Check out this startling statistic from the Bolgalusa Heart Study:

 By the age of 12, an estimated 70% of American children have developed the beginning stages of hardening of the arteries.  

Conducted over 25 years, starting in 1973, this study is one of the largest conducted on children with 14,000 black and white children participating. Researchers found children […]

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Staying healthy while traveling is not impossible, however, it does take some planning.
 
Here are few tips and a sample meal plan to stay focused on your health and fitness goals while you are traveling.
 
All of these foods require no refrigeration and can get through airport security (at least I was able to get them through). 
The […]

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Participants in a study about a new method of weight loss were instructed to keep food logs, documenting everything they ate and drank. The idea was, the researchers first wanted to get an idea of how participants normally ate, then to work on the changes from there.

What they found when the logs were returned […]

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As a personal trainer who emphasizes real life ways to healthy living, I am always on the hunt for new tips and tricks. 
Here’s the latest: Larabars
 
 I have many clients who need convenient nutrition and until recently, I have been at a loss for recommending a convenient, natural, nutritious option.  Most bars (protein, granola, snack, etc.) […]

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Hydrogenated oils are regular oils that have been infused with hydrogen to extend the shelf-life of products.
 
Its health consequences have reached public policy, just like smoking. 
 
It is banned in New York City restaurants and other cities are considering such bans.
 
 What’s the big deal? Hydrogenated oils:

deplete essential nutrients in your food
feeds certain cancers and tumors
raises […]

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Follow these 10 easy tips to improve your nutrition today.
 1.  Eat a fruit and/or veggie with each meal.   
Shoot for 7-9 servings (3.5-4 cups) a day (the recommendations have now increased to9-13 servings!)
 
What is considered a serving?
One serving of fruit:
·              ½ c. fruit juice
·              ½ c. fruit
·              1 small piece of fruit
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Breakfast is essential to healthy living.  Here’s why.
 
After being fasted all night, your body begins to break down proteins (yes, the muscle you’ve worked so hard to gain) to stabilize your blood sugar.  Eating breakfast within one hour of waking helps minimize this effect.
Also, each time you eat, your metabolism “revs” up for digestion.  Eating breakfast ensures […]

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Eating frequently (every 3-4 hours) has many benefits, including preventing the agonizing effects of insane hunger.
 
Eating every 3-4 hours:
 
·        keeps metabolism up.  Every time you eat, your metabolism revs up.  Going longer than 4 hours without eating will result in your metabolism slowing to protect itself from expending too much energy to carry out normal […]

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