ibrahim, fitmuslimah.com, featured on Oprah Winfrey and New York Times and Chicago Tribune Guest: Marie Tadarah, Chef and Healthy Living Cooking Blogger Host: Jamilla Firdausee …

Cardio Interval Training

Remember the days when it seemed everyone was saying “Do slow cardio exercises. They’re better for your health?” If you’ve been exercising for some time, or have followed some sort of routine in the past, chances are... …

HIIT – What it is and how to use it.

HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, and is one of the best ways to retain muscle while losing fat. It’s by no means...…

The Importance of Communication

As a woman who may have a family that includes your husband and children things can be complicated enough some days.…

Pregnancy and Exercise

Prescribing exercise for pregnant women needs to be handled with ... care. Consideration needs to be made for the type, intensity, frequency, and duration of the physical activity.…

A Lesson in Postpartum Depression

We've probably all heard the term “postpartum depression” at some point or another. But do you really understand enough about it to be able to help a friend, family member or even yourself when suffering from this illness?…

Tele-Conference – Eat Right w/ Yaqutullah Ibraheem MS, RD, LD

A brief outline of the call that consists of: Eat Right w/ Yaqutullah Ibraheem MS, RD, LD 1. Making smart choices from everyday food groups 2. Finding a balance between food and physical activity 3. Getting the most out of your calories…