Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.
At Your Destination, Seek Out Healthy Bites On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions while […]
Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.
Eat Right While Traveling… On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions while traveling can be […]
Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.
Once You’re Off, Keep Food Safety in Mind On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions […]
Quick Guide to Eating Right While Traveling in the U.S.
Before You Go, Pack Foods with Care On the road again? Traveling can be exciting, educational, exhausting and energizing! And, the food you enjoy while traveling can be delicious and memorable. However, culinary excursions while […]
Fact or Fiction: Lose Weight Eating Junk Food Only – Part 2 of 2
Let’s continue our discussion! What do you think? Calories are calories right? As long as you are eating the amount of calories that promote weight loss, the actual food does not matter? (Just take some […]
Fact or Fiction: Lose Weight Eating Junk Food Only – Part 1 of 2
What do you think? Calories are calories right? As long as you are eating the amount of calories that promote weight loss, the actual food does not matter? (Just take some supplements to make up […]
15 Incredibly Heart-Healthy Foods
Heart disease accounts for nearly one-third of all deaths worldwide. What you eat plays a major role in heart health and can impact your risk of heart disease. In fact, certain foods can influence blood […]
Cholesterol – Specifically High Density Lipoproteins
What is HDL Cholesterol HDL (AKA ‘H’ for Happy) carries about 1/3-1/4 of the blood cholesterol. Higher levels seem to protect against cardiovascular disease. HDL levels less than 40 mg/dl appear to be a risk […]
Cholesterol – Specifically Low-Density Lipoproteins or LDL
What is LDL Cholesterol LDL (AKA ‘L’ for lousy) Cholesterol and is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood. Too much saturated fats and Trans Fats in the diet can cause LDL cholesterol to […]
Cholesterol – Triglycerides specifically!
What are Triglycerides Triglycerides are a normal substance found in the bloodstream and necessary for life. It provides fuel needed for body cells to function. Too many triglycerides floating in the bloodstream increases your chances […]
Hypertension – High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer
This edition will focus on what foods you CAN eat when it comes to controlling blood pressure. I am sure you have heard that foods rich in potassium lowers blood pressure. Common foods name are […]
4 Simple Reasons Why All Calories Are Not Created Equal….
The food industry vigorously promotes the myth “a calorie is a calorie”. The body is WAY more sophisticated than we can ever imagine. However, based on these four simple facts, we know this is not […]
5 Simple Weight-Loss Strategies – part III
It’s easy enough to say eat less, move more, but often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how to make it easier: 4. CONSIDER NON-SCALE VICTORIES Your weight is determined by […]
Essential Tips To Losing Weight: Burn those calories (Exercise)….
Regular exercise can boost metabolism, making creating a calorie deficit easier. Don’t miss the mark here, what you eat and drink is 80% of the equation. Exercise compliments a good eating pattern when it comes […]
5 Simple Weight-Loss Strategies – part II
It’s easy enough to say eat less, move more, but often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how to make it easier: 3. LEARN HOW TO ORDER AT RESTAURANTS Eating out […]
5 Simple Weight-Loss Strategies – Part I
It’s easy enough to say eat less, move more, but often more difficult to do. Here are a few ideas on how to make it easier: 1. REMOVE TEMPTATION If you’re trying to set yourself […]
Essential Tips to Losing Weight – Change what you eat and drink….
OK, so now you know about creating a calorie deficit; let’s talk about how to achieve it. There are two ways to lose weight: changing what you eat and changing how you move. Most people […]
Happy New Welcome – 2019 Here we Come!
The new year has arrived! Along with it we all have new goals, high aspirations and fresh hopes for the coming 52 weeks. This past year has been an exciting one for us, while at […]
Happy Birthday Jesus and Merry Christmas to All!
May you be happy and blessed Not just on Christmas day, but throughout the year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Strategies to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays (Part 2 of 2)
Are holiday events difficult for you? Chances are you fall victim to the same traps over and over again. Do you skimp too much on dinner then lose it at the dessert table? Do you […]
Strategies to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays (Part 1 of 2)
Holiday season has been here technically since October! Have you already gained a pound or two? Smile. Don’t sweat it. Health conscious people everywhere are bracing themselves for another month of solid parties, feasts and […]
5 Simply Tips to Avoid the Holiday Weight Gain….
People tend to over-indulge, and it’s estimated the average person consumes around 3,000 calories on a special day. For many people, that can be two days worth of calories in one. The extra fuel comes […]
5 Ways Going Keto Could Affect Your Workouts (Part 4 of 4)
#4 YOUR RECOVERY WILL BE SLOWER Are you are concerned about personal bests or training for a race? The true ketogenic diet is not usually associated with better athletic performance. Power sports like weightlifting or sprinting, most […]
5 Ways Going Keto Could Affect Your Workouts (Part 3 of 4)
#3 YOU’LL BE MORE PRONE TO DEHYDRATION Another downside of keto (or any low-carb diet) is the increase water needs. Excreting the waste products from thes diets requires LOTS of fluids. This puts people at a […]