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Fitness Parties

Fitness July 11, 2013

by Keila Chaliotis, Staff Writer If you are one of those people who love to party, what a better way to have fun and be in shape than joining a fitness party. Sounds like fun, but what is this all about? Do they serve alcohol, food? How do you... Read more

Celery Is Not An Empty Food

Kimberly Allen R.N.Nutrition June 18, 2013

by Kimberly Allen, RN Frequently celery is thought of as just one of those empty foods you eat when you’re trying to lose weight. However, the truth is celery is not only a nutritional vegetable it also has many health benefits. Celery powder is also frequently used as a... Read more

A Breakfast For Balanced Energy

Diet Michelle LeSueur June 7, 2013

by Michelle LeSueur BeP, CNC, CSN, CPT Do you find that you have that mid afternoon energy slump? For some of you it may be more than one time a day. Many times this happens because of how you started your day and what you ate through the day.... Read more

GAPS – Bridging Diet and Psychology

Fancesca Orlando Health Nutrition May 21, 2013

by Francesca Orlando, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an ASD, bi-polar disorder, a learning disability, or an autoimmune condition, or if you suffer from digestive distress, please know that there is hope for you yet. Thousands of people have healed thanks to... Read more

Steer Clear of Trans Fats

Kimberly Allen R.N.Medical December 18, 2012

When Trans Fat first appeared about 100 years ago they appeared to be a great addition to the food industry. Not only did they improve the flavor and texture of foods they also prolonged the shelf life of numerous processed foods ranging from cookies and cakes to frozen pizzas…

100 lb weight loss journey motivates trainer

Diet Nutrition September 13, 2012

Many people think I’m a nutritionist in a narrow field specific to bodybuilding and contest prep. This is far from the truth. A lot of my clients are average Joe’s who are just looking to lose weight, gain muscle, or do both. These people have a certain goal in mind. They have the need to better themselves because …

Amino acids and your workout

Fitness September 6, 2011

Branched chain amino acids (BCAA) provide safe nutritional support for athletes and individuals who are seeking optimal lean muscle mass…

The wonderful tomato

Nutrition September 6, 2011

Tomatoes are actually a fruit and are packed with all types of health benefits for the body…

WARNING: Don’t eat while angry

Diet September 6, 2011

An old and classic movie comes to mind as the main character, an older mafia Don, tells another character in the film, to never make a decision when you’re mad, and this wise advice could also be attributed to eating and knowing when to eat…

The ABCs of minerals

Health August 29, 2011

Every living cell depends on minerals for proper structure and function…