If any of you are curious about what enriched really means on a label and what organic really is, this article I found on the South Beach Diet website will give you a little insight. Aaron Fit-Nex Walk into any grocery store and you’ll find products making different food and health claims. Some foods are labeled “enriched” while others are labeled “organic” or “all-natural,” which … [Read more...]
The worst salads
I know many of us think when we order a salad we are eating something healthy. Not all salads are healthy, once we start to add toppings , cheese, dressing and all the extras, the salad can be just as bad as a cheeseburger and fries. I found this article that I think you will find interesting. Aaron Fit-Nex The Unhealthiest Salads in America By David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding - Posted on … [Read more...]
Good fats
Hey I thought everyone might find this article helpful. By Arthur Agatston, M.D. , Dr. Arthur Agatston is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Medical School and author of The South Beach Diet (Rodale Inc., 2003). The South Beach Diet can't be classified as a low-carb diet, a low-fat diet, or a high-protein diet. Its rules: Consume good carbs and good fats, and learn … [Read more...]
When your on the go!!
When your on the go, eating healthy can be difficult especially when you are not sure what choices are the healthiest ones. There are lots of foods you have to watch for salads for example ,we all think are vegetables so they must be healthy, wrong. Salads can be just as bad as a cheeseburger once you start to add toppings and salad dressing. Read the labels on the salad package if your buying … [Read more...]
Whole grain
I have read quite a few articles lately about reading labels. The information located on the ingredients is much more important than what it says in front of the package. Here is one example when shopping for multi grain bread it is important to read the ingredients first, multigrain is tricky it is labeled as multigrain on front of the package but when you turn to the ingredients you will find … [Read more...]
South beach diet phase one
For anyone who's curious about the phase one of the south beach diet I have posted some information below. South Beach Diet Phase 1 Guidelines and Food List Phase 1 Guidelines Breakfast Protein: Quantity is not limited. See choices Vegetables: Minimum 1/2 cup. See choices Fruit: None Starch: None Milk: None Fat: 1 tsp mayonnaise or oil (optional) See choices … [Read more...]
How to avoid weight loss mistakes
The following article tells us about the most common mistakes many people weight while trying to lose weight. Ninety five percent of gym patrons have one common goal; to lose weight. We all know that the correct combination of diet and exercise are integral components to the weight loss equation, but three common mistakes could be sabotaging you! This article examines: 1. … [Read more...]
Foods with benefits
Here is a list of foods that are more beneficial to our health than we may think. In 2009 even though we certainly took a great interest in being green and eating healthy, a lot of thought was also placed on the economy and money-saving ways to extend the grocery budget that did not always translate into healthy choices— fresh sustainable ingredients and organic produce and meat are not … [Read more...]
Twice the benefits in half the time
The recent article published in ACE magazine. Because of the kettlebell's surge of popularity, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) cover article documents the reemergence of the kettlebell, with attendant scientifically based research based on Kenneth Jay's Viking Warrior Conditioning protocols and a cadre of recommended exercises found in Enter the Kettlebell. With statements like: … [Read more...]
Serving sizes
I am posting a link to an article about serving sizes. It gives a little insight as to what a serving size of certain food really are. It also gives you comparisons to be able to estimate what a serving should be be. I know this will be helpful for those of you when your on the go or at work. http://www.webmd.com/diet/control-portion-size … [Read more...]
