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Most of us know eating before a workout is essential to keep our energy up and our body in fat-burning mode. Unfortunately, some people think if they restrict their calorie intake this will result in fat and weight loss. What they must know is… calorie restriction makes it difficult to build muscle mass and after the first 15-20 minutes of a workout…
Protein powders are popular among recreational exercisers, body builders, dieters and non-dieters alike. The increased popularity of protein powder has sparked the interest of many. Protein powder has allowed people an easy convenient way to add protein to their meals and snacks. However, protein powder is not required since most of our daily protein needs can be met by consuming protein rich…
The summer season is on it’s way, marked with outdoor BBQs, thirst-quenching cocktails, and if you’re like “most” woman-swimsuit panic is just about to erupt. Scouring for a quick fix, millions of women turn to diet gimmicks that promise immediate results overlooking the harmful effects from a lack of calories and nutrient dense foods. To achieve that bathing suit ready body consider…
As the end of the school year is nearing and summertime is just around the corner, I am sure many of you are busy making plans for your children over the summer. Whether it is enrolling your kids in camp, summer school or just letting them hangout at home, we need to begin planning for the summer. Although schools have gotten a…
A question commonly asked by many of my patients is what should they use margarine or butter? Margarine is a vegetable oil based substitute for butter with added chemicals to make it tastier and easier to spread. Hydrogen has been added to the vegetable oil to make it a more spreadable product, producing an unhealthy product. The processing involved to harden the…
The majority of people not only fail to meet the daily dose of recommended vegetables, but actually consume less than two of the three to five servings that they should each day. The ones that do eat vegetables, are often eating the least nutritious (potatoes in the form of french fries, tomatoes in the form of ketchup, and iceberg lettuce). Variety is essential to…
Controlling your blood sugar levels through eating healthfully is a key way to lowering the risk of diabetes, heart disease, vision loss, and cancer. It curbs strong hunger and unhealthy cravings and also promotes increased energy, satiety, and weight loss. The key to controlling blood sugar is eating meals with healthy fat, lean protein, and a slowly digested carbohydrate. Here are 9…
The season for shedding layers and showing a little more skin is finally here. While you may think you’re doing all you can to drop a couple pounds (sticking to your diet, exercising excessively, and skipping out on dessert), there are probably other, less visible factors that you aren’t taking into account. Here’s a couple things to think about that may be…
Summer is here! Don’t let the holiday or vacation get in the way of a healthy celebration! Here are 10 tips for a Healthy 4th of July! 1. Grill with Care: Remember that you can’t tell just by looking when meat is done. Invest in a quality food thermometer and make sure you follow the temperature guides provided by foodsafety.gov. 2….
What is Gluten Exactly? Gluten is a general name for proteins found in wheat, which assist with dough elasticity, making dough pliable. Essentially, it is the glue that holds the product together. Eliminating gluten from products involves using other starches such as corn and potato starch and using alternative gluten-free grains like amaranth. Who is the Gluten-Free Diet For? For those…