Diets in Review
I love summer, but one of the things about this sweltering time of year that I really have a hard time with is feeling bloated and heavier when the humidity starts to peak around 80% and upward. My rings don’t … Continue reading
Last spring I did a piece on the efforts by New York City officials to make restaurant nutrition information more transparent. More specifically, they wanted all nutritional information printed for consumers to see and evaluate their choices. There are many … Continue reading
You’re finally in that nutrition state-of-mind. You’ve decided you want to eat organic food. You’ve made the decision to eat only organic or free range meat, or wild-caught fish. You’re also tired of feeling like your at-home menu is in … Continue reading
Today is our final guest post with Dr. Wayne Andersen, author of the soon-to-release Habits of Health and medical director for Medifast. He continues to write about obtaining optimal health at his blog. Look for the DietsInReview.com interview with Dr. … Continue reading
Staying hydrated is so important, especially during the summer. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink before you’re thirsty; if you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. Water is the best source and hopefully should be your primary source to … Continue reading
Is Obama pandering to the fitness vote? Is there even a fitness lobby to pander to? All kidding aside, Presidential health is one of the underdog issues in the campaign. A few days ago The New York Times did a … Continue reading
Much research has been conducted to look at the type of diet an individual follows and their associated weight loss. Many people declare that following a low-carb Atkins type diet is the way to lose weight, while others swear it’s … Continue reading
Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is consists of ancient theories and techniques, observations, and principles about the connection between the mind and body. Yoga consists of controlled breathing and prolonged holding of body positioning. It focuses … Continue reading
We all have (or should have) our own sacred moments or times of the day. Mine is my morning yoga practice which even though I do every day, is often less than peaceful. Just yesterday, my daughter who is not … Continue reading
Keeping a food diary is a frequently used way to take a very realistic look at what we eat and how much we eat throughout the course of the day. Not only does it make you accountable for every morsel … Continue reading
Combination Exercises consist of two different lifts at the same time. This type of exercise gets the heart rate up and sheds the inches quickly. I use this style of lifting with my clients at least once a week. I … Continue reading