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Beach Body

05 May 2014 A beach body is best described as toned, muscular and in shape. Though the beach season is a special time of year, the same rules you use to get in shape during non-beach months apply...

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Is it bad to eat the same thing every day?

16 June 2014 There's a vast and almost endless supply of food available to us Westerners, both in terms of quantity and variety. With so much to choose from, why are many of us stuck eating the exact...

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Top 5 Ways to Increase Nutrient Intake

22 June 2014 Nutrients are substances the body uses to regulate life essential functions such as: hormone production, the immune system, vision and energy metabolism. Without adequate levels of...

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How to Start a Morning Workout Routine

07 July 2014 For many, waking up at 4am for a morning workout sounds like pure evil. For others, starting the day off with a morning sweat session is the only way to go. Though not ideal for all,...

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Calorie Calculator

08 July 2014 Calories are a measure of energy used to quantify how much food we consume and how hard we exert ourselves during physical activity. This simple relationship between the amount of calories...

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Is calorie intake the same as healthy eating?

09 July 2014 There seems to be some confusion on the difference between calorie intake and healthy eating. While closely related, the two concepts are not always the same. Many people wrongly assume...

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Blog: Secrets of Diet/Exercise - Secret #5: There's no Such Thing as the...

21 July 2014 Best is defined as, the most excellent, effective, or desirable type or quality and when it comes to working out, everyone thinks their approach is the most excellent or effective. With an...

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Do I have to eat less to burn fat?

09 July 2014 There's a common misconception of what the phrases, losing weight, burning fat and increasing muscle tone mean. While many treat these three phrases as separate goals, the truth is that...

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Complete Healthy Holiday Guide

14 November 2014 The Holidays are finally here and along with the final months of the year, comes unhealthy (but delicious) food choices and less than sufficieny physical activity levels. Luckily,...

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How to Thaw a Turkey

18 November 2014 Making a healthy Thanksgiving Turkey is more complicated than adding salt and setting the oven. You can't simply set it and forget it. The holiday season brings about an increased risk...

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Top 5 Ways to Reduce Calories During the Holidays

19 November 2014 If there's one thing the Holidays are known for, it's amazing food. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, pies and eggnog are just some of the irresistible delicacies. As always, it seems the...

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Top 5 Healthy Holiday Foods

20 November 2014 The Holiday Season is known for family, friends, cold weather and delicious though sometimes unhealthy food. Luckily, delicious doesn't have to mean unhealthy. Keeping healthy habits...

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Healthy Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe

21 November 2014 There's no rule saying Thanksgiving has to be unhealthy, it simply has to be delicious. The centerpiece of most Thanksgiving Meals starts with the Turkey. Though the turkey on its own...

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Turkey Thaw Time Calculator

24 November 2014 Holiday food safety starts with properly thawing a frozen turkey. Simply enter the weight of the turkey in pounds and click calculate. A turkey requires approximately 24 hours (1 day)...

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How to Cook a Turkey

25 November 2014 A tasty turkey is the centerpiece of most Holiday meals, which is why it's especially important for you to learn how to properly cook one. Perfecting turkey cooking technique turns you...

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Top 5 Ways to Exercise During Thanksgiving

26 November 2014 Thanksgiving is a time to spend with friends and family while eating some delicious food. Unfortunately, physical activity and healthy eating are placed pretty far down the list of...

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What is a good food to eat before bed?

14 Feb 2014 Though most of the visible work needed for a fit body takes place at the gym, the real magic happens during rest. Exercise causes damage to muscle tissue (completely normal) which the body...

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Blog: Secrets of Diet/Exercise - Secret #4: Too Much Protein Makes You Fat

17 Feb 2014 Fats, carbohydrates and proteins are a group of nutrients known as the macronutrients. Macronutrients are the body's source of energy (calories) fueling daily activities, exercise and...

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Blog: You Can't Handle the [BMI] Truth

20 Feb 2014 As of 2010, approximately 70% of Americans were either overweight or obese as defined by their Body Mass Index or BMI. Obesity related health issues are significant because they increase...

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Happy National Nutrition Month!

04 Mar 2014 Differentiating between beneficial and harmful foods is the foundation of creating a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition improves overall health, helps manage weight, increases energy level,...

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