8 Ways to Eat and Exercise For Quick Weight Loss There are times in our life when we need to lose weight quickly, either for weddings, reunions, special events, or to boost motivation. Ramping up your workouts is a great way to boost performance and achieve body goals; however, it’s common to increase your fitness routine only to gain weight. …
Fiber: The Essential Guide
Why Is It Essential? Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract even though it’s the structural part of plant foods that our bodies can’t even absorb. However, most people fall short of the daily recommendations and miss out on important benefits. What is It? Fiber is a form of carbohydrate found in plant-based foods that cannot be absorbed or …
5 Weight-Loss Numbers You Should Know
Weight Loss Goals Daily or weekly weigh-ins can be beneficial and it’s important to keep in mind that sustainable weight loss involves focusing on other numbers too. Scale numbers can be misleading and they don’t always reflect weight-loss progress. Below are five things to keep in mind while working towards your weight loss goals. 60 | Recommended Duration of Daily …
Pro Tips on Running According to Your Body Type
What is Somatotype? A person’s body type — somatotype — used to be defined in simple terms: ectomorphs are thin, mesomorphs are muscular and endomorphs tend to hold onto extra weight easily. But it turns out it’s much more complicated than that. The three somatotypes also provide insight on how your hormones and nervous system react to stressors like food, …
Essential Guide to Portion Sizes
Serving Size Vs. Portion Size We’ve all been there: after enjoying a quick snack, we check the nutrition label only to learn we’ve just eaten two, three or even four servings when we thought we were having one. Our food industry tents do double, triple or even supersize portion sizes. Additionally, many of us have adjusted to these large serving …
Essential Guide to Avoiding Running and Walking Injuries
The Research Walking and running injuries are very common but can be avoidable by understanding the signs and symptoms. According to research, anywhere from 20–80% of runners end up injured each year. This number is lower for walkers as a result of the reduced impact forces. However, pavement pounders of every ilk deal with a host of nagging pains — …
Are Eggs Bad For Heart Health? (Again)
Ask the RD Although eggs were exonerated in recent years from their reputation as a hindrance to cholesterol, it’s difficult for individuals who are told one thing for decades to suddenly believe the opposite. The Science The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans removed the recommendations of restricting dietary cholesterol to 300mg/day. This was due in part to a lack of evidence supporting the role …
Welcome to Summer! Ticks, Mosquitoes, Poison Ivy and Sun
Ticks Tick-borne disease is on the rise in the US, with 7 new tick diseases identified in the last 15 years. This spike in disease is due to a greater number of ticks invading larger areas of the US, including the entire East Coast and rapidly extending to northern and western states. Tick bites can cause serious illness in humans …
Carbohydrates and Losing Weight
Is Cutting Carbohydrates the Key to Losing Weight? We all know moving the number on the scale requires seriously watching our bread, pasta and pastry intake. A diet too high in carbohydrates — even complex carbs like whole-wheat bread, sweet potatoes and beans — could make it harder to lose weight. New research published in BMJ found overweight and obese participants …
How a Walk Can Keep Your Brain in Shape
A brisk walk is more than just a great cardio workout; it benefits the brain, too. According to new research published in the journal Neurology, walking increases blood flow to the brain, which can help reduce the risk of cognitive decline. It’s never too late to start a walking program to help ward off cognitive decline. Try and add a walk or two into your day-to-day …