With the start of a new year, a lot of us are trying to "revamp" our diets and start eating better. Perhaps you want to lose weight, or boost your metabolism, or maybe just take good care of your body. Maybe you need to improve your digestive system, or increase your intake of specific nutrients, or work on improving certain physical conditions or illnesses. Maybe you just want to figure out a way to boost your energy levels without downing six cups of coffee every day. Eating healthfully isn't just about losing weight; it can provide all these benefits and then some. In fact, as I restructured my own dietary habits last year, I found a whole host of benefits: easier weight-loss, increased [...Read More]
Sodium vs. Potassium
September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Did you know that your sodium levels are directly correlated to your potassium levels? That when one goes up the other one goes down? Did you know that too much sodium increases your blood pressure and decreases your energy? That too little potassium can give you muscle twinges, lightheadedness, and heart palpitations? What you don't know really can hurt you. Sodium is one of the most over-used minerals in American food, and it causes some of the most frequent ailments. Just lowering your sodium intake by a mere 500 mg can greatly improve certain aspects of your physical health. [...Read More]
Featured Resource: My Fitness Pal
August 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How many of you want to lose weight, or at least maintain where you are? How many of you want to better understand your nutritional needs, and find out whether you're meeting those needs properly? How many of you would love an easy-to-use tool that helps you keep track of everything, from your eating habits, to your workouts, even to your weight and measurements? My Fitness Pal provides just that. It's a free online tool that can help you plan your fitness goals and keep track of your daily eating and activity habits. You start by [...Read More]
Coming Soon…
August 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
Coming Soon: guidelines for healthful eating [...Read More]
