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How to Read Nutrition Labels

Posted: 02/06/2012

Reading nutrition labels can be a trickier task than one might think. I am sure we all know that a nutrition fact label is the information on the ingredients that are put into the food, and that those labels are required by Food and Drug Administration. But, did you know that the calories listed on that box of crackers are not the calories for the whole box, but for one serving...

'Tis the Season of Overeatin'

Posted: 11/17/2011

How to bypass holiday temptation.

Guilt-free Memorial Day Grilling

Posted: 05/23/2011

Well, it's an odd day of the month for me to be making a post; but, I figured we have the holiday weekend coming up and I may as well take advantage to throw a few tips out there.  As you know, Memorial Day Weekend (or week for the lucky among us) is a huge cookout holiday.  Although grilling is a much healthier option than say, FRYING, there are some things you may...

Beat Dementia with Beets

Posted: 04/01/2011

To beat cognitive decline, start guzzling beet juice, according to a new study in the journal Nitric Oxide:  Biology and Chemistry.  Dietary nitrates--found in beets, celery, cabbage and some lettuce--can help keep your brain bealthy as you age by increasing blood flow to the brain's frontal lobes.  Drinking 16 ounces of beet juice for just for days showed beneficial...

New School Cooking Oil

Posted: 02/01/2011

We've been stuck in an olive oil rut for a while, haven't we.  We're told it's the only healthy oil for the most part, and frankly--I'm BORED!  Let's step out of our comfort zone a while and explore the health benefits of macadamia nuts.  Honestly, these are the most energy-dense nuts out there, meaning the highest in calories.  However, it is one of the most...

Power Proteins

Posted: 01/15/2011

Protein intake is essential to growth and repair of new muscle tissue, not to mention it aids in fat loss and keeps you from feeling hungry throughout the day.  Research shows that exercisers on a protein-rich diet burned more fat and lost more weight than those who were restricting their protein intake.  Below are some of the most powerful sources of dietary protein:Eggs: ...

Eat more to lose weight?

Posted: 12/15/2010

It's a huge misconception that you have to deprive yourself and starve in order to lose weight--especially if you plan on adding exercise to your routine.  Long bouts of not eating results in a sluggish metabolism.  Your body will eventually reach a state in which it believes it's starving and will then store whatever you take in as fat--good or bad.  Think of...

Fat Fighting Foods!

Posted: 11/01/2010

The following is a list of foods that if fat burning is your goal, you'll need to load up the fridge with and plan on getting lots of benefits for your metabolism:Salmon:  The active ingredient is omega-3 fats.  Eating the right fats will help you burn fat.  Omega-3's turn on genes that signal your body to burn, rather than store, calories as fat.  Eggs: ...

What is whey protein?

Posted: 10/15/2010

Whey protein is one of 2 types of protein that comes from milk (the other being casein protein). It's made during the process of cow's milk being turned into cheese. When the milk is being turned into cheese, the whey protein is a by-product.  I know it doesn't sound to appetizing, but this product offers a lot of benefit when added to your training and nutrition regimen. ...