Archive for May, 2014

Does Not Apply To All

Protein is one of three macronutrients that are necessary to maintain our health. There are many different types of proteins. Many people have tried a non-protein diet and have failed. Many have tried a diet that contains only protein and have failed. Too much or too little protein never turns out good. There is one particular protein that I am
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Leg Toning With Bad Knees

This seems to be a very common issue among the fitness world. For people who have been active for most of their lives, it’s not rare that they may suffer from bad knees. This is a side effect from over-use of the joints in the knees. Due to constant pain in the knees, many people begin to believe that they
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Consumed In Health

You always hear if you exercise and eat healthy you are on the road to longevity. Eating healthy has always been half of the equation. If you don’t eat healthy or have a “clean diet” there’s a good chance that ideal weight will be very tough to achieve. People don’t always eat healthy to lose weight or to get that
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Going, Going…GONE

Powerade, mountain dew, orange soda, what do they all have in common? Well besides the fact that they are all made by coco-cola, they all have a particular chemical in common. This chemical is mostly found in soft drinks and drinks that have a citrus or fruity additive. The chemical I am referring to is Brominated vegetable oil (BVO). BVO
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Eating For Two

Everyone knows that a woman will gain weight during her pregnancy. This weight gain is important for the health of the baby. Weight gain during pregnancy is more important for someone who is underweight before pregnancy and less important for someone who is overweight before pregnancy. Did you know that it’s not uncommon for a woman to put on over
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Walk It Out!

Walking is something we all do every day, as long we get out of our bed. It’s something that comes so naturally that we forget we are even expending energy. It is well known that just walking alone promotes better cardiovascular health. Adding consistent walking in your schedule has shown to add years to an individual’s life. Walking is a
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