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Annatto: It's in My Food, But What is it?
Since I am a major health nut, I always read labels before I buy food. I often see the ingredient Annatto listed on packages, so what is it?
It's a natural food coloring made from the ground up seed pods of - surprise, surprise - the annatto tree, which grows in Central and South America.
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You Asked: Dealing With iPod Case Funk
Dear Fit,
I love my iPod Nano for running but I really hate the way the armband gets so smelly and sweaty! You can't wash your armband as frequently as your running gear because the thin plastic window gets destroyed. The best compromise I've found is to put some detergent in a bowl, let it soak in hot water, and then I rinse it out by hand and let it air dry overnight.
Marware Takes Care of Your iPod
If you've spent tons of money on your iPod, you want to protect it with a case of some sort, especially if you're working out with it. Marware has got you covered, literally.
They make this really convenient armband for your iPod Shuffle called the Sportsuit Runabout for only $14.95.
Nike + iPod Meets Gym Equipment
If you're into walking or running, the Nike + iPod Sports Kit is a must. The sensor fits in your shoe and the receiver clicks into your iPod Nano. It keeps track of your distance, speed, and calories burned and stores all your data online with a quick synch.
Fit Tip: Time Yourself With Your iPod
If you're doing stretches to cool down or plank poses for strength training, how long you hold each move is crucial. I like to stay in each stretch for 30 seconds, while I do the plank for different amounts of time depending on how much of a workout I want. But I often find that my perception of 30 seconds is skewed from reality!
New iPod Nano Has Built-In Pedometer
The iPod Nano makes it easy to pump up your workouts with music, and now a new version just came out that wants to encourage you to move even more. It has a built-in pedometer! Pretty sweet, huh?
Fit Tip: Attach Your Workout to Your iPod
Are you hooked on my printable workouts yet? If so, make sure you keep up with them using this simple trick. If you keep your iPod with you at the gym, just tape your printout to the music player.
Review: iStik iPod Holder
Having not upgraded my armband iPod holder when I upgraded my iPod, my workout wear has been limited to pants, shorts and running skirts with pockets to hold my beloved music player. Heading out for a run shouldn't be a fashion dilemma, so I tried the new iStik ($27). Using powerful magnets embedded in a hard plastic face plate, you can put your music wherever you want it.
Get Your Butt in Gear: Mari Dade iPod clothes
I have to listen to my iPod when I am working out but it gets annoying holding it. I have experimented with all sorts of gadgets, but it always ends up in my hand.
My new favorite gear is Mari Dade because not only are the work out clothes super cute (which is hard to find) they also have specially fitted pockets for your beloved iPod.
Forget the Scale, How About a Bod Pod?
If you have a hard time stepping onto the scale, imagine stepping into the Bod Pod...
The Bod Pod is the latest in measuring body composition. Instead of underwater weighing, skin fold and circumference measuring or even a scale, your doctor (or personal trainer) may ask you to step inside the Bod Pod.
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