Guy’s Guide To Slim Trim Grilling

June 1, 2012 by
Barbecue

The summer months mean it’s time for the guys to put on their aprons and dust off the grill. It seems all men are in their element with charcoal and spatula. Summer is also a time we want to slim down as we replace the sweaters and coats with shorts and bathing suits. So guys how can you get those flat abs back and still enjoy the back yard BBQ? It’s easy! Choose lean proteins. Not only do high fat meats add unwanted calories they also can have a negative effect on heart health. Instead of choosing high fat meats like ribs, sausage and prime rib choose leaner cuts. Try salmon, shrimp … [Read more...]

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Food for thought….Eat smart!

May 1, 2012 by
food mental health

Numerous clinical research studies have been published implicating the potential impact diet has on your metal health and function. Your brain is as vital as your heart, in constant need of energy and oxygen. Under normal conditions, it depends mostly on glucose (end product of carbohydrate metabolism) for energy and it uses 20% of your energy intake at rest. (1) Its a highly metabolic organ. But to keep your brain healthy, just like you do your heart, you also need to feed it foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants for brain development and proper function. Docosahexaenoic acid … [Read more...]

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Soda consumption is putting your health at risk

March 4, 2012 by
soda

Love this quote: "Change before you have to. Jack Welch" As part of the IFIT FOR LIFE's action steps for a healthier lifestyle; we’re going to outline facts about drinking sodas. Sodas are artificial colored, artificially sweetened, and full of empty sweet calories made from high fructose corn syrup. There are numerous studies that indicate the negative health impact of sodas.  The Childhood Obesity Research Center at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine did a study demonstrating findings of higher than normal levels of fructose in numerous brand name sodas. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Nutrition, Nutrition, Physical Health

Effects of nutrition on mental health

March 1, 2012 by
brain health

Did you watch the movie “SUPER SIZE ME”? Granted, what Morgan Spurlock did to himself might have been a little extreme. On the other hand, it emphasizes how detrimental a diet deficient in micronutrients is not only for our physical but mental health. For those of you who have not seen it yet, the protagonist ate fast food exclusively for 30 days. By merely the end of a month he displayed signs of depression apart from more obvious physical health issues. Health Psychology is a burgeoning field in modern clinical psychology. It stresses the importance of a healthy lifestyle, particularly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mental Wellness, Nutrition