You Want Your Gut: Here’s Why! Contributed by Dustin Gonzalez, M.S., NASM-CPT Despite how widely available artificial sweeteners are and the overwhelming number of products they’re found in, the unintended consequences can be downright frightening and more likely to lead to a lack of success than the “sweet” benefits that savvy marketers may lead you …
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It’s Not About Having Time, It’s About Making Time
It’s Not About Having Time, It’s About Making Time Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT We could all use a few extra hours in the day, imagine what else you could accomplish in your day if you had an extra hour to do it! However this isn’t the case, we have the same amount of time …
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Quick and Easy Kimchi Recipe
Quick and Easy Kimchi Recipe Contributed by: Bethany Reynolds AFAA-CPT, CI-GEL In our over-sanitized modern world, most of us aren’t exposed to very muchgood bacteria, and this can be a problem. Most of our food has beenpasteurized, irradiated, or chemically treated to kill bugs – but thisalso kills the good stuff. Probiotic – or fermented …
Benefits of Ginger
Benefits of Ginger Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Ginger is a spice that has gained popularity over the years for its many health benefits. It has been used in traditional and alternative medicine for years. Ginger is a root and can be used in many forms including fresh, ground, dried, and even oils and …
Watermelon
Watermelon Contributed by: Carol Kline Watermelons are mostly water (about 92%) and are a wonderfully sweet, summertime treat! Here are some of the health benefits you can enjoy while eating this delicious fruit: There are high levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, lots of lycopene, antioxidants, and amino acids. There’s even a small amount of …
Not ALL Fats are BAD
Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NSCF-CPT Not ALL Fats Are BAD If you are like most people, and trying to lose weight in some capacity, chances are you are cringing when you hear the word “fat.” This is not a bad word in the fitness and nutrition industry. For most, it’s because they do not quite understand the importance …
Does Gluten Free Equal Healthy?
Does Gluten Free Equal Healthy? Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Eating gluten free has a number of health benefits which may include decreased inflammation: great for managing autoimmune disorders, decreased GI discomfort, and the opportunity to substitute healthy gluten free alternatives in your food. Gluten consumption in some individuals triggers an immunologic response in which …
Clean & Clear Skin
Clean & Clear Skin Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT When it comes to clear, healthy skin, everyone is looking for the perfect answer. Whether it’s a cleanse, detox, trendy face mask or good old fashioned exfoliating, everyone and their mom is willing to try the next big thing to eliminate acne. According to Dr. Trevor …
Healthy Tips for the Holidays
Healthy Tips for the Holidays Contributed by: Dustin Gonzalez, NASM-CPT The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends. Unfortunately, for many it also becomes a time for overeating and weight gain. According to the National Institutes of Health, holiday eating can result in an extra pound or two every year. Over …
Power 30 Changed My Life
Power 30 Changed My Life Contributed by: Carol Kline I was familiar with the Power 30 program for nearly two years because I’m the administrative assistant for JKFITNESS. I’ve seen clients get started and experience positive results on the program and I’ve even sat in on training about the nutrition program. I had a basic understanding …