Low Calorie, High Energy Foods The way you feel is a direct result of what you put into your body. High energy comes from eating "whole foods" that offer good vitality and can be easily assimilated by the body. The more a food is processed, the harder your body has…
The Difference Between Egg Whites and Egg Yolks After reviewing the research, it is safe to say that consuming a whole egg is the best way to eat eggs. Years ago during the heyday of bad mouthing foods with cholesterol and fat components, the egg yolk was considered taboo to…
The Benefits of Greek Yogurt Is Greek yogurt healthier than regular yogurt? Fermented foods provide good bacteria to your gut (called probiotics), which help to crowd out pathogenic or unhealthy bacteria. This is what makes yogurt such a beneficial part of a healthy diet. Yogurt is also a good source…
Healthy Smoothie Recipes What are the benefits of smoothies? If you're making changes to your diet for overall good health, smoothies are a great way to boost your intake of nutrient-dense foods rich in antioxidants, protein, probiotics and more. Smoothies can be quite refreshing, not to mention they boost your…
How to Eat Better When Eating Out Surprisingly, it's controlled food consumption that has a bigger impact on weight loss than exercise, although both are crucial for losing weight and keeping it off. For most, eating food is much more accessible and pleasant than exercise, so this part is all…
Benefits of Coconut Oil http://youtu.be/FlxI75-fPDk There are many benefits of including coconut oil as part of your daily nutritional plan. Did you know that consuming coconut oil builds resistance to bacteria and viruses that can cause illness? It also helps in the fight against fungus, yeast and Candida. In addition,…
How to Detoxify in One Week No one says it better than David Wolfe, "It’s time to clean up. It's time to turn away from the idea of better living through chemistry and move toward the idea of better living through nature." He goes on to say, "Since 1940 we…
Tips for Long Distance Runners and Pushing Through "The Wall" You have been training for months and now you're right in the middle of a marathon event… You’re feeling pretty good and have just a few miles left to go. Suddenly, you start to feel your body falling apart. You…
How to Eat Healthy at Cookouts and BBQs It's harder in the summer to eat healthy and on track with your health and fitness goals. We tend to think of it as a relaxing time where we vacation, lay by the pool and get caught up on our summer reading.…
Jump-start your morning workout with these high-energy foods Exercising first thing in the morning is one of the best habits you can get into! When you wake up and jump on your Total Gym it can help to speed up your metabolism, regulate your appetite and start your day off…