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Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA)?
If your exercise regimen includes resistance training, lifting weights, or other high intensity routines, you may have heard of BCAAs, a supplement purported to improve muscle recovery and rebuilding. What exactly are BCAAs, and do they deliver on their promise? Before we can answer the question, here is a bit of a primer. Almost all…
Read MoreHow much sugar is in your food?
“A leading cause of America’s obesity epidemic is the ubiquity of sugars in almost all the food we eat. The average American consumes over 30 teaspoons of sugar every day! These are divided among naturally occurring sugars, such as those found in milk, yogurt, or fruit, and those that are added, such as table sugar…
Read MoreThese Additives are making you fat
Say hello to emulsifiers, the additives in your food that are messing with your metabolism. A recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature describes the effects of ingredients such as lecithin, xanthan gum, and polysorbate 80 on the digestive tract, and in turn on human health. These ingredients are part of a family of…
Read More10 Agonizing Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight
“Fooducate” Are you stuck in a weight-loss plateau? Don’t fret, you’re in good company. It happens to many people after a certain period of time and can last a few weeks or longer. During this time, try to assess your situation and see if there is anything you can do about it beyond an unhealthy…
Read More10 Tips for Saving Money When On a Diet
“Fooducate” Losing weight means switching to a lifestyle of healthy eating. We’ve heard complaints from many dieters that the healthy options in the supermarket are always more expensive. This is actually false. The truth is that in order to eat healthfully AND save money you need to invest more time and effort. If you have…
Read MoreMindful eating
So, what is mindful eating? Mindful eating is eating with intention and attention: Eating with the intention of caring for yourself Eating with the attention necessary for noticing and enjoying your food and its effects on your body As you can see, mindful eating is much more than “eating slowly, without distraction.” While that’s certainly…
Read MoreShould you stretch before or after your workout?
For some, stretching in addition to a workout seems like the cherry on top of a sundae—a nice touch, but not necessary. Or maybe you think that touching your toes for a few seconds after a treadmill session is plenty. Turns out when (and how) you stretch your muscles can make or break your fitness…
Read MoreEnglish Muffins – Healthier than Regular Muffins?
English Muffins are actually an American invention. They are small, round breads, prepared on a griddle, and noted for their “nooks and crannies”. These caverns are perfect hosts for jam, butter, and other decadent toppings. English Muffins were invented by an immigrant named Samuel Bath Thomas in New York in 1894. English muffins are closer…
Read MoreQuinoa: 5 Things You Didn’t Know (Number 4 is a Bit Scary)
Quinoa (pronounced “keen-WA”) has been a staple food in the Andes for thousands of years. In the last decade quinoa has been “discovered” by the rest of the world. It is now a must-have in any health-focused household in America. We’ve all heard how amazing quinoa is. Here are a few important things to know.…
Read MoreDieting Increases Your Chance of Obesity
A new study from Australia is creating a frightening buzz in weight loss circles. Compared to people who did not diet at all, those who went on a diet had double the chances of being obese one year later. If a person went on a diet twice or more during the year, their chances of…
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