Clean, fresh water is essential in our lives – something that we often take for granted. In fact, up to 70% of our body is water! There are many different types of water. When you walk into any grocery store, there are different brands of bottled waters lined up in the refrigerators. Yikes! How to […]
Top 5 Foods to Help Lower “Bad Cholesterol”
Wow, I’m seeing an increasing number of my clients and even professional athletes who have high blood fat (cholesterol and triglycerides). Listen up folks. This is serious! According to the National Center of Health Statistics & National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 106.7 million Americans age 20 and older have high cholesterol (200 milligrams per […]
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10 Must Do’s for Smart and Healthy Grocery Shopping
Grocery stores are great places to load up on nutrition superstars like fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, and high-quality protein sources. Unfortunately, it’s also very easy to pick up other, not-so-healthy items while you’re there too. While shopping the perimeter is always a good rule to follow, there are lots of other little ways […]
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7 Easy Ways to Boost Fiber Intake
We’ve all heard that there are lots of advantages to eating dietary fiber. There are two categories of dietary fiber: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber absorbs water to become a gelatinous, viscous substance and is fermented by bacteria in the digestive tract. It can increase stool bulk which can help with constipation or […]
“Salt-Free” America?
Do you prefer your salty foods over your sweet tooth on any given day? What would you do…if, hypothetically, our grocer world as we know it started stocking up on salt-free products? If all foods tasted like low sodium alternatives? Sounds pretty drastic, doesn’t it? A recent article from The New York Times (NYT) hypothetically, […]
4 Reasons to Add Oats to Your Breakfast Lineup
What comes to your mind when you think of oatmeal? Is it an image of the plain porridge you used to have to scarf down as a child? Or is it an image of a package of instant, just-add-water oatmeal? Well, not to worry – oatmeal has come leaps and bounds from being the “boring […]
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3 Reasons to Listen to Your iPod During Your Workouts
I know that I have a playlist on my iPod for every activity I do during the day: working in my home office, cooking dinner, reading, lifting, running, etc. Music is a huge part of society today, and with a vast variety to choose from, there is the perfect song for every part of the […]
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Coffee: Are You Drinking Too Much Caffeine?
There are always long lines in Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts and other coffee shops – especially in the mornings. People line up to get a cup of coffee or tea to become energized and fully wake themselves up. After all, the caffeine in coffee can increase your energy and alleviate fatigue by stimulating your brain. So, […]
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The P90X Phenomenon- Is it for You?
Have you heard all the talk about P90X? It’s one of the hottest workouts today, formulated by Tony Horton through his BeachBody brand. The multi-workout, 90-day system is devised to get its participants “ripped” through its use of muscle confusion to make sure your body avoids plateaus and doesn’t get bored. The program is an […]
5 Reasons to A Chia Seeds to Your Diet
Yes, it is the same seed used for those once popular Chia Pet planters, but did you know chia seeds can also serve as a great nutritional snack or addition to other foods? As an excellent source of fiber, antioxidants, protein, and omega-3s the chia seed is on many people’s list of “super foods”. Here […]
Celebrity Diets UNPLUGGED: QuickTrim® Edition
QuickTrim® Burn & Cleanse™ 14-Day Diet System: It sounds easy enough. Look like a Kardashian in 14 days just buy popping in four pills into your mouth. And it seems so believable, especially after watching Khloe Kardashian-Odom shed pounds off on reality television hit: “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and being mesmerized by her sister, Kim’s, […]
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5 Healthy Salad Swaps
Salads have gotten a bad reputation over the years as being a “dieter’s only” food, but they’re an extremely flexible meal option that you can add almost anything to! However, a lot of commercially prepared salads have a few calorie-traps to watch out for that can add unnecessary calories, fat, and sodium. Now that you’ve […]
5 Keys to Losing Fat Fast for Spring Break
This is the time of the year when many of us pack up and head for the heat during spring break. If you are wanting to get bikini-ready fast to look your best, here are some tips to help you shape up quickly! 1. EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN. How much is “enough”? Aim for at least […]
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Protein Power: Your Guide to Greek Yogurt
Now that you’ve heard about Greek yogurt, one of the newest protein superstars out there, the next step is figuring out which one to buy! Greek yogurt is really starting to make its mark in grocery stores, with new brands popping up all over the place. It is thicker, richer and nutritionally superior to most […]
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3 Pitfalls to Avoid with Salad Dressings
Who doesn’t love salad? Salads can be an introduction into a meal or they can be a meal themselves. You can be creative when making your own salad: start out with a bed of dark leafy greens, then chop up some red, orange, and yellow bell peppers, toss in some tomatoes and avocados, and maybe […]
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America’s Nutrition Expert Supports First Lady’s Fight Against Childhood Obesity
On Tuesday, President Obama signed a Memorandum establishing a 90-day task force for tackling childhood obesity headed by his wife, Michelle. This task force consists of the private sector and government agencies who will work to coordinate effectively to encourage children to exercise more and adopt healthier eating habits. There has also been a $10 billion […]
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Book Review: The End of Overeating
As the waistlines of Americans continue to grow, Dr. David Kessler provides answers to some of my lingering questions about the causation of this epidemic. What is it about food that does not let us stop with one piece of cake or a single slice of pizza? Why do we override our innate fullness sensor […]
4 Sweet Valentine’s Day Treats
Can you believe we’re already in the month of February? Not only is February the month to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones we love, but it is also American Heart Month! Since dark chocolate has flavonoids which are healthy antioxidants, all of my treats include some chocolate. Keeping that in mind, here are 4 […]
Top Antioxidant Foods
You’ve heard about them from a great deal of sources but what exactly are antioxidants, and what is so good about them? Antioxidants are substances and nutrients found in food that help protect cells against the harmful effects of free radicals. Free radicals can form from the breaking down of food in your body and […]
Meet My 2010 Virtual Internship Team!
As America´s Nutrition Expert®, I am continually looking to share my message to help more people. As an entrepreneur, I recognize the value of sharing and gaining knowledge from others. Last summer, I brought on six virtual interns who helped me in a variety of ways including: research, assisting with blog posts, and also start […]
