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Go Red!
Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the US? Surprising right? But actually, it’s a fact that more women die of heart disease than all forms of cancer combined. Heart disease causes one in three deaths each year whi...
Feb 1, 2012
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Live Fruitfully in 2012
It’s a well known fact that people should aim to get at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, however few of us do. Fruit is one of my favorite things to snack on or to accompany my meals as it provides numerous health benefits includ...
Jan 30, 2012
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Fact or Fad?
The weight loss industry makes billions and billions of dollars every year telling us that by eating only bacon and eggs, grapefruit, or cabbage, we will get the body of our dreams. Fad diets are weight loss plans that promise dramatic results. So...
Jan 27, 2012
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Do I Need a Sports Drink During Exercise?
Water is always an excellent choice for hydration; however sports drinks do have their place with athletes or with recreational gym goers. Today’s commercial drinks, such as PowerAde and Gatorade, incorporate electrolytes and carbohydrates with fl...
Jan 25, 2012
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Super Nutrient of the Week: The Health Benefits of Proanthocyanidins
Urinary tract infections (UTI’s) are common, painful, and disruptive infections that most often occur in women. No woman wants them and every woman wants to do everything to prevent them. It has always been a common thought that drinking cranberry...
Jan 23, 2012
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It’s Not Too Late to Fight the Flu!
There are no known cures for colds or the flu, so prevention should be your biggest goal. Being proactive is the best way to keep yourself and your family healthy. Here are some ways you can protect yourself from catching the flu this year.
Jan 20, 2012
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Super Nutrient of the Week: Why We Need Iron
For many of the populations that I work with (pregnant women and athletes), iron is an extremely important mineral that needs to be a part of their diets daily. Iron is required for a number of vital functions, including
Jan 13, 2012
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Go Bananas in 2012
Bananas are one of my favorite foods of all time. I believe everyone should have a banana every single day and I tell this to all my clients and athletes that I work with. Bananas are a fantastic super food as they are inexpensive, they taste good...
Jan 11, 2012
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Super Food of the Week: Health Benefits of Tuna
In the past, tuna has had a bad rap because of potentially high mercury levels and it seems to be a question I get all the time when I am recommending it as a good source of lean protein to clients. In fact, when consumed in moderation tuna offers...
Jan 9, 2012
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Fuel Your Fitness Goals
Some people may think that getting into great shape means to only work out regularly, however if getting in shape is one of your New Year’s Resolutions, exercise is only half the equation. What you eat can make or break your fitness goals so that’...
Jan 6, 2012
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