Contributed by Cat PitmanNutritionist, Health & Fitness Professional We live in a society that plays a big role in what and how we eat. From the manufacturers that have brought us processed food that has taken over the grocery store shelves to the many businesses trying to make money off of the latest diet trend, …
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Nutrition and Physical Degeneration
Contributed by Cat Pitman Nutritionist Health & Fitness Professional We all know that eating unhealthy foods can cause a multitude of problems, not only on the inside of our bodies, but also the outside. In a study by Weston A. Price, regarding nutrition and physical degeneration, he determined that due to the introduction of processed …
Five Cholesterol Myths and What to Eat Instead
Contributed By Michelle Baglio, MS, RD, LD Did you know that nearly one-third of United States adults has high cholesterol? Considered a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, high blood cholesterol is often a silent symptom. Heart disease (including coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke) has been the number 1 cause …
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Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats
Contributed by Kimberly Black Health & Fitness Professional Healthy Valentine’s Day Treats When Valentine’s comes around there is always a plethora of chocolates and pink colored treats. Most of these treats are loaded with extra sugar and they usually don’t have any nutritional value. If you’re looking for a few treats that won’t break your …
Should you? Or Should you not IMF?
Contributed by: Dustin Gonzales, M.S., NASM-CPT Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting! Should you do it? Intermittent fasting is more about when you eat rather than what you eat. A typical plan puts you on a scheduled fasting phase (ex. 16 hours) followed by a non-fasting phase The former is where you may skip meals or eat …
Have a FRUITful Summer
Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Fruit is often excluded from diets do to their high carbohydrate content. Although some fruits are high in carbohydrates eating fruit in moderation can fit into a healthy lifestyle. Many fruits are in season during the summer, and many of these can be included in moderation. Some low …
Nutrition Habits for Successful Weight Loss
Contributed by: Michelle Baglio, RD, LD If you feel like you need to give up your weight loss goals to enjoy your summer, think again! More often than not, it doesn’t take a massive diet overhaul in order to lose weight. What does matter is implementing healthy nutritional habits into your daily life consistently so …
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The evil of the two…..Salt vs. Sugar
Contributed by: Dustin Gonzales, M.S., NASM-CPT Which one is worse: SALT or SUGAR? The average sodium intake per person in the U.S. is more than 3,400 mg per day. And most of that comes from processed and restaurant foods. As a matter of fact, the FDA breaks down Americans’ sodium intake like this: • 77% …
Try Soba Noodles Made from Buckwheat…It’s Not Wheat!
Provided by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT I enjoy a healthy change in my eating regimen and thus try to bring variety into my eating plan. One of the ways I do this is by paying attention to how a chef prepares a certain dish when eating out or watching cooking shows on TV. Most recently, I’ve …
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Are you staying hydrated?
Provided by: Bethany Reynolds, AFAA-CPT By the time you feel thirsty your body is already dehydrated! Research shows that as little as 1% dehydration negatively affects your mood, attention, memory and motor coordination. As you “lose” water without replacing it, your blood becomes more concentrated and, at a point, this triggers your kidneys to retain …