You have probably heard that you should eat a low fat diet, but there is evidence that if you replace that fat with carbohydrates that you may actually be increasing your risk for heart disease. Years ago the recommendation to reduce your saturated fat intake was because it was believed that consumption of saturated fat […]
When it comes to weight loss there are rules and there are truths. Rules are like guidelines that you follow. They usually work and at times can and should be broken for even better weight loss results. Truths on the other hand are like laws. When you ignore them you end up in big trouble […]
1. Post a recent photo of yourself in your office or home to serve as a gauge for your progress and to keep you motivated. 2. Eat healthy breakfast. A high-protein, healthy-carbohydrate breakfast will help keep you full longer and set the metabolic pace for the day. 3. Hydrate. Water is essential for promoting satiety […]
Antioxidants defend against the harmful effect of free radicals, which are associated with heart disease, cancer, arthritis, many other diseases and aging (Bonnefoy, Drai & Kostka 2002). Antioxidants are very stable molecules capable of neutralizing free radicals by donating an electron to them. Some antioxidants (e.g., glutathione, ubiquinol and uric acid) are produced during metabolism, […]
Food for Thought: Remember when glucosamine and chondroitin were all the rage as the miracle supplements for joint pain sufferers? A landmark meta-analysis of 10 placebo-controlled trials, which appeared in the September 16, 2010, issue of the British Medical Journal, has perhaps closed the chapter—or even the book—on whether these substances actually help arthritis sufferers. […]
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 1 lb. ground turkey breast ¾ cup rolled oats ½ cup mild red salsa ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 egg whites 2 tsp chili powder 1 ½ tsp ground cumin ¾ mild chunky salsa ½ cup low fat cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray 12 cup […]
Many clients come to us claiming to have really bad knees. Many of the otherwise GREAT exercises that involve bending or stressing the knee are something many cannot do – even a little. They’re looking for core and upper body exercises that will help them burn fat without using their knees.Aerobic exercise such as spinning, […]
by Sandy Todd Webster Food for Thought: Generally speaking, yogurt is a healthy food standout, but Greek yogurt—opa! Now there’s a superstar and a party pleaser! Until a few years ago, you really had to search for this ingredient, but it’s been popularized on cooking shows and emphasized so much in healthy food preparation […]
Egg: a three letter word that invokes almost as much fear into the hearts of Americans as the word F-A-T. However, it’s finally time to crack the misconception that eggs are bad for our health, because they’re absolutely not. It’s unfortunate, but many people still think that you cannot eat more than one egg per day...
Ingredients: ice 8 oz White Rum 1/2 Cup Light Coconut Milk 1/2 Cup Pineapple Juice Blender Instructions: Fill blender halfway with ice, add 4 tall shots (about 8 oz) white rum, ½ cup light coconut milk, and ½ cup pineapple juice; blend until smooth. Pour into 4 glasses and garnish each with a pineapple slice. Each drink has […]
