Processed Foods – A country’s destruction In 1940, a group of islands in the South Pacific were considered some of the healthiest people in the world. Their obesity rates were non-existent, cancer and other diseases were rare. They led very happy, healthy and simple lives. They ate pork, fish, island vegetables and coconuts. Then World War II began. America began using several … [Read more...]
The Truth in Weight Loss, Part 2
As a nation, we are overweight, yet we are one of the most nutritionally educated countries in the world. Is it possible that we have learned the wrong things? Say it isn't so! For the past 30 years, the experts have suggested the following: exercise more, eat less, count calories, avoid fat, eat whole grains, eat fruits. America has done exactly what the ‘experts’ have told … [Read more...]
The Truth about Weight Loss, Part 1
Have you seen this commercial? “I lost 10lbs in 3 minutes on the new Ab Professor! You can too!” Professional marketers know how to play on your emotions. They have it down to a science. Ignore their ads, their promises, their dreams of hope. Most are wasting your time and money. America is obese because America is confused. Every day we hear experts and opinions on what … [Read more...]
Feel Great Through Fall and Flu Season
Fall is here! The weather is getting colder, the days are getting shorter, and your schedule is getting busier. In addition to the kid's school events, sport events, and the upcoming holidays it is also the beginning of the Flu Season. Here are 5 tips to stay healthy and prevent a decrease in energy and mood in the upcoming months. 1. Get Exercise and Sunlight Now that … [Read more...]
Sesame Ginger Chicken Wrap
Personal Trainer Food Ingredients: Sesame Ginger Chicken Oriental Stir Fry Additional Ingredients: 1 or 2 leaves romaine lettuce Pre-chopped Asian coleslaw 1-2 Tablespoons sesame ginger salad dressing Instructions: Microwave the Sesame Ginger Chicken and Oriental Stir Fry together for 3 minutes. While the food is heating up, lay a leaf or two of the lettuce on a plate … [Read more...]