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…
What The Heck Are GMOs Anyway? Genetically modified organisms, known as GMOs, are a hotly debated topic lately. Yet, for many years, people may not have known they were even eating them. That’s because GMOs are no longer labeled, even though research from the Center for Food Safety indicates that 89% of…
3 Weeks to Six Pack Abs with the Total GymWeek 3: Ripped Abs. Washboard Stomachs. Chiseled Core. Rock Solid 6-pack. No matter what you call it, everyone knows what these terms are referring to and wants a set! But how do you make this occur and can you dedicate the time…
12 Tips to Help Overcome Your Diet Failure: Being overweight is the most common nutritionally related health problem in the United States affecting over 60% adults. Of these over 35% of us are considered obese. Even 20 % of our children are considered obese. The statistics are quite alarming especially when we…
Super Seeds to Add to your Shopping List: Seeds are nutritional powerhouses. They are a terrific snack and easy to add to salads and smoothies. Unlike nuts, they are easy to digest. Nuts can be difficult to digest because of their high protein count; and should be eaten in moderation as they are high in…
What to Eat Now: 5 Best Foods to Boost Your Diet This Spring. Spring is a time where we all climb out of hibernation, brush off the cobwebs and get ready for the excitement of summer. It is also a time where delicious foods come into season and our bodies start to crave…
Everything You Need To Know About The Best Nut Butters: What is Nut Butter? Have you noticed lately that grocery stores have increased the number and variety of different types of nut butters they offer? Nut butters have become popular alternatives for people with peanut allergies, and also offer a variety of…
The Benefits of Real Tea and Coffee: Next to water, coffee and tea are some of the most consumed beverages in the world. Tea is often put on a pedestal for it’s widely discussed health benefits. Coffee gets the short end of the stick and conjures up images of stressed…
Understanding Nutrition Labels: Nutrition Labels have been on foods since 1991; about 11 years after the 1980 dietary guidelines were released. Now with new dietary guidelines released in 2015, the FDA is proposing updates to the nutrition facts label, which will likely include listing the added sugar content of foods. But many people still may not understand the basics of…