Sleep Deprivation Causes Disease
Sleep deprivation is linked to the development of disease, including heart disease. If you have trouble sleeping, you're not alone. New research finds more Americans have trouble falling
New Nutrition Labels 2020
New nutrition labels are required in 2020. Resolving to eat healthier may be a lot easier this new year, thanks to the revamped Nutrition Facts Label. Mandated by
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail
New Year's resolutions usually revolve around diet and nutrition. And most fail. There are common mistakes that can be avoided so that you can succeed this year. There's
Healthy Eating Guide to Food Prep
A healthy eating guide is incomplete without a discussion of methods of preparation. How Cooking Affects the Nutrient Content of Foods Eating nutritious foods can improve your health
Diet Programs Succeed with Convenience
Diet programs only succeed if they are sustainable. That means that diet programs must be convenient. We are all over-scheduled and don’t need to make eating healthy or
Healthy Eating and Socializing
Healthy eating and socializing usually don’t go hand-in-hand. Social dining typically entails restaurant dining with its excessive amounts of butter and oil and humongous portions. There is also
The Flexitarian Diet is Healthy
The flexitarian diet? Never heard of it? It might just be the biggest diet of 2020. And, it’s actually a lifestyle, not a traditional “diet.” Ladders, a job
Lifestyle Changes Work
Lifestyle changes are the only way to lose the weight, lead a normal life, and keep the weight from coming back on. Fitness coach Jess Dukes lost 75
Weight Loss Meal Plan Indulgences
A weight loss meal plan needs to include some indulgences. If you want to lose weight one of the keys is to find some ways to continue to
Vegetarian Diets Can be Healthy
Vegetarian diets can be very healthy. They can also be unhealthy. When clients tell me they are following a vegetarian diet, I want to know what they are
Is a Standing Desk the Answer?
Is a standing desk the answer? We’ve all heard that “sitting is the new smoking.” It turns out that standing may not be the solution either. Extended Sitting
Effective Diets Don’t Ban Sugar
Effective diets don’t ban sugar all together because doing so unreasonable and not necessary. It is a lofty goal, but I don’t know anyone who can do so
Are Imitation Meats Healthy?
imitation meats should be an occasional choice. In some ways they are less healthy than traditional burgers.
Turmeric for Health
Turmeric for health! I’m sure you’ve heard to buzz about this fragrant colorful spice. Capsules, teas, powders, and extracts are just some of the ways turmeric is being
Fitness Trends: The Latest
Fitness trends come and go but there is a new one that is starting to gain real traction. That trend is the connected in-home workout that allows you