Friday, September 20, 2013

Exercise Hard to Eat Less

Have a strong appetite? Getting a good workout can help regulate hunger and cravings.


"Strenuous exercise seems to dull the urge to eat afterward better than gentler workouts, several new studies show, adding to a growing body of science suggesting that intense exercise may have unique benefits."
Read more: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/11/how-exercise-can-help-us-eat-less/

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Eating Bugs for Protein

There's a great free source of protein right outside of your door. As an American, "food" is probably the last thing on your mind when looking at a bug. However, for many people around the world, it's a great source nutrition! Would you or have you ever eaten a bug for the health benefits?


"A few years back, my husband and I were eating in a Mexican restaurant in New York City when the table next to us started laughing and carrying on about their appetizer. A father and teenage son were eating, while the mother and daughter were clearly declining the offering. When they offered us a bite — and told us they were eating were chapulines, or grasshoppers — my husband and I passed, saying that we were just too full to partake."

Read more about it here: http://www.babble.com/body-mind/the-protein-source-in-your-own-backyard-that-has-everyone-buzzing/

Friday, August 9, 2013

Childhood Obesity Decreasing

Childhood obesity has steadily been on the rise for decades, but it seems as though that's finally being reversed. Results of a recent study shared on CNN shows that childhood obesity is decreasing in many states. Read about it here: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/08/06/signs-of-progress-in-childhood-obesity-fight/

"After decades of warnings about the rapidly rising rate of childhood obesity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some good news. A new report from the CDC suggests we've made some progress in the fight against childhood obesity in the nation's youngest children - specifically those from low-income families..." - CNN

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Build to Look Bigger

Is your main goal in fitness‬ to build mass? These charismatic experts share the most important muscles‬ to focus on in order to appear bigger. You don't have to gain 20lbs of muscle to give the impression of being 20lbs heavier. Remember this great advice the next time you lift‬!

Monday, July 22, 2013

All About Eggs

Eggs‬ are delicious and teeming with ‪‎nutrition‬! Learn 12 useful and interesting facts about them on Crunchy Betty.

http://www.crunchybetty.com/12-things-you-should-know-about-and-do-with-your-eggs


"2. Pastured Eggs have higher nutritional value than commercial eggs. Especially when it comes to vitamin D. We’re talking 4-6 times more vitamin D.Most of this can be attributed to a pastured hen’s own access to ample sunlight and critters and grass that, in addition, has had access to ample sunlight.
Check out all the other nutritional benefits to pastured eggs, according to Mother Earth News."

Monday, July 8, 2013

Side Effects of Soda

We all know that soda isn't healthy, but do you know exactly what it does to your body and how that affects your behavior? Mind Body Green shares 7 side effects of drinking this popular beverage.

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5524/7-Side-Effects-of-Soda.html


Friday, June 28, 2013

Eat Fat to Lose Fat

Fat free alternatives may have a fewer calories, but does cutting fat out of your diet actually help in losing body fat? Fats are an essential part of your diet and are necessary for your body to process food and nutrients the way it needs to in order to use stored fat as fuel. Coach Calorie shares the details.


"Fat is one of those essential macronutrients.  More specifically, we are talking about essential fatty acids (EFAs). When your body doesn’t get in enough of the nutrients it needs, it will send out hunger signals to tell you to eat until it does get them. Essential fatty acids cannot be manufactured by the body, so they need to be consumed through your diet.Omega-3 and omega-6 are the two essential fatty acids we must ingest because the body cannot synthesize them. Most of us get in enough of the omega-6 fatty acids, but are lacking with the omega-3s. Good sources of EFAs include seeds, nuts, and fish. I like to supplement with fish oil to get my EFAs. Essential fatty acids might be the only essential fats, but saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats play a large role in the body too." -  
Learn more about it: http://www.coachcalorie.com/eat-fat-to-lose-fat/