Picture yourself sitting on the patio, by the pool, on the beach or wherever your favorite spot is for relaxing during the summer, what’s your beverage of choice? If it happens to be some kind of delicious cocktail, we’re on the same page! I’m all about a good summer cocktail, but let’s be honest, a […]
Protein Bars: What You Should Look For
There are tons of different protein bars on the market, and all of the brands claim that their bar is the best. So how do we as the consumers really know which protein bars are the best for us? Here are some tips that I find helpful when choosing a protein bar. There are a few […]
Boosting Your Immune System
Everyone is stuck at home for the most part right now, which means it would be really easy to sit on the couch and snack on chips, cookies, drinks, and all the other things we tend to grab when we’re stuck at home and stressed. But right now more than ever, we really need to […]
Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is made from the seed of the cocoa tree, it is loaded with nutrients and contains antioxidants. Studies have shown that dark chocolate can positively affect your health and help to lower the risk of heart disease. Make sure you are buying dark chocolate with high cocoa content, and minimal sugar. Try and […]
Heart Healthy
HEART HEALTHY DIET (1)
Post Workout Meals
Most people put a lot of thought into their work outs, but how about your post workout meal? Eating after working out and eating properly is very important. During a workout you are depleting glycogen and breaking down proteins in your muscles. These nutrients need to be replenished to repair and regrow the muscle proteins […]
Vitamin D
Your body needs Vitamin D. It is necessary for your body to be able to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. If you are deficient in Vitamin D you are more likely to have soft, fragile bones. Vitamin D deficiencies have been linked to multiple types of cancer, including: breast, colon, prostate, and heart. A […]
Health Benefits of Berries
Not only do berries taste delicious, they are great for your health as well! Berries are rich in anti-oxidants. They can help protect against several types of cancer. These fruits are low in fat, and high in nutritional density. Strawberries –Excellent source of fiber, folate and potassium –Help prevent cancer including breast, colon […]
Hydration
The human body is about 60% water. Even the lightest exercise can begin the process of depleting the amount of water in the body. It is very important to stay properly hydrated. When you sweat you lose electrolytes, if you lose too many performance will suffer. How much should you drink? The amount of water […]
Spotlight Diet: NSNG
More people are trying to lose weight every single day. Really, who doesn’t want to get healthier and have a good body composition that they are happy with? The problem is where do you start? What diet do you need to follow? What workout plan should you follow? The focus of this spotlight series is […]