Chocolate milk for workout recovery? Really?? Recently Chocolate milk has been receiving quite a bit of attention as a post workout recovery drink for athletes. At initial glance this would appear to be a bit of a shocker as levels of lactose intolerance are high and common as well as the protein composition of…
DetailsToday was one of those days that I had no time to plan my meals and had to have 2 meals at a restaurant. Luckily, because of the knowledge I’ve learned from my coach so far, I am now pretty well equipped to handle it. So here’s my 3 steps to Eating Healthy at Restaurants: Step…
DetailsText messaging can be a pain in the neck- literally! Do you suffer from neck pain, shoulder pain or headaches? Many people are unaware that these symptoms can be the result of using their cell phone, and a postural condition known as “Text Neck”. What is Text Neck? Text Neck is an overuse or repetitive…
DetailsThis happens quite often in the world of Nutrition as well as Sport that a word gets thrown around without complete understanding of what that word or term is. Today that word is Antioxidant. Without diving too far into the chemistry and biochemistry of how antioxidants work, antioxidants protect against free radicals or reactive oxygen…
DetailsIn today’s society of the glamour models with tooth- pick legs and flat stomachs on every magazine cover, people are becoming more obsessed with weight loss instead of weight control. Billions of dollars are spent every year on fad items such as abdominal machines, video tapes, energy and mood pills, fat burner pills, etc. Many…
DetailsEveryone knows that the simple formula to weight loss is eat less and exercise more but here are the Top 10 Diet Tips for weight loss to get your plan started today! Secret 1: Control Portions> Less than 20 years ago, a standard cup of coffee with whole milk and sugar measured in at 8…
DetailsIf you have made a decision that you are carrying around too much excess body fat, the first thing to start thinking about is changing your eating habits and exercising- not finding the newest, fast & fad diet to help you lose 20 pounds in 10 days!! The dieting syndrome affects approximately 70% of adolescent…
DetailsThe biggest problem with people today is the lack of self-motivation to go to the gym. For some reason, outgrowing your blue jeans is not enough of a “butt buster” to get up off the couch and work out. Unfortunately, many people are forced to get into an exercise routine because the doctor just hit…
DetailsThere are many risk factors you can change and nutrition is one that can be done fairly easily for heart disease prevention. First, a good, healthy eating plan consisting of lean proteins, high-fiber grains, carbohydrates and some good sources of fat will keep the body lean and trim. Ultimately, lowering the risk of clogged arteries.…
DetailsIgnoring pain wont make an injury better so hear are some tricks on healing pain naturally and fast. The method to speed recovery safely that seems to work best is: get circulation into the injured area without causing extra pain. I mean any pain. Be- cause…if you grit your teeth and put up with even…
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