The Paleo diet has become one of the new schools of thought when it comes to nutrition. The thought process is that if we eat like our ancestors did 10,000 plus years ago, that we will be healthier, lose weight and prevent disease. The basics to this program are pretty simple, "If cavemen didn't eat it then you shouldn't either" says Academy Spokesperson, Jim White, RD, ACSM/HFS. This by definition would be things that were hunted and gathered such as meat, fish, shellfish, poultry, eggs, veggies, fruits, berries and roots. On the list of do not eat is legumes, grains, dairy, salt, and sugar. … [Read more...] about Paleo Diet: New Industry Idea or Should it be left in the Stoneage?

As the fall weather starts to cool down our summer many people are now looking for more outdoor activities to do outside, like running. The age old adage is should I or shouldn't I run? There are arguments for both sides, such as you should run because it helps your cardiovascular conditioning and is very effective at burning calories. The downside is the harsh impact on your joints may have you ailing from more aches and pains. This article written by Dorene Internicola helps sort through the Do's and Don'ts of running. Are modern men and women born to run, or must our 21st century bodies be … [Read more...] about Running: Should you or Shouldn’t you?

As our nation's obesity numbers continue to rise among adults, they are not the only ones suffering. Our children are suffering from astronomical obesity numbers as well as a substantial increase in juvenile diabetes. The school system has decided to reduce the amount of physical activity by decreasing the amount of gym classes available in a week due to time constraints. The problem is that our IQ scores are not increasing and actually since the decline of physical activity their is a direct correlation in how IQ and test scores have dropped. There are a number of studies that show how … [Read more...] about Obesity: Our Children’s problem