Nutrition

February 14, 2012

Chocolate is Good for the Heart and Soul

Chocolate is Good for the Heart

It’s Valentine’s Day and you know what that means – chocolate, chocolate and MORE CHOCOLATE! But I’m on a diet – I hear you wail in the… Continue Reading

February 6, 2012

Ruby Red Beets Boost Endurance and Cardiovascular Health

Nitrate-Rich Beets Boost Endurance

What do you know about beetroots? Some of you may know this vegetable simply as beets. It is the deep red-colored vegetable that is often used in… Continue Reading

January 13, 2012

High-Fat Diets Shrink the Brain

High Fat Diets Shrink the Brain

During the winter months more than any other time of year, it is important to get your daily dose of vitamin D. And one of the best sources of… Continue Reading

January 8, 2012

Your Top Ten Fitness Checklist 2012

Your Top Ten Fitness Checklist 2012

To kick off the New Year right, I’ve come up with a Top Ten Checklist to help you get through the toughest month of the year. Though not many… Continue Reading

December 29, 2011

How Not to Overeat

How Not to Overeat

To find out how effective the traditional method of diet and exercise is in losing weight, scientists studied children to get their… Continue Reading

December 22, 2011

Stay Committed to Your Fitness Goals this Holiday Season

Stay Committed to your Fitness Goals this Holiday Season

Stay committed this Christmas season by staying focused and planning a strategy. The average person will gain between 7 and 10 lb over the… Continue Reading

December 20, 2011

How to Choose the Right Protein Bar

How to Choose the Right Protein Bar

One great way to curb cravings and keep you going in between meals this holiday season, is to supplement your diet with protein bars. If you are… Continue Reading

December 14, 2011

How to Avoid the Christmas Bulge

How to Avoid the Christmas Bulge.

Every year I say to myself – not this year! I am not going to sabotage my diet and workout schedule or get stressed out over Christmas. But it… Continue Reading

December 12, 2011

Breaking Down Fat with Protein

Breaking Down Fat with Protein

High protein diets are becoming more and more important in the battle of the bulge. New research out of the University of California, published in… Continue Reading

December 11, 2011

Whey Protein Helps Rebuild Aging Muscles

Whey Protein Helps Combat Muscle Wasting

When you hear the term muscle wasting, what comes to mind? No, it’s not that you are wasting your muscle’s potential, it actually relates to… Continue Reading