OK, first things first: 1,200 calories per day is not a lot. If your goal is weight loss, it’s close to the minimum the National Institutes of Health recommends for women, and it is literally the lowest count recommended for men. Dipping too far below this range isn’t safe or…
During exercise, you challenge your muscles to get stronger. By doing so, you actually break down muscle fibers. Your body then repairs and rebuilds those fibers through muscle protein synthesis, making your muscles bigger and stronger! The process of rebuilding requires amino acids from protein which is one of the reasons…
We’ve all had those busy weeknights when simply winding down can be challenging enough, let alone trying to tackle meal prep and cooking. To help, we’ve asked five busy dietitians to share their favorite fast meals that can be thrown together in a pinch — no advanced cooking skills required….
Tis the season for holiday feasts, a calendar packed with holiday parties, and weather that can diminish our motivation to train. In November and December, we’re faced with every culinary temptation imaginable, which makes it difficult to maintain peak fitness. Here are a few tips to maintain your fitness goals…
Facts About Breast Cancer In The United States One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women. Each year it…
Let’s face it – when we have had a bad day, a common practice is to turn toward our comfort food of choice. It’s a typical response that oftentimes stems from childhood when food was given to us to heal physical or emotional pain. But, in our society of overconsumption,…
Soaking up some summer sun?? Make sure you lather up with sunscreen! Those summer rays may feel sensational, but the effects of sun exposure can be detrimental over time. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their…
The natural cycle of produce is perfectly designed to support our health. Apples grow in the fall – they are the perfect transition food helping the body get rid of excess heat and cool down before winter. In the spring the abundance of leafy greens help us alkalize, detox and…
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