The Right Snack May Aid Satiety, Weight Loss
July 16, 2013 — Healthy snacks that promote a feeling of fullness (satiety) may reduce the amount of food intake at subsequent meals and limit overall food consumption, according to a presentation today at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo® in Chicago.
Digesting the Implications of Breakfast
Digesting the Implications of Breakfast Posted: 07/29/2013 11:30 am
Mindful Eating for Physical Activity and Athletes
By Dr. Shahla Khan Most of us do not think about eating. In our rushed lives, we do not think about when we eat, what we eat and why we eat and how we eat. If we take the time to really think about and bring our attention to our eating
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ADD/ADHD Resources
What is ADD/ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. You may know it by the name attention deficit disorder, or ADD. ADD/ADHD makes it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses—responses that can involve everything from movement to speech to attentiveness. The signs and
Intestinal Permeability
Intestinal permeability, or ‘leaky gut syndrome’ is receiving increasing attention as the hard-to-deal factor in patients being treated for food intolerances. Hyperpermeability is also associated with Coeliac disease, alcoholism, Crohn’s disease, atopic eczema, chronic giardiasis and intestinal candidosis. It has long been known that fibre in the diet is important
A Quick and Easy Guide to Indoor Rowing Machines
By: John Phung Did you know that rowing is one of the best exercises for developing aerobic fitness? Not only does working out with rowing machines or rowing ergometers allow people to develop their cardiovascular system, but they also place considerable demands on your muscular system. Unlike cardio machines such as treadmills, exercise bikes, and […]
The Power of the Pyramid System
By Joyce Vedral, Ph.D. at http://www.joycevedral.com/ Time and again, people ask me, “Joyce, what is the secret of your system. Why is it that after trying so many other weight-training programs, after using your workouts for four weeks I see amazing changes in my body?” Well, it’s the best kept andthe worst kept secret. It’s […]
Healthy Eating For Healthy Joints
“All Human illnesses and diseases can be traced to either nutrient deficiencies or excesses in the human body.” Dr. Victor G. Rocine 1930
How to Avoid the 3 Worst Personal Training Mistakes
“How To Avoid The 3 Worst Mistakes Any Personal Trainer Can Make (Not Knowing These May Be Costing You Thousands Of Dollars Per Year)!” By Pat Necerato Mistake 1: Trainers Not Properly Dealing With Procrastination The biggest mistake personal trainers make is that they don’t properly deal with procrastination with each and every prospect. Procrastination […]
Benefits of Martial Arts Training For Kids
By: Laura Saunders Admit it. When the going gets tough at home, we’ve all plopped the kids in front of the television and breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, we can get started on dinner, maybe check email or sort that massive pile of laundry. But when your five-year old yells