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Kettlebell Workshop
Now is your chance to really be challenged. You’ve seen them in the hands of everyone from fit moms to buff people at your gym — yet you’re still hesitant to pick one up. While kettlebells have become a go-to piece of workout equipment for many, they can be tricky to master — and even…
Read MoreBreakfast – to Skip or Not to Skip?
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? For people trying to lose weight, the automatic answer is yes. The logic is simple – skipping breakfast will lead to extreme hunger a few hours later, and thus to an uncontrollable binge before noon. Eating a good filling breakfast, on the other hand, will…
Read More“Moderation” is Ineffective for Weight Loss
One of the most misused and least understood messages when it comes to weight loss is “eat in moderation”. A recent study concludes that moderation is not effective in helping people lose weight. To kick off, there is no standard definition of moderation as it pertains to food consumption. Moderation is a relative term, and…
Read MoreForskolin, the Belly-Fat-Burning Scam
There is no magic cure for obesity, no secret food or pill that will burn your fat off, and no shortcut to take in order to lose weight. Despite this, every few years, a new magic spell is cast on gullible dieters, often aided by charismatic presenters and slick marketing. One recent example is Forskolin,…
Read MoreIs America finally eating healthier?
A new report published in the Journal of the American Medial Association points to a slight improvements in the eating habits of Americans in the past 15 years. The percentage of Americans consuming poor diets declined from 56% to 46%. The definition of a healthy diet is based on recommendations by the American Heart Association…
Read More3 Things You Didn’t Know About Comfort Foods
As any dieter knows, when we get emotional, it’s easier to get tempted and eat something we’ll later regret. The temptation doubles when a comfort food is present. Here are a few things to know: 1. Men and women have different comfort foods. While women generally prefer snacks such as chocolate and ice cream, men…
Read More8 Brain foods to help you focus
Fooducate: Looking for something besides coffee to help keep your brain sharp throughout the day? Try one of these foods, which studies have shown to improve cognitive function. 1. Leafy greens In a 2015 study on older adults, those who ate 1-2 servings of green leafy vegetables per day had the cognitive ability of someone…
Read MoreCan a pet help you lose weight?
Do you have a pet? If you don’t have one yet, read this and reconsider. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), having a pet has multiple health benefits: decrease blood pressure decreased cholesterol and triglyceride levels opportunities to exercise and spend time outdoors opportunity to socialize with other pet owners and…
Read More5 problems with counting calories
Losing weight means counting calories. We all know that weight loss is a simple mathematical equation: calories eaten minus calories burned. However, real life is a bit more complicated. Here’s a list of problems we have with counting calories: 1. Packaged food calorie labels are inaccurate. According to FDA regulations, calorie information on packages must…
Read MoreDifference Between Light & Regular Beer
Seven of the top 10 beers sold in the US are light beers. They account for about half of the total beer sales. In fact, one out of every 5 beers sold in America is Bud Light. How can it be that light beers are outselling regular beers in a country where most everything else…
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