Diets in Review
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that screening for obesity and obesity counseling services will soon be covered. An estimated 30 percent of Medicare recipients are obese according to the CMS, and the prevalence is increasing. Patients … Continue reading
Guest blogger, Carol Dunlop is certified through FiTour as a Personal Trainer and through the American Red Cross as a CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor. She has competed and placed in several Fitness America and National Bodybuilding competitions. Carol … Continue reading
If you’re looking to eat healthier this holiday season, you may not need to look further than your spice rack. Not only can some of your favorite seasonal spices add a little holiday cheer to your favorite dishes, they can … Continue reading
By Deb Roby from Weight for Deb The holidays are fast upon us, but maybe -for you- this year is different. Either through a move, a divorce, or a death, someone isn’t going to be at your holidays. Maybe nobody … Continue reading
By Alison Lewis for Ingredients, Inc. It’s always rewarding to prepare and receive homemade food gifts during the holidays. Well, guess what? Not all of them have to be heavy, high-fat desserts, sugary candy, or gifts that you feel bad … Continue reading
The 3 Minute Egg is perfect for beginner or experienced yogis who like the added benefit of yoga blocks. While traditional yoga blocks are rectangular in shape, the egg shape of 3 Minute Egg is designed to work with the … Continue reading
Although snacking has been shown to be beneficial for many trying to lose weight, timing and snack quality play a large role in how beneficial snacks can be when weight loss is desired. A 12 month long study found that … Continue reading
Just in time for the holidays, renowned fitness expert Luka Hocevar is releasing his new book The Fit Formula. Luka Hocevar is a former professional basketball player and current owner of Hocevar Performance and Vigor Ground Functional Training Center in … Continue reading
Low-calorie diets have almost always shined bright in research studies, with favorable results for participants. When you start talking about extremely low-calorie diets, some new findings may surprise you. Most dietitians do not recommend severely restricted calorie intake. So when … Continue reading
The plight of childhood obesity is well-known. The cost to the young people afflicted and to society as a whole is immeasurable, which makes the idea of child nutrition-specific training for health professionals all the more poignant. The National Exercise … Continue reading
Hanging Christmas stockings never gets old. Even though you may be the one that packs them, it’s still an exciting and integral part of many families’ holiday traditions. Instead of packing them with candy, here is a list of pint … Continue reading