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Bananas, RIP
Bananas are one of the most perfect foods. They are tasty any time of day, affordable, and packed full of nutrition. A single banana has over 10% of the daily fiber and potassium requirements. These are 2 nutrients that most Americans don’t get enough of. Unfortunately, bananas may soon be extinct. This has actually happened…
Read MoreBulletproof Coffee – Miracle Diet Elixir or Marketing Fraud?
One of the biggest nutrition fads in recent years is Bulletproof Coffee. A silicon valley entrepreneur by the name of Dave Asprey started the “Bulletproof” program after “spending two decades and over $300,000 to hack his own biology. Dave lost 100 pounds without counting calories or excessive exercise, used techniques to upgrade his brain by…
Read MoreSugar Beats Fat as Top Concern When Choosing Foods
Consumer attitudes are evolving along with science, a recent survey by NPD, a market research firm, confirms. For decades, fat was the healthy eater’s biggest villain, but last year sugar surpassed it for the first time. According to the survey, 65 percent of Americans indicated they wanted to reduce their sugar consumption, compared to 63…
Read MoreTTF Client Awards Categories
We are truly proud of our clients and have designed a powerful list that was both rewarding and difficult to choose who will win the following awards. TTF Awards Biggest Transformation- Most Diverse workout routine- Biggest fitness Achievement- Most enthusiastic- Highest class Attendance- Strongest male- Strongest Female- Biggest complainer (but still hard worker)- Lifetime Achievement-…
Read MoreHow much water do I need to drink everyday?
If you’re a regular here, you know that Fooducate preaches the virtues of water almost daily. A question many people ask us, is how much water they should be drinking. The answer is much more complicated than the question, but we will try to simplify. Our body is 60 percent water. There is almost no…
Read MoreWhat Food Can Help Reduce Cellulite?
Cellulite is the bane of many women’s buttocks, hips and thighs, with the lumpy looking skin feeling like curdled cottage cheese to the touch. The truth is that cellulite is not a medical condition. That is small comfort when you don’t feel comfortable wearing shirts or a bikini. The dimpling of the skin is caused…
Read MoreBuying Hummus- What you need to know
Hummus, enjoyed for thousands of years in the Levant, has only made it big in America in the last decade. It will soon be a billion dollar food category in the US, led by 2 big brands – Sabra and Tribe. Like Greek yogurt, hummus has its health halo to thank for its explosive growth…
Read MoreCan this spice help with weight lose?
Turmeric is an awesome spice that has not gotten sufficient attention in American kitchens. It is produced by boiling, drying, and grinding the “root” of a perennial plant endemic to India. The bright orange powder has a slightly sharp and bitter flavor, but it is not hot like a chili. In Asia, turmeric has been…
Read More#1 Exercise Excuse
Exercise Excuse # 1: I’m too tired. It takes energy to produce energy, so while you may be tired now, even a short 10-minute walk will get your blood pumping and will boost your energy levels for up to two hours after. And regular exercise helps improve the quality of your sleep, meaning more energy…
Read MoreDon’t Let PMS Ruin Your Diet
For some women, healthy eating and losing weight are confronted with a major road bump once a month. When PMS (premenstrual syndrome) strikes, it may derail several weeks worth of healthy eating. The mood swings, cramps, fatigue, irritability and depression can easily lead to food cravings of the worst kind. Some women crave fatty sweets…
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