How many times have you heard someone say “You are what you eat?” This statement is actually quite true. I know at times my diet can use a little help, but most of the time I try to eat pretty good. I like to focus on colors in my meals. A colorful plate just looks so good – and provides me with a great variety of necessary nutrients my body needs to function optimally. Plus, I just love the feeling of being healthy. If you were to look at your diet, how would you say it was? Do you think you could improve some of the choices you make? If you are like most people, the answer to this … [Read more...]
Nutrition for YOU!
February 26, 2011 by
What defines proper nutrition? In 1956, the US Department of Agriculture introduced the "Four Basic Food Groups". After years of research, the USDA released the first "Food Pyramid" in 1992 - with the largest section, the bottom, consisting of 6-11 servings of grains. Many people don't realize that the food pyramid was reorganized, so instead of being stacked, with carbohydrates being the majority, to linear - more like rays, and most importantly, more evenly distributed. While that is a great start, there are still very specific guidelines about proper distribution of fats, protein and … [Read more...]
How to Banish Cellulite Forever
February 24, 2011 by
It’s nothing new. For centuries cellulite has been a global beauty & fitness issue. Studies indicate that 90-98% of cellulite cases occur in women from China, South Africa, Egypt, Brazil, United States, Canada, Mexico, Afghanistan, Russia, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia. Bottom line-It does not discriminate! So here’s the scenario- you workout 5 days a week and try watch what you eat but still can’t seem to get it right- you still have cellulite every time you look in the mirror! Does the frustration that you feel almost make you want to give up altogether or drastically resort to … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Food and Mood
February 20, 2011 by
We all know we are what we eat…we also feel what we eat. A recent study in Nutrition Journal found that vegetarians report lower levels of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders. They reported overall superior mood levels than meat eaters. Author Dr. Mary noted this can be attributed to vegetarians consuming more omega-3 fats in their vegetables than meat eaters obtain from an occasional fish dinner. Besides elevated mood, a vegetarian diet is often associated with other physical health benefits including reduced risk of heart attacks, lower blood pressure, reduced risk of diabetes … [Read more...]
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