Late Night Eating

August 18th, 2010

If you like to sleep late, you may find it difficult to go without eating anything leading to the a.m. hours.  The rule of the thumb is not to eat 3 hours close to bedtime. So if you go to sleep at 1 a.m. this means no food after 10 p.m. Read full article

Eating Prior To Working Out

August 15th, 2010

Here are some benefits to eating before your workout: Read full article

Your Core

June 30th, 2010

The role of the core is vital in all movement.

It’s main purpose is to stabilize the spine and to resist extension/rotation. The core also is a wall of muscles that protects some of your vital organs. Read full article

Weight Loss and Eating Right

June 16th, 2010

Proper Eating

Eat at least 5x a day. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snack in between.
Each in moderate size portions. No platter sized meals.

Food Examples:

Grains & Cereals, Fruits (acidic type), Lean Meats (chicken or fish with no skin), Legumes (beans), Leafy Green Vegetables. Fiber rich foods. Read full article

Daily Allowances

February 23rd, 2010

What you should know about your daily allowances.

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)

Most people are familiar with the standard RDA. This allowance is strictly for survival. Providing the bare minimum of nutrients for the average person. This allowance is a guideline for people who engage in very little to no physical activity. But there are those who need more than the standard RDA.

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