If you read the fitness magazines, typically there are at least two or three articles touting the benefits of consuming nuts as part of your regular regimen. As with most discussions, there are two sides and each has a valid point. On the one hand they offer far more nutritional value than things like cupcakes, cookies, chips, and pretzels. On the other side of the coin, if you eat too many nuts in a sitting you can rack up a ton of calories for your daily consumption. In this article Michael Moss discusses the pros and cons of utilizing nuts as a staple in your nutritional lifestyle. WEST … [Read more...] about Are Nuts a Weight-Loss Aid?
Whole Foods Won’t Sell Chobani Greek Yogurt as of Early Next Year
I know a very large amount of individuals use the Chobani brand of greek yogurt as part of their daily nutritional regimen. In the next year, the Whole Foods Company will not sell this brand any more. As Stephanie Strom discusses, there are a variety of reasons for this decision being made. Several years ago the Chobani brand was the only player in the marketplace, but like with most things that are successful there are now a more bountiful selection of greek yogurts to choose from. Together, Whole Foods and Chobani have become two of the biggest success stories in the food business in the … [Read more...] about Whole Foods Won’t Sell Chobani Greek Yogurt as of Early Next Year
Desk Exercise – The importance of staying active at work
If you are like many employees, you spend a good deal of your work day sitting at a desk or cubicle. In recent studies, sitting has been compared to the health risks of smoking. Researchers have linked that sitting for long periods of time can cause a variety of health concerns from increased blood pressure, excess body fat, and high cholesterol levels. Too much sitting also seems to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer. One recent study compared adults who spent less than two hours a day in front of the TV or other screen-based entertainment with those who … [Read more...] about Desk Exercise – The importance of staying active at work
How ‘Good Cholesterol’ Stops Inflammation
High cholesterol levels are seen as a cause of dangerous deposits in the bloodstream, which lead to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). As a consequence, thrombosis, strokes, and heart attacks can develop, which are among the leading causes of death in Western society. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is commonly referred to as the "bad cholesterol," because it promotes atherosclerosis. In contrast, the "good cholesterol," high-density lipoprotein (HDL), helps transport excess cholesterol out of the bloodstream and can counteract an inflammatory reaction in damaged vessel walls. "It … [Read more...] about How ‘Good Cholesterol’ Stops Inflammation
Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Diet Costs About $1.50 More Per Day
The healthiest diets cost about $1.50 more per day than the least healthy diets, according to new research from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The finding is based on the most comprehensive examination to date comparing prices of healthy foods and diet patterns vs. less healthy ones. The study will be published online December 5, 2013 in BMJ (British Medical Journal) Open. "People often say that healthier foods are more expensive, and that such costs strongly limit better diet habits," said lead author Mayuree Rao, a junior research fellow in the Department of Epidemiology at HSPH. … [Read more...] about Healthy Vs. Unhealthy Diet Costs About $1.50 More Per Day
Have a Seat and Start Working Out
As the year 2013 comes to a close, there have been many changes to the health insurance industry and everyone is scrambling to try to sort through the mess. No one truly knows what the next year will hold for health insurance for individuals of all backgrounds across America. The one thing people do have control over is their health and companies are now pursuing healthier employees because there are so many numerous upsides to having an employee who is healthy. This article by Shivani Vora discusses another option for employees by being able to utilize a stability ball for their desk … [Read more...] about Have a Seat and Start Working Out
How to survive the Holiday weight gain?
Tis the season of family gatherings, holiday parties, and usually quite a few additions to the belt buckle. At the end of the Thanksgiving holiday are you saying, "Thanks for giving me an extra 5lbs" ? Or maybe it's after Xmas that you that you take on the role of the jolly ole' fat guy or woman to be correct. This leads to the typical individual who will start with a New Year's resolution to lose the weight gained over the holidays. This resolution usually lasts a month or so and then they revert back to the same habits. Humans are creatures of habit and until you start doing some things that … [Read more...] about How to survive the Holiday weight gain?
MPower Self Defense program takes off
MPower Self Defense empowers individuals to “Defend Their Own” – whether it is for themselves, their families, or the defense of innocent bystanders. We educate through a combat mindset as well as a situational awareness. Through fun, instinctive-learning, students gain the knowledge to protect and arm themselves while gaining confidence. Each level of course also provides education on and the physical tools to aid our students in the ability to get out of a bad situation. The idea for the program came about from one of our very own, Shanon Gaul. As a child, Shanon had dealt with bullying in … [Read more...] about MPower Self Defense program takes off