Why Is Spinach Good For You?
Popeye had it right when it came to spinach – spinach is a superfood that helps your body perform at its best. A diet rich in vegetables, like spinach, gives your body what it needs to stay healthy. Nutritionists recommend…
Can Eating Breakfast Cereals and Oatmeal Help You to Conceive a Boy Or a Girl Baby?
Yesterday, I received an email from someone who told me that she had heard that eating oatmeal and other cereals would make a difference as to whether she had a boy or a girl baby, but she did not know…
Going Dairy Free
Thinking of going dairy free? Maybe you’re lactose intolerant, milk allergic, or vegan. Perhaps you have strong ethical beliefs that guide your dietary choices. Whatever the reason, there’s never been an easier time to live sans dairy! Manufactures have taken…
Boost Your Performance By Going Green
Numerous nutrition related articles talk about preferring a diet rich in green leafy vegetables. Ironically, the ancient Greeks and Romans were aware of their nutritious power; they grew kale and collards and the Romans took them with them on their…
The Clean Plate Club And Nutrition In America
Lately I’ve seen a whole lot of information on nutrition, the benefits of nutrition and how we can do small things to improve our health. But many times these are just sound bites at the end of the news, or…
6 Negative Effects Of Eating Fast Food
1. Fast food has a very high energy density. About 65 percent higher than a typical diet and twice as high as recommended healthy diets which makes us eat more than we otherwise would. Energy density refers to the amount…
How to Improve Your Eyesight With Kale and Eye Exercises
Exercise is essential in keeping the body in good shape. However, without the right nutrition the results from your fitness program will be minimal. The same applies to the visual system. Eye exercises strengthen the eye muscles that increase the…
Low-Carb and Keto Diet Fast Food Menu Choices: How to Eat Successfully at Restaurants
For those who eat low-carb or keto diets, there is almost always something you can eat in every fast food place or restaurant. Plan ahead. Before entering a restaurant, check out their menu and nutrition information online at home or…
Endurance Cycling – Recovery Techniques For Training and Racing
Part of the puzzle that is endurance cycling is how to improve recovery. Whether during a multi-day event or during your training week, how well you recover will dictate how well you do. Learn to maximize your recovery as see…
Sports Nutrition & Health – 5 Foods All Athletes Should Eat
There are several foods all athletes should eat in the days before an event to ensure peak performance. They include:1. Whole grains-whole grain food such as cereal, bagels, pasta, and bread give good,long-lasting energy to the whole body. As the…