Going out to dinner can be a such a fun, enjoyable experience- but for anyone trying to stick to a “diet”, eating out can be torture. The BEST piece of advice I can give you is PLAN PLAN PLAN! This goes for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Home Is The Frontline Battle Against Childhood Obesity (Fox News) Some serious health conditions that, in the past, have been “adult conditions” are now being seen in children. Some of those being- type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cancer. It’s being […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For Children: -60+ minutes of physical activity a day. make sure that includes various cardio (running, walking, riding a bike) and muscle building activities (gymnastics, push-ups, sit-ups) For Adults: -20 to 60 minutes of aerobic activity (walking, running, hiking, swimming) 3-5 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You hear how it’s important to read food labels, but seriously, how do you do it? What do you look for? Let’s break it down: Serving size/ Servings per Container: The information on the label (calories, fat, sugar, etc) is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
5 So-Called Health Foods You Should Avoid (Washington Post) 1.) Reduced Fat Peanut Butter- the oil is the healthiest part of a peanut but with reduced fat peanut butter, the oil is removed. It also has just as many calories […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We live in a world where we are constantly making sure we “get our money’s worth” so as you can imagine, things keep getting bigger or are cheaper to meet our perceived “value” level. When it comes to food, what this […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Brain Benefits of Cardio (Women’s Health Magazine) University of Iowa’s research team recently evaluated 100 studies and found that cardio and strength training both give you a “brain boost”, but each has different benefits: strength training takes a lot of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nutrition Tip: Why Fruits and Vegetables Are Good For You (Lake News Online) If I say, “eat your fruits and vegetables” what is your response? “I know I know”. But do you actually do it? 3/4 of Americans do not […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As you know by now, breakfast is literally the most important meal of the day. But what if you don’t have time to make a well-balanced meal every morning? If you’re running out the door and picking up a bagel […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
How Important Is Nutrition In Schools? (Rohnert Park Patch) Rohnert Park Patch will be exploring this question as they examine school lunch programs and what kids are eating. They are looking at what schools are serving as well as where […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A Little Extra Sugar May Not Make You Fat (MSNBC) This article is very misleading, but does hold some truth. It says that “a little extra sugar may not make you fat” IF you cut down on other carbs to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mexican-Americans’ Diets Suffer As They Abandon Traditional Foods: Study (Health Day News) According to the study, the diet of second- and third-generation Mexican-American youth are higher in saturated fat and sodium compared to first-generation Mexican-Americans. Consumption of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet. What makes whole grains better for you than other grains? They are unrefined- they haven’t lost the bran and germ removed by milling- saving a lot of the fiber and important […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So you’re at work, and it is 10am. Maybe you’re not feeling too well, or you just don’t have any energy at all and you’re complaining about it to your coworker. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found one […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What is metabolism? Metabolism refers to the chemical process that takes place in the body. This chemical process allows us to breathe, pump blood through our body, turn our food into energy, etc. Your metabolic rate (same as your resting […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The amount of water you consume each day plays a huge role in losing weight and maintain a healthy weight. Water helps your body process nutrients and maintains good circulation. Water boosts your metabolic rate which gives you energy and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Peanut Butter Cookies- 1 cup peanut butter, 1 egg, 1 cup Splenda Peach Soufflé- ½ cup egg whites, 1/8 tsp ground ginger, 3 peaches, 4 tsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp powder sugar Pumpkin Custard- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk, 2 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Want to liven up your lunchbox without packing on extra pounds? Try some of these easy snacks! Mini pita bread with a quarter of an avocado 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon ½ medium cantaloupe Two rice cakes with […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
