In our over-load information society, we have been told many conflicting facts about proteins, carbohydrates and fats, but one area that has not been misunderstood is SUGAR. By now, we should all know the answer to the question, How much sugar am I allowed in one day? The answer is zero. There is no recommended…
DetailsDid you know that the #1 killer here in North America is heart disease- not cancer, diabetes or even automobile acci- dents, just plain clogging of the arteries. Lack of exercise and a diet of high in saturated fat foods is the reason Americans do not live longer. Most people take their health for…
DetailsJust Say No!: Don’t spread yourself too thin; be able to say no and avoid over committing yourself. Make time for yourself: Doing nothing at all, reading a book, or enjoying a hobby is a great way to make time for yourself. Some people get sucked in and feel the need to solve everyone else’s…
DetailsHave you ever have a day that went like this: You got an amazing workout in, you ate five square meals then you went home and you got bored and went on a eating bender, which left you with a food hangover in the morning. I’ve got tips here to help you avoid late night…
DetailsIncorporating weight training into your regular exercise program can help burn unwanted fat pounds for two reasons. One reason is the muscle fiber and the second reason is an increase in your metabolic rate. Now lets find out why Weight Training and Fat Burning are a synergistic. Some quick muscle science…. muscle fiber is the…
DetailsHow often do you see an over weight Oriental, Japanese or Eskimo? Not very often. If so, they probably been corrupted by our high fat American diet consisting of hot dogs, hamburgers and fries!! The reason for the Orientals or Japanese staying very healthy and thin is that their staple diet is primarily fish and…
DetailsWith all the talk about losing weight, eating too much fat or not enough protein, many restaurants have began gearing their menus toward a healthier way of eating. More people are becoming conscious about what they eat; therefore, finding items on the menus of their favorite restaurants is no longer difficult. Most restaurants will prepare…
DetailsWhen is the best time to weigh yourself? I can tell you a personal story which will illustrate of when it’s NOT the best time to weigh yourself. Back in my obsessive and compulsive bodybuilding days, I was weighing in three times a day all on three different scales, and I was a very confused…
DetailsToday many women are battling motherhood and being in the home over their career and the self satisfaction that comes along with both. The bodies on the covers of Vogue, Glamour, and Shape magazine are staring us in the face but yet our hormones are screaming “shutdown.” Unfortunately, the body that is depicted as being…
DetailsTo order eggs for breakfast use to be a no-no! Why? The cholesterol and the fat are found in the yolk, the yellow part of the egg. So for you sunny side up fans, say “no” to the yolks, but yes to the whites. You can enjoy eggs every morning if you choose to eat…
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