Nutrition & Weight Loss

Figuring out what to serve for dinner – and how much – just got a lot easier thanks to federal government officials and First Lady Michelle Obama. They unveiled this week the government’s new food icon, MyPlate, to help Americans make healthier food choices. It comes at a critical time. About two-thirds of the adult […]READ MORE

When it comes to getting fit and healthy most people find it easier to get moving than to change their eating habits. Making the switch to a diet rich in healthy fresh vegetables and salads can feel like a big undertaking when you’re accustomed to a steak entree. If you’re just starting our here are […]READ MORE

I absolutely love teaching Zumba. The Latin-inspired dance workout is not for everybody. But for me, it’s been the easiest way to lose weight because I never get bored of working out. A significant part of it is the music. I like to turn up the volume and use different tempos to vary the pace of […]READ MORE

To get your recommended amount of calcium make sure to drink two to three 8 ounce glasses of milk per day; include yogurt, puddings, and use vitamin D-fortified margarine instead of butter. Men and women over the age of 50 need at least 1,200 mg per day. Best to get through foods and if needed […]READ MORE

If you want to lose weight, you have to take control of what you eat. And to eat fewer calories – and be healthy – you have to eat vegetables. I’m lucky, I guess. I love vegetables. I love a fresh salad of dark, leafy greens. If I can fill my plate up with grilled […]READ MORE

Can you imagine losing nearly half your body weight in five months? That’s what Olivia from The Biggest Loser show accomplished last night to win the grand prize of $250,000. She started out weighing 261 pounds. The 35-year-old opera singer was fed up with always playing a certain role because of her weight and appearance. […]READ MORE

Omega-3’s are polyunsaturated fatty acids obtained from a variety of foods, such as cold-water oily fish, flaxseed, walnuts, and canola oil. Because they cannot be synthesized by the body they must be obtained from dietary sources and fall into the category of essential fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can decrease risk of heart disease and […]READ MORE

In a cruel twist of fate, the month of May manages to be both National Burger Month and National Salad Month. While some people may view this as a meal showdown (fast food vs. healthy food, high caloric vs. low caloric, unhealthy vs. healthy), we’re here to remind you that you can celebrate both without […]READ MORE

It’s hard to believe the remaining contestants on The Biggest Loser are the same people who started the show 20 weeks before. Losing 150 pounds is like losing the weight of an entire person. It’s a testament to how diet and exercise can work if you do it consistently and with the help of personal […]READ MORE

I love learning simple ways to improve weight loss. For me, it’s been trusting the advice of a personal trainer and lifting weights consistently. Sure enough, I dropped those last few unwelcome pounds and a dress size. Now it looks like another easy lifestyle change is in order. Going to bed earlier. It doesn’t take […]READ MORE