Blog Category: Nutrition

The 80/20 Rule of Better Nutrition

If you need to lose weight, chances are you’re not only considering exercise—but also which diet to try. But depending on your goals, the best way to lose weight might be simply to focus on…

The Health Benefits of Walnuts

The lowly walnut provides more than a nutritious munch—it also packs a nutritional punch and has more health benefits than you might imagine. Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and…

Reducing Your Sodium Intake Could Save Your Life

A diet that’s too high in salt (sodium) is linked to numerous health issues—think hypertension, heart disease and strokes. Experts agree that there are huge benefits to reducing sodium in…

Are you a Breakfast-Skipper?

You already know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Now experts have confirmed it. The Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology examined the impact of breakfast…

The Do’s and Don’ts of Energy Bars

Energy bars offer a delicious, convenient way of keeping your body fueled during hectic days and challenging workouts. But some energy bars are loaded with sugar and are essentially candy…

Feeling mean? Eat green!

A recent University of Warwick and Dartmouth College study reports that people who eat 7 servings of fruits or vegetables a day report being “happier” than those who don’t. After studying…

Is breakfast over-rated?

A new study from Northumbria University suggests that people burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach. The British Journal of Nutrition described the…

Shake Up Your Diet With Simple Food Swaps

When it comes to our daily food intake, many of us are on autopilot. We buy, prepare and eat the same food week after week. Thinking of cleaning out your pantry and starting fresh? Starting…

Food For Thought – Do You Have a Nutritional Conditioning Plan?

For optimum health, athletes need to have a training plan AND an eating plan – this is called nutritional conditioning. Think of nutritional conditioning as a goal just as important as your…

4 Time-Tested Ways to Adjust to Daylight Saving Time

With the hours of daylight shrinking and the temperature dropping as we transition further into the fall season, the end to daylight saving time is around the corner. On the clocks, most of…

Keep Your ‘Ghoulish’ Figure This Halloween

If YOU end up eating most of the leftover Halloween candy, take heart: You can do yourself (and your trick-or-treaters) a favor by choosing healthier alternatives to the usual sugar-laden…

Organic vs. Conventional: The Debate Rages On

Have you ever wondered if the organic food you eat is actually healthier than conventional food? The answer may not be as clear as you think. The implied health benefit in organic foods has…