Sneaking in Servings of Fruits and Vegetables
Are you getting enough fruits and vegetables in your daily diet? You should be getting 7-13 servings every day, most of those coming from vegetables (a serving generally equals ½ cup). According to the USDA, the average American consumes only 4.4 servings. Unfortunately, most of those are starches drowning in fat, grease, salt and sugar.
Tips and Recipes for a Healthy Fall
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE COOL, CRISP WEATHER: It’s much more comfortable exercising outdoors in the fall than it is in the summer heat so take advantage! Enjoy the beautiful color change while hiking or bike riding through the trails.
5 Reasons To Lift Weights
1.) Boosts Metabolism: Regularly lifting weights promotes the growth of lean muscle. The more muscle your body has, the more fat and calories you will burn at rest.
We Are Now Offering Lipotropic Injections!!!
The term lipotropic means “fat loving,” and these agents play an important role in how the liver metabolizes fat. Lipotropic injections contain a combination of B vitamins, an amino acid, and other nutrients to help drive the breakdown of fat. Through their involvement in fat metabolism, they can help maintain a healthy liver but may […]
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Clean Eating 101
Clean Eating 101 I’m sure by now you’ve heard the term “clean eating.” Patients often ask, “What exactly is it?” I’m writing this blog to clear up any questions and confusion you might have surrounding all this clean eating business.
Trip Tips: How to Stay Fit While Traveling
Get up early and exercise If you are staying at a hotel with a fitness center, use it! You are paying more for those extra amenities so make the most of them. If the hotel has a pool, do a few laps before everyone else wakes up or before your meeting. Better yet, go for […]
Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut…
Nuts are one of the most nutritious snacks out there. Not only are they delicious, but they are packed with antioxidants, fiber and magnesium. They also contain monounsaturated fats which can lower your bad cholesterol to help prevent the buildup of arterial plaque. Otherwise stated, they are great for your heart!
Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
You know you shouldn’t have high cholesterol but what is it exactly? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is found in all your cells and actually helps build your body’s cells and certain hormones. Triglycerides are stored unused calories and provide the body with energy.
Caution: Salad Could Sabotage Your Weight Loss!
Everyone knows that eating vegetables contributes to good health and is helpful for weight loss. Many of our patients report that they have replaced at least one meal with a salad. However, I was shocked at the number of calories (not to mention chemical preservatives, fat, sugar and salt) in some popular salads.
