Diet — Page 2

Good Carbs vs. Bad Carbs – What’s the Difference?

December 24, 2015 by Mathews McGarry
Last updated on: December 26, 2015

You have probably heard that carbs are bad for both your health and your figure. Most weight loss diets advocate reducing carb intake, but since carbohydrates are important for seamless functioning of the human body, their role as a primary… [read]

The Phantom Menace – The Superbug

December 7, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: December 8, 2015

It sounds like the latest Star Wars movie or a villain from Marvel Comics, but this “phantom menace” is not fiction. It’s a deadly superbug with a twist. Classified as a Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, this class of bacteria is… [read]

Eat Vegetables First

September 5, 2015 by Tammi Hoerner
Last updated on: September 4, 2015

I always think of Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham when I am sharing the benefits of vegetables with clients and friends. There is often so much resistance. Can’t you just see it? “Could you, would you?” and the famous… [read]

Add Some Fun Into Your Workout and Diet

June 8, 2015 by Scott Huntington
Last updated on: June 21, 2015

Working out and dieting can be tedious, tiresome, and generally undesirable. But since treating our bodies with care is of the utmost importance, maintaining healthy exercise and eating habits is essential. Luckily, there are ways to add zest to the… [read]

Four Things Gym Goers Usually Do Wrong

May 6, 2015 by Alexandria Phillips
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

For a newbie, going to the gym can be a daunting experience. All those machines, muscular, toned regulars cranking the weights, the fitness and nutrition advice and exercise routines you’ve seen in magazines whirling around in your head. However, even… [read]

The Way We Used To Eat – The Real Paleo Diet

March 29, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Without a doubt, our food used to be very different than the food we eat today. Our prehistoric diet consisted of fresh fruit, wild vegetables, roots, wild herbs, nuts, seeds, honey, some wild grains, seafood, and meat. We, as well… [read]

6 Antioxidant-rich Foods for Good Health

February 17, 2015 by Mala Srivastava
Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Antioxidants are natural substances that offer protection against cell damage. In addition, they help fight free radicals, highly reactive molecules that can damage your healthy cells, DNA, and protein. In fact, free radical damage can lead to cancer. Fruits and… [read]