The alcohol content of our most popular beverages varies, so it is important to know exactly what percentage of alcohol is in any given drink if one is wanting to limit all the empty calories. The following percentages are usually contained in each standard drink -five ounces of wine, 12 ounces of beer or 1.5 [...]
Written by Robbie Durand Tilapia Is Unhealthy: Worse Than Bacon? Stay Lean and Healthy With the Right Fish In the 1920s and ‘30s, nutritionist Victor Lindlahr, who was a strong believer in the idea that food controls health said, “Ninety percent of the diseases known to man are [...]
by David T. Ryan Co-written by Dr. Damian C. Stanziano, PhD, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D The government has changed the food pyramid again and if you have a child or any interest in your own health, you should read this article and pass it around. If you get anything out of this article, get this: STOP EATING [...]
Drinking Wine…. Red wine has antioxidant called resveratrol that may help the hearth and ward of cancer. Low doses of resveratrol can aid in weight loss, but before you start carrying a bottle of Night Train to the gym consider the following: The key word is “low” doses, typcally one glass. Higher doses have a [...]
by Christopher R. Mohr, PhD, RD, LDN Don’t get too excited, guys and women, I’m talking about cheating on your diet–after all, I’m a dietitian, not a private eye. The truth is that even if you’re committed to a healthy lifestyle (you eat well, exercise regularly, rarely overindulge), temptation is still everywhere. If you’re not [...]
By Lee Labrada So you’ve been making great progress on your diet, when all of sudden… you stop. Your weight is not budging the scale to go down, your abs are not getting more clearly defined, and all of the happy moments of the prior weeks seem to be evaporating. What to do? [...]
By: Marie Spano There is one eating disorder that people are so hush-hush about that many of the sufferers don’t realize they are far from alone. It’s called binge eating disorder. And, it is actually the most common eating disorder. This article will give you the real truth on binge eating and help you incorporate [...]
How are your energy levels? If you are consistently feeling tired, or if you tend to get an energy rush after you eat followed by a debilitating crash, you need to have a close look at what you eat. As a basic principle, choose complex carbohydrates rather than simple carbohydrates. Simple sugars tend to be [...]
All of us toss and turn through the occasional sleepless night. At any given time, though, there are those among us struggling with full-blown insomnia. Chronic difficulty in falling or staying asleep can rob you of the nightly rest you need, as well as your ability to concentrate. When you regularly miss out on sleep, [...]
Greens Go beyond iceberg lettuce! Green fruits and veggies, such as avocados, green peppers, celery, kiwi fruits, cucumbers, asparagus, and even green apples, are tasty, nutritious options. Lutein, found in hearty greens such as kale, chard, and romaine lettuce, may help to fend off macular degeneration, a major cause of vision loss and blindness in [...]
