I came across this article on the topic of blueberries, one of the most nutritious and delicious foods on the planet. It is written by Athena Bell, Executive VP of the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA). Enjoy! __________________________________________ Blueberries are native to the United States. Native Americans were the first to discover these [...]
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If you serve a dessert for every dinner, children will become accustomed to this behavior and believe this is the best part of the meal instead of the entree. This can be a problem with young, picky eaters and parents will find themselves many times using bribes as a
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Is it good to eat peanut butter with a whole grain bagel 1 hour before your workout? The answer is No. Yes, quality peanut butter is good for you. It has the healthy fats and it tastes great. But, just make sure you
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By admin | March 17, 2010
In order for you to control emotional eating, it is imperative that you identify the situations, events, people, and feelings that trigger your emotional eating episodes. This is not too difficult, if you think about the circumstances that typically surrounded your emotional eating episodes. Is it after an argument with your spouse? Is it [...]
By admin | December 17, 2009
Besides Stevia, there’s another good option for a natural sweetener, Agave Nectar. This nectar comes from the same plant that produces tequila and is very similar to honey, but tastes lighter. It is low on the glycemic index, so it will not cause a huge spike in blood sugar that many other sweeteners do. This [...]
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By admin | November 30, 2009
Exercising first thing in the morning on an empty stomch is one of the worst things you can do. Believe me, you won’t have a satisfying workout nor will you burn any more calories using this approach. Eating a light breakfast prior to
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By admin | November 28, 2009
A good question people often bring up is whether or not they should eat something right before a workout. I say yes, it’s a smart thing to do. Eating a fruit or small piece complex carbohydrate snack, such as a banana, apple, orange,
By admin | November 24, 2009
The Holidays are in full swing. If you are like most people then the Holidays bring about a sense of wonder, an atmosphere of good will and….a huge plate of food followed by tons of Christmas cookies! More than 50 percent of adults gain weight during this magical time of year
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Was that your stomach growling? Did you know that a growling stomach is a sign that your metabolism has slowed down dramatically? This means you are burning fewer calories than you could be and your body is going into fat storage mode. Don’t allow yourself to get to that point! Eat small healthy meals every 3 [...]
MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and physical activity information. The Food Calories/Energy Balance feature automatically calculates your energy balance by subtracting the energy you expend from physical
