Repeat the following workout in as many rounds as possible in 25 minutes. 5 Burpees 10 Pullups 15 Body weight Squats 20 Pushups 25 V-situps 30 Mountain Climbers
No Dairy, No Problem
By Carla Schuit – Registered Dietitian About 65% of the adult population has some difficulty digesting lactose, the protein in milk, after infancy. It is thought that as we age our dependency on milk for nutrition decreases. Our diets vary more and the bodies lactase production (the enzyme that breaks down lactose) decreases. This makes it harder for our bodies …
Why So Hangry
Have you ever been so hungry that you became angry? What your feeling is called “Hangry” Recently, Oxford Dictionaries add this word: hangry (adjective): bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger. The simple answer is that your body needs food. But why does this happen? Here is the science behind why we get Hangry. “The carbohydrates, proteins and fats …
Salad Bar Strategy
By Carla Schuit – Registered Dietitian I thought this month it would be fun to turn the article into a fun challenge. These days most meals are eaten away from the home and grocery stores are becoming more than just a place to fill the cupboard. Grocery stores now offer cappuccinos and or glasses of wine to enjoy while walking …
Benefits of Antioxidants
Antioxidants found in your morning coffee or tea, known as polyphenol antioxidants, may help prevent heart disease. They work to prevent the oxidation of fat and thereby limit the internal inflammation that may increase risk of heart disease and diabetes. If you prefer coffee to tea, choose your roast carefully; light roasts have been shown to have a much higher …
Workout Challenge of the Month #76
5 mile run for time