The buzz on fiber

There’s a lot of talk about how beneficial fiber is to your health, but what is fiber and why is it so important?
Fiber is a carbohydrate that is not absorbed into the body. It flushes toxins which build up in your colon and contribute to a number of diseases. It’s like a scrub brush that [...]

Does Diet Soda Make You Fat, or is it Really Good for Weight Loss?

by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
We all know by now that soda (aka “pop” in some areas) is one of the most evil things you can put in your body… the nasty chemicals, the gut-fattening high fructose corn syrup, and a myriad of health problems caused by this carbonated cocktail worshipped by [...]

Drop the Pounds by Modifying Southern Recipes For Healthy Weight Loss!

By Yolanda Keating
Ah, those good old southern recipes! It might seem that healthy weight loss while on a southern-cooking diet is impossible, but it’s not. By modifying southern recipes for healthy weight loss, you can watch the pounds drop while you continue to eat the good food you love the most!
The key to modifying southern [...]

Low Fat Diets Don’t Work!

By Candice Lee
My mother in law is absolutely paranoid when it comes to fat and cholesterol. If you mention the word eggs or butter around her, she absolutely freaks out! Seriously, she is so brainwashed by the media that she won’t listen to a word you say. She thinks that if she just doesn’t eat [...]

100 Painless Ways to Cut 100 or More Calories

“Losing weight can be as simple as cutting out a meatball here and an egg roll there.” ~~Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
REACHING YOUR FAT-LOSS GOALS may be easier than you think. To lose a pound of fat a month, all you need to do is cut 100 calories a day from your diet, assuming the intake [...]

The Top 3 Fat Burning Foods – Surprising Hidden Gems

In all of my years as a professional Nutrition Specialist, I’ve noticed that most people are shocked to hear some of my picks for the top fat burning foods that are best for weight loss and good health.
I won’t bore you with all of the typical “healthy foods” that you hear about all of the [...]

Calculate Body Fat – Which is Your Best Option?

When you calculate body fat, you are doing something good for yourself and your future! Obesity statistics claim that the majority of the world’s population is overweight, and that is especially true in the United States. When you calculate your body fat, you are getting a realistic idea of how much weight you need to [...]