Have you heard about the benefits of antioxidants? Have you seen ORAC or Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity on food products? What is it? ORAC is a method of measuring the antioxidant capacity of food and drink. The benefits of antioxidants to your health is that they slow or prevent the[…]
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Achieving and maintaining the body you want is hard. It takes commitment, dedication, and focus to keep your end goal in mind. Once you attain it, you have to work to keep it. Doing this happens every day in the gym and in the kitchen. Being the best you can[…]
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Ever heard someone give themselves permission to indulge their sweet tooth just because they just had a great workout? It’s a common excuse. Many people believe that because they exercise, they’re in the black when looking at their calorie input vs. calorie output. However you can not out exercise a[…]
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We all hear how bad stress is for us, and that we have to control it. But what does this really mean? What are the effects of stress on us? How Does Your Body React to Stress? When you experience stress, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. In small[…]
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Did you know that research shows the average winter weight gain to be five to seven pounds? Some people gain this extra weight because they have Seasonal Affective Disorder—a type of winter depression. But most of us can’t blame winter depression for our tendency to pick up extra weight during[…]
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You spent the winter working hard because you want to say no to summer weight gain. You exercised consistently, you were careful to eat more healthy foods and you watched your portion sizes. Why? So you would look great at the lake and have plenty of energy to enjoy summer. […]
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Not all protein powder is created equal, and not all proteins are created equal. A human body needs amino acids to break down food, grow, repair body tissue, and perform many other body functions. Some amino acids are considered essential and must be obtained from food because your body can[…]
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I think “everything in moderation” is a horrible idea. Well, maybe not horrible, but certainly not close to ideal if you really want the body you’ve always dreamed of. This article, Why “Everything In Moderation” Doesn’t Work, by Jonathon Ross is spot on, and I want to share it with[…]
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Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter so it’s obvious that we enjoy it. Even though many people think it is a good source of protein, this is not true. It is a good source of fat. And while it is often referred to as a “healthy[…]
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Social media, online articles, print magazines, TV news shows – they all claim that their latest story has discovered the truth about carbs. I do not believe that carbs are the enemy, but instead that certain types of carbs are better for you than others. And like all foods, if[…]
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