Many people don't realize that the food they eat not only "fuels" their body for energy, but actually "makes" and "remakes" their body as cells and cellular material are replaced every day. This is a key reason we must eat high quality food, since we will actually "become what we eat" over ... Views: 1622
With thousands of nutritional supplements on the market today, how do you choose the best ones for you? With each new "got to have it" product that comes out, how do we sort through the maze of facts vs. fiction?
Every day I receive emails or phone calls asking me what I think about a new ... Views: 2148
There are 3 main ways to deal with stress: (1) eliminate, decrease, or spread out the stressors (causes of stress) in your life (2) change your attitudes and perceptions of stressful events or situations in your life (3) use healthy coping mechanisms to deal with the inevitable stress in your ... Views: 1276
A short time ago, I received a promotional booklet in the mail from a very well-known and "credible" company (they have an extensive scientific advisory board) that publishes a monthly magazine on health and prevention, as well as many books on various health topics.
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Peak physical performance is the goal of every athlete. Proper training is of vital importance to achieve this goal. But keep in mind that while exercise moves the body, food not only fuels the body but actually makes the body.
We've all heard the analogy about needing to eat good food for ... Views: 2858
Hundreds of studies done over the last few decades have shown the benefits of eating whole fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Scientists have studied these foods to determine what is in them that provides these positive results in lower cancer rates, less heart ... Views: 1516