Why is Healthy Eating Important? If I conducted a survey asking hundreds of people their opinion on what constitutes healthy eating, I would get many different answers. Some people think that just because they do not eat out at fast food restaurants, they are on the right track. Others feel that…
Make Yogurt a Part of Your Healthy Eating Plan Is Yogurt Part of Your Healthy Eating Plan? If yogurt is not already a part of your diet then it should be. You might wonder what the nutritional value of yogurt is? Well, not only is yogurt very nutritious, but it…
Benefits of Greek Yogurt http://youtu.be/Yrm2xk44lNI There are many benefits to incorporating Greek yogurt into your diet. Not only does it satisfy your sweet tooth, but it also has several health benefits, which come in handy when trying to lose weight and get into shape. Fitness trainer and long time Total…
Zucchini Recipes http://youtu.be/Uo_lYUwVQmo When discussing delicious pasta dishes, zucchini recipes aren’t exactly the first that come to mind. For years pastas have been thought of as a healthy eating choice, but sometimes they're full of preservatives and with the high calorie sauces we put on them, it’s simply not the…
“You’re not healthy unless your sleep is healthy,” - Dr. William Dement, father of sleep medicine “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” – Old Irish proverb I don’t know too many doctors who have “sleep books” that include much else beyond…
What Are Superfruits? Superfruits are fruits packed with extra vitamins, minerals, fiber, anti-oxidants and other cleansing properties that can help you have more energy, fight disease and keep you looking and feeling younger. If you think of every time you eat as an opportunity to get as many nutrients as…
Top 5 Snacks for Your Post-Workout Routine We’ve all heard the adage, “you are what you eat.” That said, who really wants to be the “purified bovine colostrum extract” found in popular post-workout protein shakes? I don’t know what that is – and I’m not looking it up – but…
Sweet Health Benefits of Eating Chocolate There is no better example that food can taste good AND be good for you than chocolate! It is a perfect combination of a food that can provide physical health benefits, and put a smile on your face. The chocolate that we know and…
Eat Great, Stay Healthy and Live within Your Means I have to admit that the first time I went to the store with the hopes of buying some healthier foods, I spent a fortune! Not only that, I came home with a ton of food that I didn’t know what…
Start a Fitness Journal and Stay Motivated Fitness pros say the best way to get motivated to work out tomorrow is to keep track of what you did today. That’s a nice theory, but if you’re at all like me, by the end of the day you can’t even remember…