Most of us are aware that we’re in the midst of an obesity epidemic. And while we can’t open a newspaper or turn on a computer without a reminder, the problem is still continuing to grow. A recent article in the UK newspaper, The Guardian, predicts that two-thirds of children and 9 out of 10 […]
Is Corn Syrup Really Like Table Sugar?
I have been having some major problems digesting some gels and other products for hydrating so I decided to dig deep to see what was causing it. After diving into current animal studies and research, I for one am convinced that Corn Syrup or HFCS is an ingredient that does not need to be in […]
Shakeology Recipes
Check out some of these Shakeology recipes below. CLICK HERE to check a lot more! Carl Daikeler Special 1-1/2 scoops Chocolate Shakeology® powder 1 Tbsp. almond or peanut butter (or to taste). 1 banana 1 cup ice 8 oz. water Chocolate Mocha 1 scoop Chocolate Shakeology 1 cup cold coffee (cool the brewed coffee […]
4 Pre-Workout Snacks
Women who eat low-glycemic-index carbohydrates burn 55 percent more fat during exercise than those who eat high-GI foods. To blast fat faster, try one of these recipes. Cherry-Almond-Yogurt Parfait Mix 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt with 1 tsp honey. Top with 1/2 cup bran cereal or whole-grain flakes cereal (like Nature’s Path Heritage Flakes), 1/2 […]
Benefits of Avocados
I have always known that avocados are good for you but I didn’t really know the benefits. Do you know what avocados are? Believe it or not, it’s a fruit, and contains about 20 essential nutrients, like fiber, vitamin E, folic acid, and B-vitamins. Like Omega 3, it has quite a bit of healthy monounsaturated […]
4 Healthy Fats from Fruits
Fat . . . fruit. Fat . . . fruit. Let’s say that one more time: fat . . . fruit. Hardly rolls off the tongue, does it? Most fruits and vegetables have very little fat. But there are exceptions; some of the best sources of healthy fats are fruits. Working them into your diet […]
3 Latin Dishes Gone Light (But Still Done Right)!
One of the things I miss most about my homeland, Peru, is the food. I remember being at my grandparents’ beach house during the summer, sitting on front porch facing the ocean, eating fried plaintains with cheese with my grandpa while my grandma worked wonders with the freshly picked chilies from her garden for dinner. […]