Bear Naked Talks About Being the Official Fuel of the Warrior Dash Games: Can you begin by telling us a little bit about Bear Naked? Bear Naked is an all-natural food company for the everyday adventurer, offering a full line […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
To start, in order to lower your body fat percentage, you need to know what it is. There are “formulas” and places online where you can plug in your age, weight, height, etc and it will calculate it for you- […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This site is dedicated to providing a reliable straight shooting road map for men and women who desire a healthier lifestyle. The fact is that wherever you look there is always a new product telling you how to lose weight […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Everyone has heard at one time or another, “soda is bad for you” but the question is- why are they bad? If you’re like me, being reprimanded and told that “something is bad” isn’t necessarily going to stop me from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sometimes you just can’t get it right. “Too much sleep or too little sleep can be dangerous to your health” OK Goldilocks- how’s your porridge? The latest research says you need more than six hours of sleep a night, but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Huffington Post addresses foods that don’t seem “all that nutritional” but are actually worth eating: Mushrooms- at 20 calories per cup, mushrooms are a good “meat” replacement because of their flavor (think Lent when you want red meat but […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, people who consume dietary supplements are more likely to make healthier lifestyle choices compared to people who do not consume supplements. Over two-thirds of U.S. adults take dietary supplements- 69% of adults. When […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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…
In the Classroom: Nutrition is Tops for Ashland (wickedlocal.com) With the new, modified school meal regulations, some schools are going to have to make quite a few changes! Schools are required to increase the amounts of fruits and vegetables they […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Study: Kids get more added sugar from foods than drinks (USA Today) According to the American Heart Association, women should consume no more than 100 calories a day from added sugar and men shouldn’t consume more than 150 calories a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Local Schools Adopt Fitness and Nutrition Programs (Tribune) New state and federal regulations are changing the way schools are dealing with health and nutrition. Meal options will include items with more whole grains, less sodium and lass fat. School nurses […] ↓ 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…
