The Skinny on Fats
83.15 Billion dollars a year! That’s the yearly revenue of the global fitness industry. It seems that everyone is willing to pay ungodly amounts of their hard earned cash to get just a little closer to that model image of the super-fit guy with bulging muscles on the cover of that magazine. Or, ladies, that […]
Power in the Powder
Tanned, oily hunks with bulging six packs. When you think of protein, the first thing you may think of is scantily clad men and women posing under the gleaming stage lights contorting themselves into any position that makes their muscles pop out as far as the viewer’s eyes. But bodybuilders aren’t the only people who […]
Is Skipping Breakfast Putting Your Heart At Risk?
Many people have gotten into the habit of routinely foregoing “the most important meal of the day”. Whether it’s due to running out of time or because they just don’t feel hungry (or the thought of eating makes them nauseous), not eating breakfast may have some negative consequences as it relates to your heart health. […]
Need To Lower Cholesterol? Add More Fat!
What??…. If you had to do a double-take when reading the title, let me assure you it was correct. For those who have been working on eliminating fat from the diet because you thought ANY type of fat was bad for you, you probably need to keep reading. You could be losing out on the […]
The Facts on Fat
Fat…the most misunderstood macronutrient of them all. Is it good or bad for? Does it cause atherosclerosis? Vegetable oils are better than animal fats? Saturated fats will kill you? The above questions are just a few that google reports being most asked. People have been questioning and theorizing over dietary fats for years. It’s a […]
What Can Turmeric Do For You?
Turmeric has several health benefits and can easily sprinkled into your diet. It can help aid metabolism and weight management It is a blood purifier It can help prevent cancer It can improve digestion and help with gas and bloating It speeds up wound healing It strengthens ligaments which can therefore help prevent injuries It […]
The Weight Loss Key You May Be Ruining
Growing up we were taught that bacteria is bad and should be eliminated at all costs: hand-sanitizers, fully washing our fruits and vegetables, and taking courses of antibiotics. What if you knew that these little bacterial organisms were not actually enemies, but some of our greatest allies? Humans have over 1,000 different types of friendly […]
9 Reasons You Should Detox
We all know when we get dirty, we want to take a shower. What if we told you, if it were possible, you would want to clean the inside of your body too? By what we eat, drink, put on our body, or have surrounding us environmentally can be putting toxins in our body. Think […]
Skip The Deli, Skip The Asthma
Asthma affects 235 million people worldwide, according to the WHO. Typical symptoms include trouble breathing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Not a pleasant experience if you’ve ever been the victim of an asthma attack. And they can be brought on by a number of factors. Common triggers include indoor allergens such as dust mites and pet dander, […]
Looking For A Longer Life? Aim For 10!
No, we’re not talking about 10 as in years. (You’ve got to set your goals MUCH higher than that!) We mean 10 as in the number of daily servings of fruits and vegetables you should be eating if you want to maximize your lifespan! Consuming that amount appears to have a pronounced impact on lowering […]