The Effects of Exercise: Why It’s Never Too Late to (re)Start

Opportunity.  That is exactly what exercise provides.  An opportunity to change, reshape, remold our collective physiology, health and well-being.  Perhaps it sounds a little too sensational.  Perhaps it sounds too daunting of a task.  Or perhaps excuses flood your collective consciousness with the mere thought of exercise. I’m too out of shape.   Exercise is too … Read more

Why Muscle Matters

Do you want to age well?  For many of us, as the years pass, our bodies tend to feel weaker, less resilient, more prone to injury, and just not the same as they used to feel.  There is a problem we all face that causes this decline.  It’s called Sarcopenia. Sarcopenia refers to the loss … Read more

Are You Exercising At The Right Intensity?

How much (or what type of) exercise is needed to get results? In order to determine the intensity level with which you need to exercise, you’ll first have to determine what your desired “results” are.  For many, the first result that comes to mind is weight loss or weight management.  For others, it’s increased strength … Read more

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS: DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH?

There are numerous items I’d love to see people remove from their diets, but high on the list are artificial sweeteners.  Many people have become dependent and addicted to these controversial substances—but most don’t even realize it. I understand that.  At one point I used artificial sweeteners on a regular basis. I would consume diet soda, … Read more

ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS IN MILK?

Our last post on artificial sweeteners provoked some interesting discussion on our Facebook page.  We discussed the dangers of using artificial sweeteners in one’s diet, as well as healthier alternatives. In the same week we made our post, some new news came out about another place we may be seeing artificial sweeteners show up in our food supply … Read more

WHY “WHOLE” GRAINS MIGHT NOT BE AS HEALTHY FOR YOU AS YOU THINK: PART 2 – IT’S AS SIMPLE AS SUGAR

Today we are continuing a series called “Why ‘Whole’ Grains Might Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think”.  In our first post of this series, we discussed the many negative health effects that eating a diet high in grains and starches has had on many Americans.  I shared my own journey of battling severe health … Read more

SNACK ATTACK! THE BEST HEALTHY SNACKS FOR WORK, AT HOME, OR ON THE GO

If you’re like most people, you make a plan to eat better!  Breakfast begins the day just great with a nice green protein shake filled with spinach, protein powder, berries and Coconut oil.  Lunch is a green salad with organic chicken, kale, chopped egg, veggies, and olive oil with balsamic vinegar dressing.  And dinner will … Read more

WHY “WHOLE GRAINS” MAY NOT BE AS HEALTHY FOR YOU AS YOU THINK | PART 3: UNDERSTANDING THE GLYCEMIC LOAD

Our grain series continues today with our discussion of the Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, and what this all means in relationship to grain consumption.  Before jumping into today’s article, you may want to read our series introductory post Why Whole Grains May Not Be As Healthy For You As You Think and Part 2: It’s As Simple As … Read more