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Are You Eating Enough Protein?
Are You Eating Enough Protein? Protein is the major source for building material for the body and next to water is the most plentiful substance in the body. Protein is important in the growth and development of all body tissues and is used to build and maintain muscles in addition to many other bodily uses. … Continue reading Are You Eating Enough Protein?
11 Suggestions To Avoid The Spring Break Hangovers
11 Suggestions To Avoid The Spring Break Hangovers We have all had those nights that last until 5am or 6am in the morning and have had to be up at 8:30am for an important meeting at the office with a pounding headache, churning stomach, the room feeling like it’s spinning and smelling like a bottle of patron. … Continue reading 11 Suggestions To Avoid The Spring Break Hangovers
5 Tips To Help You Lose Weight
5 Tips To Help You Lose Weight Here are 5 tips to help you lose weight and it’s easier than you think. 1. Don’t be afraid to lift weights. Total body strength training is one of the best ways to get improve your metabolism. Lean muscle burns more calories than fat. Try strength train between … Continue reading 5 Tips To Help You Lose Weight
Lets Talk Carbohydrates And Individuality
Lets Talk Carbohydrates And Individuality Carbohydrates are only used in the body for energy while fats and proteins are used for production of hormones, cell membranes AND energy. What most people don’t realize is that this means the intake of carbohydrates should correlate with the amount of exercise that you do in a day. When … Continue reading Lets Talk Carbohydrates And Individuality
Oil Up – Why You Should Use Olive Oil
Oil Up – Why You Should Use Olive Oil The traditional cooking ingredient our parents and grand parents use to cook and bake with was butter. There are a lot of alternatives in todays market for using to cook other than butter. Even though butter is very flavourful it has a high fat content … Continue reading Oil Up – Why You Should Use Olive Oil
No Matter The Season This Pumpkin Pie Shake Is Delicious
It’s leaves are changing, the air is crisp which means it is fall. That means that it is pumpkin pie season. Pies can be high in carbs as well as sugar and fat content. Here is a pumpkin pie shake recipe that is a fast and easy healthy alternative. This is one of my favourite … Continue reading No Matter The Season This Pumpkin Pie Shake Is Delicious
What Is A Juice Cleanse
What is a juice cleanse? According to the Huffington Post “During a juice fast or cleanse, a person limits their diet to only fresh vegetable and fruit juices and water for anywhere from a few days to several weeks. The fast focuses on freshly made, unpasteurized juice, so the usual bottles of OJ that you would pick … Continue reading What Is A Juice Cleanse
The Uses Of Coconut Oil
The Uses Of Coconut Oil Coconut oil has many uses. Not only is it good for you but it is also affordable. You can use it as lotion, hair treatment and you can even cook with it. It is available at most local grocers, walmarts, health food stores and even some pharmacies. According to Dr. Oz “Studies … Continue reading The Uses Of Coconut Oil
How I fight My Sugar Cravings
How I fight My Sugar Cravings Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you constantly sabotaging your fitness goals by giving in to your cravings? I love chocolate and sweets. I use to spend hours in the gym working out only to be craving chocolate or candy after my workouts. I had little or no … Continue reading How I fight My Sugar Cravings
The Benefits Of Exercising While Pregnant
The Benefits Of Exercising While Pregnant Exercise has benefits for everyone. Age is not a factor, nor is ethnicity, height, or experience. Working out can also benefit expecting mothers. Most women benefit greatly from exercising throughout their pregnancy. According to an article by Zawadski the benefits of exercising when pregnant include: Helping to relieve … Continue reading The Benefits Of Exercising While Pregnant
