With more than 26% of Americans now being classified as obese, it’s not only our waistlines that are getting bigger but so is the bill with an astonishing price tag of $147 billion, according to a recent study. In fact, almost 10% of our medical spending is going towards obesity related diseases like diabetes, heart […]
Improve Your Health . . . It Only Takes 1 Day a Week! What do the following people and places have in common: Sir Paul McCartney; Israel’s top restaurants; Kim O’Donnel of the Washington Post; Ghent, Belgium; and Michael Pollan? They’re all going meatless on Mondays! Meatless Monday is a non-profit initiative, in association with […]
For all of you iPhone users out there I highly recommend the iPhone app Restaurant Nutrition which is FREE and provides detailed analysis of common eateries such as Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, Chipotle, Chili’s, KFC, Burger King, McDonald’s, PF Chang’s, etc. Another favorite is Weight Tracker which costs $0.99. It is an easy way to […]
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As America´s Nutrition Expert®, I know the importance of building a strong brand. As an entrepreneur, I recognize the value of sharing and gaining knowledge from others. That´s why I recently signed on six new interns. But these aren´t just any interns: they are VIRTUAL interns! Technology has made it possible for any savvy business […]
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What isn’t there to love about summer? Beautiful sunny skies, long lazy days spent out of doors, barbeques, the beach…and the anticipation of getting to eat many of my favorite seasonal fruits! Heading to the farmer’s market is a mouth-watering way to spend a summer’s day, exploring all the fruits the season has to offer. […]
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One out of three children in U.S. are now considered overweight. The tradition of sitting down to dinner as a family has slowly been replaced by take-out pizza eaten while viewing the newest episode of American Idol. But where do parents find the time to teach their children the importance of healthy eating? As America’s […]
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I was speaking to a group of women CPAs keynote last week in St Louis and had a few people ask about a zero calorie healthier beverage option. This past week, during a Costco shopping trip I discovered Talking Rain sparkling artesian water. It is organic and coming from a person who is typically not […]
I’m at the Phoenix airport and love the Southwest computer stations. Finally, enough plug-ins for to charge our phones and laptops. Today, I did my last tv interview. I did a great show called Good Morning Arizona. Actor, Terry Cruz, was on before me. Then, as I walked into the station, anchor Brian Webb, said […]
Sorry I haven’t posted for so long! I have been traveling non-stop since March 21. I had beautiful weather in Arizona for my weekend of Spring Training with the Royals. I just met with some of the players to help them improve their diets so they can have better energy and lose/gain weight. I get […]
Hello, I did my 3 minute tv interview this morning. Besides my DVD I am talking about some products including Sambazon Acai Juices and Smoothies, Horizon Organic Milk with DHA, Buitonni Whole Wheat Pasta, and HomeBistro.com. It was a quick interview but was nice to see a familiar face as I have worked with the […]
I decided to blog my media tour this year as I often get asked what I do and it can sometimes be a little hard to explain. This year I am doing a 10-city media tour in the country’s top 25 media markets. I will be talking about my Fuel Like a Champion DVD www.fuellikeachampion.com […]
With skyrocketing healthcare costs many employers are developing wellness programs to improve the health of their employees. Programs often reward employees for good behaviors and penalize employees with unhealthy habits like smoking. What many people don’t realize is that most of these programs violate the nondiscrimination provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act […]
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I am often asked about fish oils and my personal favorite is the Ultimate Omega from Nordic Naturals. You can even get it for about a 15% discount if purchased through www.iherb.com. Aim to eat fish at least twice weekly in your diet and consult with your physician prior to taking fish oils. The American […]
Hi All, Reed Albergotti from the Wall Street Journal did a great article on Friday, January 25th on Tony Gonzalez’s diet and his shift from junk food to a primarily plant based diet. Take a look! You can also view a video of Tony making his morning smoothie! Tony and I are currently co-authoring a […]
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Since it is that time of the year again, you need to check out my nutrition feature article that is currently up on ESPN.com. Remember, with the New Year already here it is important to write down your goals for 2008. Review them every day, and TAKE ACTION NOW! Don’t wait another day to start […]
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With all of the talk about who is getting busted for past and present use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances in professional sports, let’s talk about how you can improve performance LEGALLY!! Two words: EAT BETTER!! Okay, it doesn’t sound as sexy but it works. I know it does. As the team nutritionist […]
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Check out this recent article about how eating your fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk for cancer. Hint: eat more raw broccoli! Click here.
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Check this out to see how doing the small things can make a difference in your life! www.212movie.com
I just returned from a wonderful business/fun trip in Sydney, Australia. I was lucky enough to travel with long-time friends and make new ones in Australia!! I hope you all get to visit this beautiful country at some point in your life. Cheers,Mitzi
Here is great list of mercury content in fish.http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~frf/sea-mehg.html
