The best way to increase your satiety throughout the day is with 2 secret ingredients: protein and fiber! Including some protein and fiber at every meal will help keep you powered up and satisfied throughout the day. This is one of the principles emphasized in my new book with Tony Gonzalez, The All Pro Diet. […]
Although a variety of fitness gadgets can certainly help you break into a sweat (see my related post “Do It Yourself Home Gym”), don’t discount the workout potential of your own body. Body weight exercises use your own weight to increase strength and muscular endurance. If you don’t belong to a gym or own fitness […]
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There are tons of products on the market today boasting to contain the real secret to eternal youth and beauty. But what if I told you that the fountain of youth is only a few delicious bites away? That’s right. You can get gorgeous simply by eating the right beauty super foods! Packed with powerful […]
With the current economy, you may be wondering how you can save some money and still eat healthfully. Here are some helpful tips to help you stretch your grocery dollar and still get plenty of nutritious foods for your family: 1. Shop Smart: Here are a few ideas to help you shop smarter: •Find a […]
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For thousands of years, and reaching to the far corners of the world, tea has been considered a potent elixir of life. Used to treat everything from anxiety to acne to liver disease, tea was the “cure all” medicine of choice. Now, cutting edge scientific research is proving that we have been right all along. […]
Let’s face it—gym memberships aren’t for all of us. While it can be nice to socialize with people while getting in shape, it can also get pricey—and it’s sometimes all too easy during a hectic week to justify that we “don’t have time” to make a gym stop. Staying in shape doesn’t have to be […]
Here is the All-Pro Food Log which will help you stay accountable. Would love to get your feedback! Also, Tony and I would like to thank everyone for all of your kind words about the book. We are very inspired by the stories we have already hear in just a few days with ALL-Pro Success! […]
We can all picture the typical school lunch: chicken nuggets, French fries, canned fruits and vegetables and a carton of milk. The Child Nutrition Act, which plays a large role in determining the type of food our children are served at school, is set to be reauthorized by Congress on September 30th, 2009. With the […]
It may not be easy, but the basics to getting fit and healthy are definitely simple. Keep these tips in mind as you strive for your healthiest life: 1. Discard “diet” from your vocabulary Face it—every time we try to go on a “diet”, we fail. The word diet connotes limitations, and who wants a […]
PB+J is an American classic, but occasionally peanut butter has gotten a bad rap. While it definitely is a fatty spread and calorically dense, nuts are typically considered to be a healthy fat. Peanut butter is full of protein, vitamins B3 and E, magnesium, fiber, and folate. But if you’re a nut butter lover like […]
For the past two years, I have been working on The All-Pro Diet with NFL superstar Tony Gonzalez. The book is available in bookstores today! It has been much work (more than my two pregnancies!), but with that work Tony and I hope to reach a lot of people with a message of how to […]
Diet fads come and go, but some fitness myths have been around forever. Knowledge is power, so get to know the truth behind the myths, because the last thing any of us needs is another excuse not to exercise! Don’t let these common fitness fallacies hold you back from going for your personal best. 1. […]
Called one of the most polluting industries of our time, the Environmental Protection Agency has concluded that agriculture is responsible for 18% of our carbon footprint. Had the large portion of the fuel, fertilizers, and other agricultural inputs used in today’s industrial growing system been included in that calculation, that number would jump to 25-30% […]
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At face value, alcohol should be a huge diet breaker. Alcohol has 7 calories per gram, which is like a cross between carbohydrates and fat. (Sort of like chocolate cake.) Additionally, alcohol takes almost no time to digest and absorb. (Sort of like chocolate cake you can inhale.) Alcohol also comes in a liquid form, […]
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In a tight economy, sometimes even your grocery list has to feel the penny pinch. The great thing about all-essential fruits and vegetables is that you can be frugal without forgoing quality. One of the best ways to cut down your grocery costs is to start your own produce garden. Growing your own fruits and […]
If you have been following the news over the past week you have likely heard that organic foods are no more nutritious than conventional foods. This is according to a recent review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. I thought I would weigh in on this topic since nutritional superiority of organic vs […]
On July 22nd, a non-profit organization called “The Cancer Project” helped file a class-action suit against many major brand-name hot dog companies. Their goal is to get these hot-dog companies to display a cancer-risk warning label on their products. “Just as tobacco causes lung cancer, processed meats are linked to colon cancer,” states Dr. Neal […]
Going gluten-free is the latest glorified diet trend which has gained even more momentum with The View co-host, Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s, G-Free Diet book. You’ve seen specialized cookbooks while browsing the bookstore, and you’ve probably noticed an increase in gluten-free food offerings in your supermarket and on restaurant menus. So what’s the real deal? Does gluten […]
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Eating out can be challenging since you don’t have complete control over how your foods are prepared and what ingredients are used but you can definitely learn to make smarter choices and special requests. Next time you’re on the go and making a rush for some quick eats, keep these tips in mind: General Tips […]
