nutrition

Adrenal Fatigue

  What Is Adrenal Fatigue… Adrenal glands release hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. These stress hormones affect the adrenal glands tremendously. Cortisol and adrenaline help the body to fight off stress, reduce inflammation, reduce body fat, regulate blood sugars, potassium, and sodium levels. These stress hormones even fight off the aging process. The body loves cortisol levels to be …

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7 Tried & True Weight Loss Secrets

7 Tried & True Weight Loss Secrets Secret 1- Eat Nutrient Dense Foods for weight loss Water Everyday ● Body Weight/2=ounces per day Add Cups… ● stress ● exercise ● caffeine ● medication Exercise · 24 ounces fluid 2 hours before exercise · 8 to 16 ounces fluid 15 mins before exercise · 4-8 ounces every 15 to 20 mins …

Calcium Information

Calcium Information

This calcium information is critical for healthy bones and muscle development. Your body requires calcium and magnesium. These two minerals are crucial for the normal functioning of your heart muscle. They help your heart contract‚ ensuring that it pumps enough blood to other vital organs. Calcium is necessary for strong bones and teeth; meanwhile‚ magnesium is responsible for promoting the …

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Healthy You!

Our customized online exercise program with nutrition and yoga. Daily inspirational messages and check-ins to keep you motivated to stay on track with your meals and exercise goals. We will be with you every step of the way!!! This Healthy U Challenge includes… Weekly Online Meal Plans by Registered Dietitian (value $400.00) Weekly Online Exercise Program by certified Trainers (value …

Sports Nutrition

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LD, NASM www.elb-consulting.com Pre Event Meal Physical activity on an emptied stomach will increase muscle wasting. Consume protein and carbohydrate two hours before workout Pure carbohydrates 30 minutes before exercise (low in fiber and fat) Recovery Nutrition Timing carbohydrate consumption following exercise can facilitate your recovery.  By consuming carbohydrates within 2 hours after physical activity …

Holiday Food For Thought

By: Laura Burk MPH, RD, LD Holidays are here which means pure indulgement and weight gain.  The average American gains five to ten pounds between Thanksgiving and New Years.  We try to follow healthy behaviors to prevent holiday weight gain, but why doesn’t it work?   Regardless of our behavior, weight maintenance solely depends on calorie input versus calorie output.  …

Salmon with a Lemon Twist

• 4 skinless salmon fillets, about 1 ¼ pounds • pinch of salt • pinch of black pepper • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning • 1 Tablespoon grape seed oil • ½ lemon, juiced 1. Lay salmon onto a flat surface and season each side generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 2. Heat a large, nonstick sauté pan over medium/high …

What Does Your Plate Look Like?

Reading View. Press Alt Shift A for accessibility help. New Year’s Eve has come and gone and your fitness and nutrition resolutions have also come and gone.  Maybe you were successful and maybe you were not.  Maybe you tried that diet and were successful and maybe you didn’t even lose a pound.  Maybe you started an exercise program that lead …

Beet Smoothie

Beets deliver antioxidants, vitamins, and nutrients right to the muscle. Earth’s “natural candy” is not only delicious, but healthy! Drink up! INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup orange juice • 1 cup water • 1 medium beet, peeled and cut into chunks (about 1 1/4 cup chopped) • 1/2 cup frozen strawberries • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks • Add honey for …