Nutrition Tips
7 Foods That Make You Smarter
By Suzy Buglewicz
If the rapidly approaching school year has you scrambling for tips on how to move your kids to the head of the class, or if you’re looking for ways to increase your own productivity, start by examining your diet. Studies have shown that certain foods act like fuel for our brains by increasing concentration and memory function and have even been shown to slow down the mind’s natural aging process. The next time you really need to stay alert or pay attention, try to eat more of these seven foods that have been shown to increase brain function and the ability to focus. Combine this practice with other good habits, like working out to your favorite Beachbody® DVD (mine’s Chalene Johnson’s Turbo Jam®), and you’ll soon find yourself at the head of the class—at any age……Read What the 7 are HERE
7 Days: & 7Dinners
If you’re trying to get in shape, dinner can be a really dicey time. It’s when a lot of us gather with family or friends, and it can entail a big home-cooked meal, a large pizza, or a bucket of chicken. No one’s going to appreciate being served a scoop of cottage cheese and a mixed-greens salad when they were expecting lasagna or kung pao chicken. Here are some healthy ideas that’ll keep you on track nutritionally but won’t get you in the doghouse with your dining companions. Read More.
7 Days: 7 Breakfasts
By Joe Wilkes
It’s hard to work good nutrition into our days. We’re working longer and longer hours and still trying to fit in 30 to 60 minutes of exercise, not to mention all the studies coming out that say we’re not getting nearly enough sleep. The hours run out. The snooze button gets pushed. Breakfast often turns into eating last night’s leftover takeout during the morning commute. Or worse, it turns into no breakfast at all. Read More
BEACHBODY RESCUE MISSION: THAI FOOD
By Stephanie Saunders
Thai cuisine dates back 4,000 years, when the region that is now Thailand was part of the major North/South trade route. As a result, this vegetarian-friendly fare has been influenced by China, India, and the Middle East. The United States saw its first immigrants from Thailand in the 1800s, but our true introduction to the cuisine came after the Vietnam War, thanks to soldiers stationed there during the conflict. With its unique tastes and vegetable combinations, a good Thai meal strives to balance five flavors: salty, sweet, spicy, bitter, and sour. READ MORE
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Still not Sexy, HFCS
High-Fructose Corn Syrup Truth, Get the Facts, HFCS The Corn Refiiners Association decided to Show high-fructose corn syrup was as safe as sugar. Find out the effect on diet, obesity, health and fitness of your body. Watch Video
Climbing Mitchi’s Ladder: Artichokes
By Denis Faye
Considering how ubiquitous and fun to eat artichokes are, the amount of people who’ve never tried them is surprising. There are several varieties, the most common being the globe artichoke. The round, prickly thing with the thick leaves that you peel off and eat is actually the bud of an artichoke flower. And in addition….Read More
A Low-Calorie Snack Survival Guide
Dieting can be a struggle for even the most disciplined. Going against your cravings, turning down tasty desserts, and making wise restaurant choices is difficult for even those of us who give advice about it. And although recent studies show that caloric restriction has wide-ranging health benefits and may offer protection against age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease*, feeling hunger pains can make it a Herculean task. Anyone that was sent to bed as a child without dinner can attest to how uncomfortable falling asleep can be when your stomach is empty. Thanks a lot, Mom. Read More.
10 Healthy Snacks for Couch Time
By Joe Wilkes
Fall is upon us, which means that the new TV season has begun, baseball is heading into the postseason, and football is starting up. The weather’s getting cooler, and the couch will soon call for you to lie down in it with a warm blanket. Now keep in mind, we’re not encouraging any couch potato behavior. We’d prefer that you pop in a 10-Minute Trainer® video and use the couch as a towel rack. But we’re all human, and it’s almost impossible to resist the siren song of a playoff game or the return of Dancing with the Stars or Grey’s Anatomy. Just because you’re taking a couple of hours off to flatten your gluteal muscles and sofa cushions doesn’t mean you have to stuff yourself with chips and cookies or other bagged diet killers. Here are 10 tasty and healthy snacks that are great for TV downtime. Read More…
TIPS TO HELP CUT CALORIES WITHOUT GIVING UP YOUR FAVORITES: 19 TIPS
by Chalene Johnson (Turbo Jam, Chalean Extreme)
- Eating out? Halve your portion and bag the rest. A typical restaurant entree can have 1,000 to 2,000 calories, not even counting the bread, appetizer, drinks and dessert. Cutting your meal in half is the easiest way to cut calories.
- When dining out, become the “picky person” by asking your meal to be prepared with no butter, sauce on the side, hold the crunchy stuff, green veggies instead of potato, etc.
- Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate.
- See what you eat. Plate your food instead of eating out of the jar, bag, or box. See the rest of the tips..
8 FANTASTIC FIBROUS FOOD
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A NEW WAY TO SPOT HEALTHY FOODS FAST
A New Way to Spot Healthy Foods Fast
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Great blog!