4 So Called Health Foods That are Doing More Harm Than Good Contributed by: Dustin Gonzales, M.S., NASM-CPT 1. Fruit Juice. Ahhhhh, a nice, big refreshing glass of orange juice. It’s filled with vitamin C and plenty of nutrition, right? Sadly, once juice has been removed from its source (i.e., the whole fruit) it removes …
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Why Eating Seeds Isn’t Just for the Birds Contributed by: Michelle Baglio, RD, LD Many of us already know that consuming a diet rich in healthy fats typically includes one or more daily servings of nuts, such as a handful of almonds or a few tablespoons of peanut butter. However, if you’re not including seeds …
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Healthy Sweets Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA, CSCS Supermarket shelves are filled with sweets marketed as a healthier alternative. These products offer claims such as low fat, no fat, no added sugar, and ½ the calories of the regular item. Although these products may be a better option than the regular products there …
Contributed by: Michelle Baglio, RD, LD When You Fall Off The Wagon; Get Back On! Many of us start off the new year with wonderful intentions to achieve health, fitness, and weight-related goals. We often think of January 1 as the first blank page in the book that will chronicle our success once and for …
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Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, M.S., NASM-CPT Scale Stuck? How To Get Over That Weight-Loss Plateau You’ve been doing all the right things to get fit: eating clean and mindfully, counting calories and steps, busting your hump at the gym. And it worked for a while, as pounds steadily melted away. But now the number on …
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Red or Green Cabbage? Contributed by: Carol Kline Why cabbage is good for you: • Considered a powerhouse vegetable• Very inexpensive• Choose red cabbage because it’s best for additional anthoxanthins• Powerful detox and protective effects• An abundant source of vitamin C, more than oranges• Richer in vitamin C than oranges• Vitamin C, as one of …
To Eat or Not To Eat? Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA- CSCS During the holidays people tend to overindulge on the array of tasty foods offered. There are plenty of parties, and get togethers with family and friends that lend themselves to overindulgence. Some people expect to gain a few pounds during the …
Where’s The Beet? Contributed by: Carol Kline Beet roots contain nutrients that may help lower your blood pressure, fight cancer and inflammation, boost your stamina, and support detoxification. The green leafy tops are equally, if not more, nutritious with nutrients that may strengthen your immune system, support brain and bone health, and more. In addition, …
The KOMBUCHA Kraze! Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT I am the first to admit this is one of my favorite fads in the Health/Fitness industry. But is it a good fad? Kombucha has been around for at least a couple thousand of years in Asia and other countries. Because it’s fermented, you get billions …
Pumpkin Spice… Everything Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS It’s that time of year again when all you see is “Pumpkin Spice” everywhere. It began with the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) in 2003 from Starbucks, and the trend has only grown from there. So what exactly is pumpkin spice? Oddly enough, most pumpkin spice …
