5 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism…Naturally
Lifestyle, age, food choices…the list goes on. So many different things can have a negative impact on our metabolism. Here are five tried and true ways to boost your metabolism without having to rely on over-the-counter pills or concoctions that could end up doing more harm than good. 1) Resistance Training Even a modest amount [...]
Calories in Drinks, and How Long it Will Take You To Jog Them Off
Yesterday I received a newsletter from the Harvard School of Public Health talking about the link between sugary beverages and obesity. It’s a really good newsletter and a great way to stay informed. It’s hardly a secret that sugar is eaten in massive excess, and it is, in fact, one of the primary culprits in [...]
4 Tips To Stop Sugary Food Cravings
Every now and then we all get a hankering for something we just have to eat. Like an itch you have to scratch, if you don’t have just a little bite of something, the urge will always be there. Once-in-a-while cravings are ok – and certainly won’t destroy any healthy diet, but when you find [...]
What Do Carbohydrates Do?
Someone recently asked me if all carbohydrates are the same. If you judge a food just by the nutrition label on the back of a package, you’d be inclined to think yes, they’re all the same. After all, one gram of carbohydrate – regardless of where it comes from – is equal to four calories. But [...]
3 Steps to Starting (and maintaining) a Healthy Diet
As you read this, millions of people across the world wish they were of a healthier weight. You’d be living under a rock not to know that obesity is a massive problem and only getting worse. We hear all about the statistics concerning heart health, type 2 diabetes and general wellness as it pertains [...]
Burn Off Fat with Diet, Exercise and This Simple Tip
Excessive body fat is not only undesirable, but it’s also unhealthy – particularly around the midsection. A great many of my clients have found success in losing weight or tightening up simply by eating right and exercising. But when people contact me expressing frustration because despite the amount of time they spend exercising or dieting, [...]
5 Functional Foods That Work Like Medicine
If you’re trying to eat to improve your health, then you’ll definitely want to add a few of these foods into your diet. A great many foods have medicinal potential, and these five are no exception. 1. Garlic A fresh bulb of garlic. Don’t have any in your kitchen right now? You should. Here’s why…garlic [...]
Unhealthy Foods That Sound Healthy
Ever go to the store to find yourself overwhelmed in a sea of labels that make claims promoting some sort of health attribute? Heart health, weight loss, improved digestion are buzz words we all latch onto because that’s what we’re looking for. Many of us need a healthier heart, need to lose weight and need [...]
Increase Energy & Sleep Better by Eating These Foods in Your Diet
One of the newest kids on the block to be classified as a vitamin is the incredibly important nutrient called choline, or vitamin B3. Choline is greatly needed for early life development, but is also needed for a number of metabolic functions throughout our lives. While most people get enough choline in their diet, some [...]
The Million Dollar Question: How Long Should I Exercise?
The short answer: Not more than an hour. But it’s what you do that matters most, especially if you want to burn fat or change your body. The long answer: Here you go… I used to teach Spinning classes. Part of the certification curriculum was understanding heart rate zones and how our body responded when in [...]
