Nutrition Tips

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Baby Steps

If you have a serious health and fitness goal that you are trying to achieve, it may seem overwhelming to even consider getting started. Don’t look at it as a giant goal, cut it into doable baby steps and not only will it seem less daunting, but you will steadily advance towards your goal. … read more

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How Important is Nutrition to my Workouts?

We all have heard numerous do’s and don’ts for a good diet, probably to the point where you’re more confused than informed. This gets even more perplexing when combining a weight loss program with an intense workout schedule.

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Back to Bento

Back to school means it is time to start packing those lunches! Tired of the same old PB&J? Try packing bento lunch instead! … read more

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Silence of the Yams

“Reduced risk for heart disease”… “now with omega-3 fatty acids”… “low fat”… “reduced fat”… “now bursting with whole grain”… “O Trans fats, low carb”… “no carb, now with protein”…  Have you ever noticed that nearly every product in the grocery store now has a miraculous health benefit? How have once mundane foods come to possess such a myriad of nutritional fire power? The answer, my friends, is nutritional augmentation. … read more

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Hydrogenated Oil: The Silent Killer

A fat is a fat, right? They are all evil enemies that go straight to our belly or hips, wrecking our beach trip. Or they sneak up during the holidays, causing buttons to pop and cholesterol levels to sky rocket. This is the wrap we like to assign fats because it eases our conscience. It absolves us of personal responsibility and self control. The fact of the matter is fats are very important for optimal health. They are required for brain health and mental performance, internal organ protection, hormone production and immune system functioning. So why have fats received a bad review? … read more

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