Let’s just cut straight to the heart of the matter – you do need carbohydrates to help your brain function and to give you energy, but you do not need to get them from the simple sugars in such things a starchy white bread, candy, or a double serving of pasta. Not only do these foods make your body release insulin, which stimulates your appetite,... [Read the full article]

  People may forget, but proper nutrition is just as valuable to your home fitness program as the workout itself. In order to maximize your results, you must take the time to make sure you are eating the right things. Many people may wonder: what are the proper foods to eat before and after their workout? The key to a proper nutrition fitness program... [Read the full article]

  You have probably heard many times in your life how fattening Avocados can be. You have probably been told to stay away from them if you plan to lose any weight. Unfortunately, this is a myth that has been spread for many years. For your home fitness program, Avocadoes can be highly helpful and nutritious.  The fattening myth of Avocadoes... [Read the full article]

  If you are beginning a home fitness routine with the goal of losing weight and becoming healthier, then you have most likely already begun an exercise routine and a healthy diet. There may be one thing you are missing, however. You may not be considering what you are drinking.   We all know how important drinking water can be for good overall... [Read the full article]

  If you have been involved in nutrition or sports for any length of time (or even glanced at a dietary guide in the doctor’s office), you know the importance of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.  You also likely think that the best source of these elements is meat and fish.  However, in that assumption you would be wrong. ... [Read the full article]

  It’s no secret that ancient peoples had healthier diets than we enjoy today.  While modern medicine is able to give us longer lifespans, that doesn’t necessarily equate to a healthier life.  Our fast-paced modern life simply leaves little room for healthful eating – convenience foods can quickly become the rule in a hectic... [Read the full article]

  Eating a healthy breakfast has long been touted as one of the best ways to help improve your health, lose weight and help avoid many life-threatening diseases. In many ways, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  However, many people are unaware of what constitutes a "good" breakfast.  What can you eat to help you... [Read the full article]