Ketchup is an innocent childhood food that conjures comforting memories. While it’s made mostly from tomatoes, popular ketchup brands like Heinz have strayed a long way from their whole food roots. Despite being one of America’s favorite condiments, ketchup is a highly processed food with little nutritional value. While no one thinks of ketchup as [...]
More and more people are adopting intermittent fasting (IF) in their lives. Whether it’s for weight loss or health improvement, this eating schedule - the most popular of which is the 16:8 or time-restricted feeding - is making waves and undoubtedly producing good results. That said, not many who follow this pattern really know how [...]
We have all heard about the importance of getting a full night’s sleep. We know how beneficial it is for our overall health. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t want to have a good night’s sleep. But it isn’t always that easy (and good luck trying to do it by counting sheep or meditating). I [...]
Taking a break from your workout is normal. Everyone takes a vacation from their fitness program, no matter how dedicated they are. Things come up. Life happens. Most of the time, people simply need time to rest and recover. One week away from the gym certainly won’t cause you to lose the lean muscle and [...]
ONE OF THE QUICKEST WAYS TO ATTAIN ANY GOAL IS TO TRAIN PROPERLY FOR IT. BUT DO YOU KNOW THE PROPER WAY TO TRAIN? OR DO YOU JUST THINK YOU KNOW THAT PROPER WAY? Perhaps you’re stuck in an “old-school football player” mentality about how to exercise. Do you wear a zip-up nylon suit to sweat? Do you [...]
Most people feel they’re doing their body a great service by doing a cleanse—and they are. But there’s one secret you must know about your cells and the way they handle toxins. The little-known science you are about to learn will help you to amp up the efficacy of any cleanse. In fact, without this [...]
Eating right isn’t just good for your physical health, it’s good for your mental health, too — which is why the 21 Day Body Makeover Plan encourages you to eat whole foods that have a low glycemic index. These foods could help you overcome mood swings and cravings, allowing you to embrace a busy lifestyle with strength and make better diet [...]
Your body is a machine requiring fuel from carbohydrates, protein, and fat. All are important, but the focus here is carbohydrates. The Institutes of Medicine recommends adults get 45 to 65 percent of their total calories from carbohydrates. Within this group you’ll find fiber, a carbohydrate that can’t be broken down by the body. Instead of being [...]
There are a lot of misconceptions about dietary fat. Let’s dispel the biggest one. Dietary fat doesn’t make you fat! Essential fat-based nutrients and fatty acids like Omega-3 are essential to the health of our brain, liver, heart, and kidneys. What’s most important is to choose oils that are stable, meaning that they don’t oxidize [...]
Do you stress? I mean, really stress – the kind that doesn’t just last a few hours or days, but the kind you carry with you all the time? You aren’t alone; approximately 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorder. Even if you don’t have a diagnosable amount of anxiety in your life, these conditions can have [...]
