Eating Organic-How Much of a Difference Does it Really Make?
Many of my diet and fitness clients ask my opinion on eating organic foods. Does it really make a difference in your health? It really depends on how much of a certain food you eat. At home, my wife drinks a lot of milk, every morning in fact with her ceral. So, we buy organic [...]
Skippy All Natural Peanut Butter, What’s So Natural About It?
Thinking of incorporating some all natural products into your nutritional program? Beware of products using the ‘all natural’ label to hide some not so natural ingredients.
I am a big fan of all natural peanut butter and almond butter. The commercial types contain far too many hydrogenated oils, salt and saturated fats. On their own, peanuts [...]
Is Your Diet Causing Your Heartburn?
Are you suffering from regular heartburn? If so, take a look at your diet to find the culprit of your pain. An occasional bout of indigestion or heartburn is generally nothing to worry about. But there is growing concern about the dangers of frequent or chronic heartburn.
If you suffer from chronic, painful heartburn, see a [...]
Low Fat Turkey Chili Recipe
Turkey chili is a great low cal, low carb meal that’s perfect for any time of the day. It’s packed with lean protein and you can serve it with your favorite veggies. Here is a great recipe I found on About.com. If you don’t like a lot of spice in your meals, season the chili [...]
Are Vegetarians Healthier? Get The Skinny on Going Veggie
I get a lot of people who ask me if being a vegetarian would make them skinnier, or healthier. There is a lot of debate about whether it is actually healthier to be a vegetarian or not. The truth of the matter is that your diet needs a balance of protein, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. [...]
Anti Aging Benefits of Drinking of Green Tea
I absolutely love a hot cup of green tea on a cold winter morning, and in the summer, I put it over ice with a fresh squeezed lemon. Did you know that not only is green tea soothing and refreshing, but it also happens to contain one of the most effective anti-aging chemicals known as [...]
NJ Fitness Expert Answers: Fruits That Are Destroying Your Diet
If you’re trying to lose weight, you need to be careful about which fruits you eat. Although fruits are very good for you and contain fiber, some have very high levels of sugar, and those fruits should be consumed in moderation.
For dieters, hidden sugars can spell disaster. Even though it’s natural sugar, your body still [...]
Simple Diet Tricks Guaranteed to Help You Lose Weight
You want to lose weight but you don’t know where to start…sound familiar? I firmly believe that many people who are above their desired weight simply just don’t know what to eat and what not to eat. So many times I give people a few diet tips and they say, “Really? That will really help? [...]
You Need to Eat to Lose Weight- How to Speed Up Your Metabolism
If you want to lose weight, you have to eat. Sounds strange doesn’t it? Healthy, long-term weight loss can only be achieved through a diet and lifestyle change. The American way to eat is to eat a large meal, until our bellies are full. Then we don’t eat for another 6-8 hours, or maybe we [...]
6 Stealth Health Foods
Power up your diet by expanding your menu.
By Carolyn Kylstra, Men’s Health
Some foods just aren’t taken seriously.
Consider celery, for example—forever the garnish, never the main meal. You might even downgrade it to bar fare, since the only stalks most guys eat are served alongside hot wings or immersed in Bloody Marys.
Tip: There is something about [...]
