Although it’s not a cure for obesity, consumers who read nutritional labels before that first bite or sip may help drive down the over-high calorie consumption in our country. Read the article here.
Now this is a good one! I dare say I’m not the only personal trainer who would agree that hot dogs are as far from “healthy” as snow is from Hades. But this finding here is staggering: “Just one 50-gram serving of processed meat—about the amount in one hot dog—a day increases the risk of
I’m a personal trainer. As such, I usually go to work earlier than most, and work later into the evening than most. I know what a challenge it can be to eat dinner at a reasonable hour because usually that’s when I’m working! Nevertheless, studies continue to tout the severity of eating late at night
As a pecto-vegetarian and personal trainer, I’m asked by clients what type of fish I eat. Fish are not created equal. For example, farmed tilapia, though inexpensive, does not have the same health benefits as wild tilapia or salmon. It’s high omega-6 content may actually outnumber the beneficial omega-3s by a factor of 2 to
This is a dish I made recently for a dinner party I catered and it went down a treat, so to speak. It’s protein packed & Paleo friendly. This one is really for the guys but you ladies can also give it a go if you want. If not, just pass it on to your
As a personal trainer and triathlete who also has issues with gluten, this article is well-written in explaining the sensitivities many athletes have toward this very common protein. Read more.
A handful of walnuts, a cup of oatmeal, a few sips of tea…what do all of these things have in common? They may help turn you into Susie Sunshine. To feel better through food, you need to seek out nutrients known for boosting the production of feel-good brain chemicals and fighting off the effects of
Many of the athletes we work with are surprised when we tell them that eating soy products is bad for their performance. For years, soy has been successfully sold as a healthy alternative to dairy and animal proteins. The truth is, it’s just the opposite. Read more.
