Selling You on Food Packaging

I recently had the opportunity to work in a school in East Harlem, New York to provide free health counseling sessions to students and parents. It was a great experience as everyone was fully engaged and asking a lot of … Continue reading

Top 5 Quad Exercises

The Quadriceps (front of the thigh) consist of four muscles and are mainly used for extension such as walking, running, jumping, and squatting. The Quadriceps are made up of the Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis, and the Vastus Intermedius. … Continue reading

The South’s Weight is Going North

The South may not rise again, but the numbers on the scales are every day. Our entire country is having trouble with staying at a healthy weight. Obesity is on the rise everywhere… but especially in Dixie. Southern cooking is … Continue reading

Bernie’s Favorite Recipes

Yesterday, I shared what I keep stocked in my refrigerator. Today, I want to share two of my recipes that I enjoy using those ingredients. Not-So-McMuffin Ingredients 1 Ezekiel English Muffin 1 egg 2 pieces of turkey bacon I Can’t … Continue reading

Reading a food label 101

Reading a food label can be a hard and overwhelming challenge. Nutrition labels are so important because they provide you with a detailed look of what is inside the food you are consuming. Don’t worry because you can easily learn … Continue reading

What the Kale am I Eating?

We are constantly being bombarded with advertisements that tell us what to eat, when to eat, and how much to eat- the propaganda is never ending! So, how do I decide what to eat in order to maintain my new … Continue reading

Eat Less, Live Longer

That is what researchers are saying. A just-released study from St. Louis University adds to the growing body of studies that shows by restricting your calories starting from age 25, the more years you can add to your life. Cutting … Continue reading

Top 5 Chest Exercises

The chest is made up of two main muscles called the Pectoralis Major and Minor. The Pectoralis Major is located on the front of the rib cage and the Pectoralis Minor is located underneath the Pectoralis Major. The main functions … Continue reading