By Larry M Salazar Juicing basics Juicing basics begin with an understanding of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are those elements found in plant pigments that give fruits and vegetables their colors. Usually they are found on the skins of most fruits and vegetables. They are very powerful, potent antioxidants that stop free radicals and attack diseases of [...]
15 Fat Burning Foods and Beverages – Sweet!!!
January 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Just joined Twitter. Not a luddite by any stretch, but I am a bit (or a lot) slow when it comes to these kinds of stuff. One of the reasons I never really write about using social media is that I don’t really use it. Plus, so many like Kevin Donlin are far more up to [...]
About Misconceptions With Food…
January 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Q & A with Isabel De Los Rios, Author of the Diet Solution Program Q: You clearly state that soy is NOT a health food. Does this go for everyone including those people who want to gain muscle? A: This goes for absolutely everyone, but especially for those who want to build muscle. I would [...]
Curcumin: The Next Big Superfood
January 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Mike Roussell, PhD Hardcore Science Meets Herbal Medicine Coach Alwyn Cosgrove has been harping in my ear about it for four years. Dr. Jonny Bowden lists it as one of the healthiest foods on earth. It’s been an essential part of Asian medicine for centuries. Finally, science is catching up on the news: [...]
Weight Loss Superstars
October 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
Eat up to slim down. Not only are the Your SELF Challenge meals tasty and satisfying, they include a slew of foods that research has shown may help you shed pounds. Stock your kitchen with these eats for easy diet success. Almonds These filling, snackable bites can help keep your blood sugar steady. A study [...]
20 Superfoods for Weight Loss
October 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s time for a new slim-down mantra: Eat more to weigh less. No joke! The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. We consulted top experts for the best picks and asked leading chefs for easy, tasty ways to prepare them. Add these eats to your plate today [...]
Is It Okay to Eat That Fish
October 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We all know that fish is an excellent source of protein and omega-3′s. I think bodybuilders had more to do with keeping “canned tuna fish” in business than any other single demographic source. But seafood is a lot more than just canned tuna fish. Still, with all that we (as a global society) dump into [...]
5 Tips for Healthy, Hassle-Free Food
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Easy Ways to Eat Smart By Marie Horrigan A habit is the act of doing an action, over and over, usually without thought. We asked several nutrition experts about their best (and easiest) lessons for getting in the habit of cooking healthy and eating right. As Jennifer Iserloh, chef and author of “Secrets of a [...]
How to Buy the Healthiest Eggs
August 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hyo’s note: We buy organic, cage-free, and omega-3 enriched eggs from Costco. It’s a little more expensive, but getting it at Costco makes it more affordable. The eggs seem to taste better for us, or perhaps that’s just us deluding overselves. Still, I read this article and found it enormously informative and wanted to share [...]
Egg Recall 2010 Due to Salmonella!
August 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One of the nation’s largest egg producers is recalling 380 million eggs after being linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said eggs from Wright County Egg in Galt, Iowa, were linked to several illnesses in Colorado, California and Minnesota. The CDC said about 200 cases of the [...]
Tuna And Mercury – Are You Being Poisoned The “Healthy” Fish You Are Eating?
August 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Q & A with Guest Blogger, Tom Venuto – The Fat Loss Guru QUESTION: Hi Tom: I love albacore tuna or salmon. Do you have any concern about the levels of mercury now being found in tuna and in larger fish? I still eat them. I’d have to quit eating to avoid all the things [...]
Water – How much should you drink?
June 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
As much as people look for the magic, new pill to help them lose weight or get it under control, that many people also miss the one, best micronutrient right in front of them. It is basically free (or not – it is up to you), taste great and has zero calories. Yes, that would [...]
Whole Eggs: Dietary Evil or the New Superfood
June 22, 2010 By 6 Comments
By Tom Venuto QUESTION: Tom, I’m really confused about eggs. I’m not even sure if you’re going to be able to answer this or not, but to me and I’m sure others, it’s a very confusing and important topic. I only use egg whites because I did believe that the yolks are bad because [...]
