The Truth About Grass fed Beef
The Truth About Grassfed Beef – Whether you’re a meat eater or not, the method of raising animals on a grain diet in feedlot operations affects all of us. Discover the not so pleasant realities and detrimental consequences of feedlots and decide for yourself if the trend toward ‘pasture fed’
Weight Loss Trends
New weight loss trends pop up what seems like every day. Before giving one a go, learn what they are and which ones may work for you.
Food on the Go! Bars are Eating Up the Competition
The bar market is thriving amid hectic lifestyles, but read the ingredients list before substituting a meal. Sell your oven. Empty your cupboards. There’s no need for a mixer or food processor. Keep the fridge for drinks, and maybe the blender. Eating has never been easier. The trick? Bars, bars and more
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Exercise as Good as Medicine in Treating Heart Disease
Research findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that exercise is ‘as good as medicine’ in the treatment of heart diseases, and should be built-in when new drugs are being developed and tried. It said although limited in quantity, existing randomized trial evidence on exercise interventions suggests that exercise and
Eat right, sleep tight!
I am a huge proponent of feeding our kids well. They are our future. Their little bodies are growing like weeds, and their brains are being fueled by their food. But so are ours. Our brains might not grow as fast as our children’s, but they are being used and taxed,
Blueberries, Apples…May Reduce Diabetes Risk
Blueberries, Apples, Grapes May Reduce Diabetes Risk A new study suggests that eating more fruit, particularly blueberries, grapes and apples, but not drinking fruit juice, may reduce diabetes risk. Fruit add a variety of necessary vitamins and minerals to the diet. All fruits vary in nutritional value and some
5 Step Process to Develop Life Long Motivation
The 5 Step Process to Develop Life Long Motivation By Izzy Arkin Motivation is often cited as the magical answer to everything you want. If you were motivated you would lose that weight, write that
*NEW COURSE* Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course
*NEW COURSE* Back Injury Prevention Specialist Course 9.0 CEC’s Many people suffer from back problems. Some are caused by accidents, infections, or congenital defects – however the majority of back problems are preventable. This course provides all the tools needed to understand how the back works and design a back conditioning
Balance Progressions Specialist Course
*NEW COURSE*: Balance Progressions Specialist Course AFPA 6.0 CEC’s balance training is essential for everyone. People of all ages and abilities need to improve their balance. Bring more diversity and challenge to your group or personal training sessions with balance training exercises. More than 100 static balance training drills and progressions designed
FOOD SENSITIVITIES MAKE YOU FAT AND SICK
Food sensitivities affect 75% of the population, having a profound impact on their health and weight. A common scenario is an adult with a food sensitivity to gluten or dairy. Their symptoms are vague (constipation, headache, weight gain) and their exposure is frequent (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), so the connection is