Walk into any grocery store and you’ll see a dedicated gluten-free section. With all these options, you may wonder if eating a gluten free diet is healthier, or if it will help you lose weight. Or, you may simply question what is gluten and all the hype? What is Gluten? And Benefits of a Gluten…
The debate over sugar and overall health continues to rage around the globe. Multiple studies have exemplified the harmful effects of excess sugar on the body and mind, and more evidence appears daily. Smart decisions lead to a healthy state of being, but unhealthy food choices, especially sugars, can destroy healthy brain tissue, affect the…
Chaos, uncertainty of actions, and an unbalanced diet comprise today’s daily life. Many try to eat healthy and maintain proper nutrition levels; however, eating healthy has become a dream. Fortunately, dietary supplements can make up the difference between a dietary imbalance and staying healthy. Yet, the world of dietary supplements is confusing and quickly overwhelming.…
Jogging on the treadmill and shaking your hips in a dance fitness class will do wonders for your body. But the impact these cardio exercises have on your strength, tone and bone health is limited. Not only this, when you restrict your workouts to cardio only, you cheat your body out of the opportunity to…
Understanding Nutrition Facts is the Key to Clarity It’s one thing to know you need to cut down on trans fats, watch out for empty carbs, keep your calorie count low, or avoid HFCS—but it’s another thing entirely to achieve, even when we pick foods that are ostensibly healthier alternatives. What does it mean for…
Eating vegan can be a trying challenge without any other limitations. In a world built on the assumption that you’ll be eating meat, eggs, milk, cheese, and countless other animal products as a matter of course, finding workarounds makes for a monumental effort. But when you want to eat low carb as a vegan, the…
A vegan diet is a good way to stay lean, and improve your overall health. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition notes that vegans tend to be thinner, and have lower serum cholesterol and blood pressure levels than their meat-eating counterparts. With all of these benefits, the organization admits that eliminating all animal products from…
Junk Food Alternatives Done Right Do you still struggle a bit with junk food? You’re not alone…but the good news is that not all easily snackable foods are bad for you! In fact, many can give you your dose of fat, salt, or sugar to help make it through the day, but in a way…
Everyone knows you need protein, but there’s a lot of misconceptions about what it does – and it’s role in dieting. Here are the facts! But, first let’s talk a little about the quality of the meat we are consuming. Grass Fed Free Range Beef vs. CAFO (confined animal feeding operations) Anthropological research has proven that…
Looking to meet your weight targets and still enjoy the summer? We’ll make it easy, try out these easy weight loss tips for the summer lifestyle. If it’s Colorful, Don’t Drink It This is a great rule when encountering alcohol, punch or any time of summer drink. Look, we don’t want to take your summer…
