By Bill Waltzek – CPT It’s the most famous fall accessory – the pumpkin. Yes, it’s finally that time of year when families travel to pumpkin patches to pick the perfect future jack-o-lanterns for their Halloween decor. But, what many people many not realize is that that these pumpkins aren’t just good for for scaring trick-or-treaters. Pumpkins can also be …
The Healthiest Meal of the Day
By Shannon Flanagan- CPT In the summer months I was looking to lean out a little bit. A friend came up to me and told me about something called Shakeology. At first I was a little skeptical because I have tried many before and I never really liked the taste or felt different on them. I went on the website …
Top 10 Reasons Sleep is Crucial to Weight Loss
By Shannon Flanagan Have you been slacking in the sleep department? Are you wondering why you are not losing weight or why you have been feeling run down and lacking energy? Sleep can have a direct effect on why you are struggling. Getting some good shut eye plays an invaluable role in improving your overall health. Here are the top …
Use A Heart Rate Monitor, Change Your Body
The most efficient way to calculate how many calories you actually burn is by wearing a heart rate monitor. The law of calorie balance is a simple law of physics…Energy in versus energy out dictates whether you will gain, lose or maintain your weight. All physical activity will burn calories. By definition, a calorie (more accurately, a kilocalorie) is the …
Surviving the Supermarket
A trip to the supermarket can be overwhelming, and if you don’t plan ahead you could be leaving with a shopping cart filled with unwanted calories. Use this guide to help navigate your way to a healthy waistline. 1) Prepare Ahead of Time Make a list and stick to it! Preparation is the key to stay on track with your …
Recover Faster With Cherry Juice!
Image via Photobucket Cherries are loaded with antioxidants! According to choosecherries.com, studies suggest that because of cherries anti-inflammatory properties anthocyanins, runners that consumed cherry juice twice a day for seven days prior to and on the day of a long-distance relay had significantly less muscle pain following the race than those who drank another fruit juice beverage which help reduce …
Super Food, Super Benefits
Image via: Could I have that? Dry eyes? Try adding kale to your diet. Kale has been shown to prevent dry eyes and cataracts. High blood sugar? Kale can help with that too. With 20% RDA of dietary fiber, kale helps lower blood sugar, promotes regular digestion and curbs overeating. Kale is a super food containing more calcium than dairy …
A Sweet Sleep Remedy
Having trouble sleeping? Try eating two Kiwifruits one hour before bed. Research from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan shows that the levels of antioxidants and serotonin in kiwifruit may help treat sleep disorders. According to the study, subjects fell asleep 35% faster. So next time you have trouble sleeping, try popping a couple kiwifruits instead of Nyquil. Source: National Center …
Breakfast is the Most Important Meal
As you stare off into space at your work desk, you may wonder why you can’t focus on anything. The fact that you started your day off with just two sips of coffee may be the reason. After a night of fasting, your brain needs a fresh supply of glucose (blood sugar) for fuel. Without it, you’ll have trouble processing …
Living Gluten Free
With more and more individuals developing wheat intolerance and Celiac disease, gluten-free diets are on the rise. Potentially, 1 in every 133 people in the USA is affected. So what does that mean for you? How can you be successful in maintaining a gluten-free diet? Here are a few tips and more information on how you can live gluten free. …