Most people are always on the run and that often makes eating nutritiously a very difficult task….or so it seems. The best way to counteract our over-scheduled lives as far as nutrition is concerned is to be prepared! While it may take some getting used to, preparedness will save you time, money,
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Eating healthy on the go
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The Most Common Diet Mistake
On May 08
...Full PostIn my experience as a consulting dietitian as well as in everyday life, I come across many people who are trying to lose weight or change their body composition. While their efforts are commendable, they are often doing themselves more harm than help in the way that they are going about changing body
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Omgea 3s from beef?
On May 01
You always hear about eating fatty fish like salmon to get good heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids, but did you know that you get omega 3 fatty acids from beef too? It is true! This tasty meat can be a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. There are things to look for, however, when you are purchasing
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Finding a Good Fish Oil Supplement
On Apr 17
I'm sure that you have heard that fish oil is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, but do you know how much EPA and DHA are in your supplement? What are EPA and DHA? EPA and DHA are two components found in fish oil that have heart-healthy benefits. These are essential fatty acids, meaning that they are...Full Post -
Diet drinks: Friend or Foe?
On Apr 10
Diet sodas may seem harmless since they are calorie free, but studies at the University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio, have indicated that diet soda drinkers are actually 41% more likely to be overweight for every can of diet soda they consume each day! Since these beverages are calorie...Full Post -
Juicing: Pros and Cons
On Apr 08
Juicing has become a fast growing trend in the health and dieting world. Many people turn to juicing to supplement their diet, while others use it as a sole source of nutrition. As with most dietary trends, juicing has many pros and cons. Some of the pros include increasing vitamin and mineral consumption...Full Post -
Watch Those Sugars!
On Mar 27
By Julie DuBois, Registered Dietitian, NASM Elite Trainer
Watch those Sugars!
In light of last week’s topic on the low carb craze, it is important to realize that there is a difference between eating a low carb diet and watching added sugars in your diet. Many people are aware that our diets are...Full Post -
Low Carb Craze
On Mar 20
If you have been in tune with the latest trends in the dieting world, you are probably aware that the low carb trend continues to live on. It may be masked as the “paleo diet” or “eating clean.” These diets are good in the fact that they limit processed foods and encourage the intake of healthy fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and healthy...Full Post -
Calorie Clarification
On Mar 20
By Julie DuBois, Registered Dietitian and Elite Trainer
Calories can be confusing to some individuals, but they do not have to be. The idea behind calorie counting is that in order to lose weight, you need to be in a negative calorie balance. This means that you are expending (burning) more calories than...Full Post -
Gaining muscle without gaining body fat
On Jul 22, 2011
As the last post in this series about body fat and lean muscle, I will be addressing gaining muscle without gaining body fat. I previously discussed, it is very difficult to gain muscle and reduce body fat, at the same time. It is important to reduce body fat and then gain muscle in most cases. One
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