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 …
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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 …
Healthy Tuna Salad
Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe Contributed by: Michael Devon, NASM-CPT Healthy Tuna Salad: 1 serving of your favorite tuna, or salmon1/2 cucumber or pickle (or both)1/2 tomato1/2 carrot, finely chopped or grated1/4 red onion1/2 stalk of celery1/4 cup of raisins or your favorite dried fruitPepper and garlic seasoning to taste Ditch the mayo and substitute 1 …
Foods to Help You Erase a Day of Unhealthy Eating
Foods to Help You Erase a Day of Unhealthy Eating Contributed by: Amanda Albiar, NCSF-CPT Uh-oh…..you were too busy to get up from your desk, or your boss had you on a 2 hour conference call right from the start of your day. You skipped breakfast and it’s just about that time…..to grab a snack. …
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Artificial Sweeteners: Should You or Shouldn’t You
Artificial Sweeteners: Should You or Shouldn’t You Contributed by: Ciara Floyd, M.S., NSCF-CPT, NSCA-CSCS Artificial sweeteners are chemicals added to food and drinks to make them sweet. These sweeteners are used as a substitute for sugar. Some common names for artificial sweeteners are sucralose, aspartame, and saccharin. Although using these products in place of sugar …
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Lunch Breaks Improve Productivity at Work
Lunch Breaks Improve Productivity at Work Provided by: Laurel Dierking, M.Ed., NFPT, 200YT Our bodies were built for movement. Sitting for hours on end not only slows our body’s natural internal process (digestion, metabolism, circulation, brain functioning, elimination, etc.), but it also goes against our primal and innate design. In order to keep your mind …
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Eat Avocados to get your Vitamins & Lower Cholesterol
Contributed by: Carol Kline What’s the best way to get a healthy dose of vitamin K, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E, and lots of healthy, monounsaturated fats, linked to lower blood cholesterol? Eating avocados! Studies show that a diet rich in heart-healthy avocados can help reduce overall cholesterol levels by up to 10%. …
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