During the hectic holiday season, most people attend tons of festive events—and nearly all of them center around fattening food. Along with Mom’s family favorites that everyone is sure to enjoy, it’s not uncommon to eat handfuls of candies, cookies or cake. Although you might only eat these irresistible Read more…
Healthy snacks can provide energy and nutrients to refuel your body and brain between meals. Snacks can also help you meet your daily nutrient requirements and prevent you from overeating at your next meal. Although most people grab a granola bar, pretzels or something out of a vending machine, Read more…
As discussed in “4 Tips For a Better Breakfast,” one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your health and lose weight is to eat a high-protein, nutrient-dense, whole food breakfast. Together, the foods listed below can form a perfect plate to satisfy your hunger, while packing big health benefits. Protein helps Read more…
According to the USDA, about 17% of a typical American’s diet consists of refined sugars. Americans eat nearly half a pound of sugar per day and about 150 pounds annually. Excess refined sugar consumption from processed products such as soda, fruit juice, baked goods, candies, and desserts, result in high Read more…
Vitamin D: (Solar) Power Performance Vitamin D is one of the most powerful, yet underrated nutrients in the world. With many health experts following outdated studies and misinformation, it’s no wonder that over 80% of Americans suffer from D deficiency. Although we refer to the big D as a vitamin, Read more…
The foods we consume on a daily basis are extremely important in helping us achieve optimal health. The nutrition recommendations below for choosing better carbohydrates can help to balance hormones, support weight/fat loss, increase energy, reduce cholesterol, decrease blood sugar levels, minimize inflammation and lower blood pressure. Carbs are mostly found in plant-based Read more…
Whether you’re trying to beat your pals or competing for a tournament title, hydration is crucial to your success on the course. Golfers playing in a warm climate or those who sweat extensively during their round are at a high risk of dehydration. Symptoms of dehydration include: hunger/thirst, constipation, dry Read more…
PROBLEM: CONVENTIONAL SODA Although water is the optimal beverage of choice as it provides excellent hydration (without adding calories, sugar and artificial ingredients), it’s nice to have different options to quench your thirst. Many people reach for something sweet, such as a Coke, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, etc. The problem with these Read more…
