Changing nasty eating habits is no simple task. Junk food is way too accessible and face it, we're wired for pleasure and processed crappy food usually fits the bill. Even though most of us know that we're supposed to eat whole natural foods including more fruits and veggies, we usually fall short because the odds are […]
The processed food industry has some pretty sneaky tricks up there sleeve that they don’t want you to know about. No doubt they’re easy and they taste good. They’re everywhere you look. Grocery stores, gas stations, drug stores and even hard ware and farm supply stores. They’re the answer to our busy lifestyles, but just because they’re easy doesn’t […]
A recent study out of Norway has reported that moderate wine consumption is associated with better brain function. Over 5000 men and women were followed for 7 years and were tested with a range of cognitive function tests. These tests revealed that those who drank wine at least 4 or more times over a […]
Fat, how to lose it and keep it off. Hottest topic of the century. Last post I touched on how Thyroid function is key player in the fat loss game and I also mentioned that basal body temp is an excellent indicator of how your metabolism is running. If your body temp is low your […]
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology contradicts the theory that all you have to do is exercise an hour a day to live a long happy life. The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention II study between 1992 and 2006 looked at 53,440 men and 69,776 women who had NO history of heart […]
I was shocked when I heard that 37 yr. old Gwyneth Paltrow was recently diagnosed with osteopenia, the pre-cursor of the crippling bone disease osteoporosis. This silent menace normally affects women over 50. But recently it's become more common in younger women because of many stupid lifestyle fads like low fat diets, juice cleanses, macrobiotic diets […]
To eat or NOT to eat before a workout??? Will I burn more fat if I skip breakfast before my workout? This will be a topic of debate for as long as the sun sets in the west. Talk to 100 fitness professionals and ask them if skipping breakfast before your workout will help you burn […]
Our fast paced, air conditioned sit on our butt society has produced an epidemic of vitamin D deficiencies. Any of these symptoms ring a bell? Low or no energy, weakened immunity, fatigue, depression, muscle pain or weak bones? If so, you may be a victim. Here are 4 possible causes for Vitamin D deficiency. […]
A few weeks ago during a speaking engagement I was asked my thoughts about this statement “I’m fat because I’ve got bad genetics”. I gave a two part answer. Part one, it’s a common excuse given by lots of folks to not get off their butts and do something to improve their health. Part two, […]