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 […]
Top 5 Spices for Good Health
These tiny little nutrition gems are widely known for being a healthier alternative to boosting flavor without adding extra salt, but they are useful in other ways as well. You may be surprised to hear that herbs and spices not only add a world of flavor to your meals, but have also been extensively studied […]
5 Ways to Retain Nutrients While Cooking
5 Ways to Retain Nutrients While Cooking With the economy the way it is, we can’t help but brainstorm about the innumerous possibilities how we can save money. It’s pretty much become second nature to finger through weekly sales papers, or return the bag of Roma tomatoes you had just picked out after noticing another […]
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6 Reasons to Make Family Mealtime a Priority
When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed mealtime with your family? Hopefully it was the last meal you ate but if you’re like many American’s it might not have been that recent. With all the errands, appointments, obligations, and our increasingly mobile lifestyle the idea of family meals is becoming a thing […]
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Best Metabolism Booster in the Morning
Eat Breakfast! Quite literally, the first meal of the day is breaking the fast from overnight; hence the name breakfast. You have not eaten a meal in 12 plus hours, and you need something that will sustain your energy for the day to come. Interestingly, most breakfast options are a combination of sugar, sugar, and […]
5 Healthy & Tasty Movie Snacks
It’s movie night! Wondering what snacks you can make that are both tasty and healthy to accompany your choice of movie? Try one of these 5 healthy and tasty snacks while watching the movie of your choice! 1. Healthy Trailmix: You can mix wheat Chex with dried berries and raisins, chocolate chips, seeds and nuts. […]
Intuitive Eating: Ignore the Rules of Dieting
“Follow your heart, your intuition, it will lead you in the right direction,” the lyrics by pop artist Jewel make it sound so easy to lead with intuition. And yes, in theory it sounds wonderful, but what really would you trust to your intuition. Love? Finances? Career? Eating? The idea of giving your hunger over […]
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Nutrition Trends in 2010
Here are 5 of the top nutrition trends for the new year! 1. DINING IN With today’s shaky economy, more and more people will be dining in to save some dough. But the benefits don’t just end with saving time and money; they can have a nutritional advantage too. Some of these benefits include consuming […]
