Posted by Lana on Jun 15, 2010 in Featured, Food, Healthy Eating | 4 comments
Do you ever feel like you can’t make it to the next meal without slipping up and eating something you know you shouldn’t because you can’t seem to feel satisfied? 
Do you feel like you make bad choices for snacks because, well….you just don’t know what you should be eating? In our rushed lifestyles, we tend to eat the same things day in and day out, much of the time forgoing foods that are packed with nutrients to keep our blood sugar level and feeling our best. I am not a nutritionist (although I was a couple of classes short of a minor in it), but as an Exercise Physiologist, I feel confident in recommending these healthy foods to anyone who’s looking to ramp up their intake of fiber, antioxidants, heart healthy Omega 3 fats, and too many vitamins and minerals to count. In no particular order:
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Posted by Lana on May 5, 2010 in Exercise, Featured, Healthy Eating | 0 comments
Oh, the battle of the bulge. When one thinks of that term, it’s not bulging calves that come to mind. Belly fat is, and always will be the main concern for people who need or want to lose weight. Why does the body store fat so readily in that area? My last post gave the reasons. Now what? Let’s examine the possibilities in achieving not only a smaller waistline, but an overall reduction in body fat.
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Posted by Lana on Feb 11, 2010 in Featured, Healthy Eating, Organic | 2 comments
Thinking of going organic? Don’t know which foods are organic must haves and which ones can be regular ol’ mass produced, antibiotic ridden, pesticide covered ones? Times are tough, and organic food – heck all food is expensive; that is unless your cart normally consists of ramen noodles, white bread, cheetos and Dr. Thunder…I shudder to think! Organic foods can be astronomical when you’re on a budget. I don’t mean to scare you – but there are some foods that are best consumed organic. The best, and least expensive way to start is to seek out a local Farmer’s Market. A study in 2002 found that about 40% of those farmers don’t charge a premium. For listings of local farmer’s markets and other sources, go to www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets and www.localharvest.org .
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Do you feel like you make bad choices for snacks because, well….you just don’t know what you should be eating? In our rushed lifestyles, we tend to eat the same things day in and day out, much of the time forgoing foods that are packed with nutrients to keep our blood sugar level and feeling our best. I am not a nutritionist (although I was a couple of classes short of a minor in it), but as an Exercise Physiologist, I feel confident in recommending these healthy foods to anyone who’s looking to ramp up their intake of fiber, antioxidants, heart healthy Omega 3 fats, and too many vitamins and minerals to count. In no particular order:
Oh, the battle of the bulge. When one thinks of that term, it’s not bulging calves that come to mind. Belly fat is, and always will be the main concern for people who need or want to lose weight. Why does the body store fat so readily in that area? My last post gave the reasons. Now what? Let’s examine the possibilities in achieving not only a smaller waistline, but an overall reduction in body fat.
Thinking of going organic? Don’t know which foods are organic must haves and which ones can be regular ol’ mass produced, antibiotic ridden, pesticide covered ones? Times are tough, and organic food – heck all food is expensive; that is unless your cart normally consists of ramen noodles, white bread, cheetos and Dr. Thunder…I shudder to think! Organic foods can be astronomical when you’re on a budget. I don’t mean to scare you – but there are some foods that are best consumed organic. The best, and least expensive way to start is to seek out a local Farmer’s Market. A study in 2002 found that about 40% of those farmers don’t charge a premium. For listings of local farmer’s markets and other sources, go to www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets and www.localharvest.org .
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