How Much Protein Do We Actually Need?
Do we need protein? Nutrients in food are critical for building and repairing body tissues and for regulating digestion, energy production and muscle contraction. The human body needs fuel in the form of calories from [...]
Pre- and Post-workout Nutrition for High-Intensity Interval Training
Improve your performance with better eating habits High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has become hugely popular thanks to real results in shorter periods of time and extensive benefits. With busy schedules the norm, it’s no wonder [...]
You can – but will you?
If not now - when then? Have you ever met people who are telling you that tomorrow they will start getting fitter, or going to the gym, or eating healthier? Tomorrow they will ......but [...]
Weight vs. muscle mass: What’s more important for weight loss?
Weight vs. muscle mass How often do you weigh yourself? Does the number on the scale fluctuate so often that you find yourself getting disappointed with your progress? Your actual weight has a lot to [...]
Ten Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Heart
Susan Bowerman, MS, RD, CSSD, FAND, director of nutrition training and registered dietitian,offers ten tips to keep your heart healthy during Heart Health Month. The connection between diet and heart health has been around long [...]
Lack of Exercise Twice as Deadly as Obesity
It’s no secret that inactivity is bad for your health, but it may be worse than previously thought. According to a new study, it’s even more deadly than obesity—twice as deadly, in fact. Researchers at [...]