Add One More Thing – Make Your Healthy Meals Even Better For You

You may be taking care of yourself already and eating healthy, but what if you could make your daily diet even more nutritious for your body? In an article by runnersworld.com, sports dietitian Molly Kimball, R.D. says,”By making some easy additions to foods you already eat every day, you can provide your body with a [...]

Go Nuts, Literally

Many people avoid nuts, thinking they are too fattening. However, research suggests that nuts can help with weight control. Although nuts are high in calories studies show that, in general, people who eat nuts regularly tend to weigh the same or less than those who do not. For instance, a Spanish study of nearly 9,000 [...]

Use This Not That! Cut Fat- Not Taste- When Baking

Summer is right around the corner and we all want to look our best. You can’t restrict yourself from all the good stuff, so why not make desserts work with your healthy lifestyle. These simple substitutions will cut down fat and calories while keeping your baked goods tasting just as delicious- Cookies & Crusts: Use: [...]

CoQ-10, Beat Those Migraines and Headaches

A study in the journal of Headache found that coenzyme 10 can help prevent the risk of migraines.  One possible cause of migraines is a lack of this compound in the body.  The study found that when patients with lower levels of CoQ-10 started taking a CoQ-10 supplement, their headaches were less frequent and less [...]

Cinnamon, The Energy Booster

Did you know that cinnamon can boost your energy? Well it can, so sprinkle some of this delicious spice onto your morning oatmeal for a little extra power punch. According to a new study from the University of Birmingham in England, 1-4 g of cinnamon daily may help regulate blood sugar levels, which can keep [...]

Philly Marathon & Half Marathon – Nov 22nd

The best way to test your fitness is to run 26.2 miles to the finish line in a marathon.  Did you sign up for the Philly Marathon?  If you didn’t, its too late (unfortunately happened to me), the full and half marathon are sold out.  But for those of you who are registered, or those [...]

Don’t skip out on your leg workouts

Working out the muscles belong your waist can actually help slim down your waist.  Your gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in your body so the phrase ‘work your butt off’ doesn’t come without truth. In a new Syracuse University Study, people burned more calories the day after they did lower-body resistance training than the [...]