Fruit is one of those foods that after consumption I automatically feel great! You relatively don’t have to eat much to see benefits. Healthier skin, eyes, and heart are just some of the wonderful benefits of fruit. Cancer prevention abilities are what many fruits are promoted to have. Drinking fruit juice that is freshly squeezed or from the bottle is
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This is a very common misconception in the fitness community. Frequently, I talk to people who tell me they work out every day, but they still can’t shed that stubborn fat. The first thing that comes to my mind is “What’s your diet look like?” Many people believe that working out is a “free pass” to eat anything you want,
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We are in the dog days of summer knowing that fall is right around the corner. With that said, still trying to maintain that beach body look is still a major priority, right? Keeping off those few extra pounds can be kind of tough, but there is one thing that will help….SNACK! Many people see snack time as something teens
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Over the years, frozen vegetables have gotten a bad rap. If you want all of the nutrients in vegetables, fresh seemed to be the way go. Although this may sound most logical, it may not be completely true. Vegetables that are fresh tend to sit for an extended period of time and they lose a large percentage of their nutrients.
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In my last blog I talked about the two types of carbohydrates; simple carbs, and complex carbs. In that post we went over the difference between the two, how they are used, and why. If you need a refresher, follow this link to “Complexed About Carbs.” Here is the kicker about carbs… Our body doesn’t need much of them to
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There has been a lot of debate in the past few years over the benefits of soy protein. Soy protein does have many benefits. It is the only protein from a plant source that contains all of the essential amino acids. Research has also shown soy to be beneficial for cholesterol levels, and it may even have cancer fighting effects!
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Oh boy, where to begin with this one? CNN just recently released an article called “Is eating egg yolks as bad as smoking?” In this article, it discussed how the dangers of smoking are comparable to the dangers of eating egg yolks as far as cardiovascular disease. The cholesterol in the egg yolk is what supposedly makes them so dangerous,
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Everyone knows fruits and vegetables are healthy for us, there is no question about it. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and are even low in calories. Then why is it that so many people who eat their fruits and vegetables are still overweight? There are a few different answers to this question and today I’ll be focusing on
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