3 Reasons You Need Healthy Carbs if You Work Out
Why are carbs more important if you exercise? There are three main reasons carbs are important if you workout. Here’s why you need them.
June 16, 2013
Tag: whole foods
Why It’s better to Get Your Vitamins and Minerals From Whole Foods
Unfortunately, getting nutrients in supplement form isn’t necessarily the same as getting them naturally. Learn why It’s better to get your vitamins and minerals from whole foods.
June 9, 2013
Power Oatmeal
Flax Oil, Bee Pollen, Chopped Walnuts and Fruit make this my go to recovery breakfast!
June 1, 2013
4 Ways to Reduce Oxidative Stress and Cell Damage
You hear a lot about oxidative stress, how it damages stress, leads to chronic disease and contributes to aging – but what can you do about it? You can’t completely avoid it, but you can less its impact with lifestyle changes. This article talks about four ways.
May 27, 2013
Can You Retrain Your Brain to Love Healthy Food?
Wouldn’t it be nice if you craved healthy foods instead of ones high in fat or sugar? Find out why we crave unhealthy foods and how to retrain your brain to enjoy whole foods that aren’t high in sugar or fat.
April 21, 2013
Calcium and Vitamin D: Are They Important for Fat Loss?
Most of the supplements you see advertised for weight loss have no benefits, and at worse, they may be dangerous. On the other hand, certain dietary components do seem to have an impact on fat loss. An example? Vitamin D and calcium. Find out what recent research shows about how they influence fat loss.
January 20, 2013
5 Healthy Ways to Use Fruit as a Dessert
Fruit is a good alternative from a health and calorie standpoint to more decadent desserts, but there are healthy ways to make fruit taste even more like dessert without adding inches to your waistline. Here are five fruit desserts you can make quickly that are just as healthy as they are tasty.
August 12, 2012
7 Things You Should Look for on a Nutritional Label
Do you read the nutritional labels before purchasing a product? Many people don’t and that can be hazardous to your health. Here are seven things you should look for on a nutritional label before tossing a product into your grocery cart.
August 5, 2012
Carb Smarts: 5 Simple Ways to Eat More Good Carbs
Carbs are a necessary part of any diet, but there are “good carbs” and bad ones. Choose the bad ones, and you’ll have more problems controlling your insulin levels – and your weight. Here are five simple ways to make better carb choices.
March 4, 2012
5 Superfoods for Women and Why Women Need Them
You are what you eat – and that’s why it’s important to choose wisely. Here are five superfoods for women that should be a part of every woman’s diet and why they’re important for good health.
January 29, 2012
The Effect of Processed Foods on Fat Burning
Packaged and processed foods may be convenient, but they aren’t the best thing for your waistline for more reasons than one.
December 26, 2011