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 …
Therapeutic Benefits of Mint Contributed by: Carol Kline Mint is a great herb to add to any healthy dish for added flavor and nutrients. Mint is also used to treat and manage a variety of other health issues and by simply adding some mint to your meals or beverages you can help: Relaxes musclesFight stressTreats …
Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, B.A., NCSF-CPT Burning Calories. Everyday! Fall weather might mean packing on the pounds for some, but don’t let that be you. Just because you wear heavier clothes and put on more layers, doesn’t mean you need to skip a workout or eat a huge meal. Did you know that by simply …
Contributed by: Michael Devon, B.A., NASM-CPT Bounce Back Ahh… another Monday, coming too soon once again. For some of you, this weekend may have been one that you treated yourself a little too much, maybe you had more than one helping of dessert or slept in instead of going to the gym. It’s important not …
Holistic Living Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, M.S., NASM-CPT The concept of holistic living is not a new one, yet many people are still unclear about its meaning. Often misused as ‘holistic healing’, a holistic lifestyle goes beyond the approach of just healing the body, mind and spirit naturally. Holistic healing consists of all the modalities …
