Nutrition & Weight Loss
Restaurant Calories: Do the Math Yourself
Many restaurant patrons whip out their calculators to figure out how much tip to leave their waiter. Now, it appears calculators are needed before ordering if diners really want to how many calories they’re about to eat. Menus might list how many calories an entree contains but they don’t always break it down to individual […]READ MORE
Think About Your Heart Health This Valentine's Day
Candy hearts aren’t the only hearts you need to worry about in February. Working out as a couple offers an endless variety of heart healthy benefits, but it can strengthen your relationship even as it improves your cardiovascular fitness. Research suggests that dieting and exercising as a couple (or with a buddy) is easier than […]READ MORE
Keep Your Heart Fit, Too
If you exercise and eat nutritious food, you probably figure you’re pretty healthy. That’s where the danger lies. Your jeans might fit but your heart could tell a different story. More than one-third of the population consider themselves to be in ideal cardiovascular health, according to a survey conducted by the American Heart Association. When […]READ MORE
Overcoming Social Pressure to Eat
If you might describe yourself as a bit of a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of cheesy nachos and bowl of ground beef chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food […]READ MORE
Knee Pain in Middle-Aged Women
Knee pain can be miserable and debilitating – especially among women aged 50 and older. According to the American College of Rheumatology, around 2/3 of all women aged 50 and older suffering from some degree of knee pain – chronic or recurring. Orthopaedic specialists note that women have a higher risk for developing arthritis than […]READ MORE
Say “No Thanks” to Social Pressures
If you describe yourself as a people-pleaser, beware this Super Bowl Sunday. You could have a hard time saying no to that plate of sausages and bowl of chili. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have found that people who don’t like upsetting others will often eat food just to make someone else happy. Even […]READ MORE
Which is better – cardio or strength training?
We suspect that the root of this question is a lack of clarity about what differentiates these two groups of exercises. We’ve broken them down below: Cardio Training According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular exercise includes any aerobic exercise that increases you heart rate and “involves the steady and repetitive movement” of your upper […]READ MORE
Are potatoes bad for weight management?
We recently encountered a question from a weight loss client, who was wondering if potatoes were “healthy” or if they should be removed from her diet. Potatoes are not always a diet disaster. One large potato has about 280 calories and 63 grams of carbohydrates. The most important thing about potatoes is the manner in […]READ MORE
Need a Workout Buddy? Ask Fido
Nothing makes exercise more fun than a workout partner. Some of the best ones wag their tails. Walking the dog is one of the simplest ways to fit a little more exercise into your day. If your dog can handle it, a brisk 30-minute walk, five times a day, can help you meet the national guideline […]READ MORE