Entries Tagged as 'Food Tips'

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

What to Eat to Lose Weight - Video

I came across this guy on You Tube and he is a straight shooter, I like his style. Watch this two minute video and see if he gets his point across to you.

Friday, February 15th, 2008

Do Evening Snacks Make You Fat?

     Caroline Shannon posted this interesting question on Her Active Life website.  In the article she points out that some researchers are starting to find evidence that discounts the widely held dieting belief that eating in the evening packs on the pounds.
     One nutritionalist, Monica Reinagel, states that there are differences in how our body handles calories at different [...]

Friday, January 11th, 2008

10 Tiny Changes for Big Weight Loss

Hi Everyone, I came across this great article in the newsletter put out by Million Dollar Body. It was written by one of my favorite trainer Chalene Johnson, enjoy!
10 Tiny Changes for Big Weight Loss
By Chalene Johnson, creator of Turbo Jam®
Turbo Jam® trainer Chalene Johnson recommends taking baby steps to eat healthier. If you “slip,” [...]

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

Mooooo - Good and Good for You


Monday, November 26th, 2007

How to Tell You are Eating Whole Grains

Whole Grains are an important part of a healthy diet, they provide dietary fiber along with trace minerals and other natural health protectors. Studies have shown that a diet high in whole grains can cut your risk of cancer by 34%. The problem is Americans are only [...]

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Just How Much Water do You Need Each Day? Video

Do we really need to drink 8 - 8 oz glasses of water a day? I always thought this recommendation was a bit broad, I mean do a 300 pound man and a 100 pound woman have the same water needs? And what about those who exercise [...]

Friday, August 17th, 2007

What is the Best Snack to Have if You are Trying to Lose Weight?

     More and more studies are showing that diets high in refined carbohydrates contribute to weight gain (especially when these foods are consumed in the evening).  If we just think for a moment about the typical snack choices available to us we quickly realize that many are high in refined carbohydrates, and therefore not [...]