Drinking a protein shake is an excellent way to meet your daily protein requirements and stay energized throughout the afternoon. But shakes aren’t the only way to get a little extra protein boost in your read full story
Today’s guest post is by Pamela Hernandez. Pamela is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and an ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach. Last month, Pamela wrote about why you shouldn’t judge your progress based on read full story
Kettlebell training is one of the best ways to whittle your waist while gaining strength and flexibility. Kettlebells have been used as a training method in Eastern Europe for hundreds of years, but have been read full story
Want to find a way to rev up your metabolism to speed fat loss? Try subbing your morning coffee a few times a week with Yerba Mate. Yerba Mate is a beverage similar to a read full story
Everyone has heard about The Grapefruit Diet, a dangerously low calorie diet that was popular in the 1970′s. Originally called The Hollywood Diet, the diet debuted in the 1930′s, and promised to melt away 10... read full story
Celebrity endorsements are a big business, especially in the weight loss industry. Even Charles Barkley is hocking diet programs these days. Celebrities sell the dream that if we eat exactly like they do, we too... read full story
Chicago’s rate of overweight and obese children is above the national average, and an alderman in Chicago wants to do something about it. George Cardenas (12th), chairman of the City Council’s Health Committee, proposed a... read full story
Have you even wondered why you have such an easy time passing on the nachos piled high with cheese and sour cream, but your spouse just can’t resist digging in? It may seem like a... read full story
Last year, I read an old news story about a science teacher who kept a Twinkie in his classroom for decades. Roger Bennatti kept an unwrapped Twinkie over his chalkboard for 30 years. When Roger... read full story
Chocolate may be marketed like an indulgent treat, but recent studies have showed that eating dark chocolate regularly is actually part of a healthy diet. Chocolate also has health benefits that go beyond the normal... read full story
This Valentine’s Day, you don’t have to indulge in sugar to enjoy the traditional foods of the holiday. Sugar-free sweeteners like stevia allow you to whip up your sweetheart’s favorite dessert without risking their health.... read full story
This graphic is taken from the site Sugar Stacks. It helps us visualize the sugar contained in your favorite foods by displaying sugar cubes that are equal to the amount of sugar in the food.... read full story
Food diaries written by nutritionists and trainers can be found all over the web. Often, they are written for bodybuilders or people with specific training goals. Take this one for example. On a perfect morning,... read full story
Last week, we asked you all to submit your favorite healthy Super Bowl recipe for folks to whip up this weekend for the big game. Today, we’re bringing you the winning recipes that we’d love... read full story
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