Recently, an article was run in U.S. News & World Report, outlining the “top diets”. The article is grossly inaccurate when it comes to reviewing the Paleo diet, and serves to further the fact that much of what is in “mainstream media” is not based in facts. The science is clear, as noted by Dr.… [Read more…]
April 23, 2011
It’s guessing game time! I’m going to give you a clue, you guess what it is, then we’ll both find out if you’re on pace to win what’s behind door #1! The big prize here could be a longer, healthier life – if you’re down for that prize then giddy-up, let’s play, WHATS. THAT. HEALTH FOOD!!!! 1) It… [Read more…]
March 12, 2011
Tips of the Week have been on hiatus for a bit…but they’ll be making their every-so-often appearances, and will pick up right where they left off…guiding you on key tips to living a real fit life with real knowledge about what works, what doesn’t, and what is just utterly ridiculous out there in the world of fitness, exercise… [Read more…]
February 20, 2011
Most people, at some time in their life will try to lose weight. After a baby, after college binge-ing, before a wedding, before a race – at some point – everyone will probably try to shed some weight. And there are thousands of gimmick-y ways to drop that weight – what you don’t think about… [Read more…]
February 8, 2011
Most of you look at food 1 of 2 ways : as fuel for your life/the occasional satisfying treat or as something you love and hate simultaneously. If you struggle with your weight, you may be in that 2nd camp – because you haven’t yet managed your relationship with food. Whatever camp you’re in – you probably… [Read more…]
December 22, 2010
“A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips.” Sadly, I can thank Mrs. Jeffries, our grade-school gym teacher for making that statement to our little group of grade-schoolers. I remember thinking “oh, don’t eat that delicious tasting food if you don’t want to get fat.” While most likely meaning well, I know how… [Read more…]
September 20, 2010
Commonly eaten by vegetarians, but also prevalent in many food items that you eat every single day. Soy products are one of the most common ingredients in processed foods today, and one of the most unhealthful things you can eat. “Wait, what?? I thought soy was good for you!!” And that is why we’re having this… [Read more…]
August 30, 2010
So you finally heard enough about gluten free from me or someone else & you bought the gluten-free frozen waffles for a go-to breakfast side item to your protein shake, eggs, or greek yogurt! Way to go! And then you ruined it by pouring syrup over it. Aak!! I can’t believe how many adults are telling… [Read more…]
August 8, 2010
Protein powder isn’t just for body builders & heavy-duty athletes anymore. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ll see Grandma carrying home a big tub of protein for herself! Which is great – if she’s buying the best kind of protein for her needs! Protein powder is a convenient food source for this oh-so-busy life we… [Read more…]
July 7, 2010
If you’ve been around the athlete community awhile you may have heard the chatter about chocolate milk being a better recovery drink than the other specifically-geared-for-athletes drinks that are out there. And if you’re a parent of young children, you probably have heard the NesQuik commercials telling kids to get their NesQuik ready for after a long… [Read more…]
June 9, 2011
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