It is no secret that oatmeal is a great whole food choice for pre- and post- workouts. As a post-workout choice, oatmeal is great because it has a good carb to protein ratio. This will help with repairing your muscles
The Mindful Diet: Lose Weight Using Your Mind
by Kimberly Hays February 4th, 2026
Our relationship with food is a very personal one. We equate food with memories and good times with our family and friends. We in no way want to give up that, but we can change how we think about food. How does food make you feel when you eat? Being mindful of these feelings is supposed to get you on track to losing weight and keeping it off. Here are
Matcha: The Unfamiliar Superfood
by Kimberly Hays January 28th, 2026We are constantly discovering new superfoods that we can add to our diets. Although matcha may be something you have not heard of before, it has been around for over 800 years. It was used in ancient China as a medicine. It eventually made its way to Japan where it was used in ceremonies, and it is still used today. The matcha is a green tea leaf, but
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Do Cardio Like a Child
by Joe Lawrence January 21st, 2026Read More
If you have children, you have surely watched in amazement how they can play or run around for hours and seemingly never get tired. My daughter never stops- never! I was watching the other day as she would jump from toy to toy tirelessly while playing with the neighbor. I was worn out just watching her, but then it hit
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Keep Popping for a Healthy Snack
by Bea January 14th, 2026Read More
If you are looking for a healthy snack, look no further than popcorn! Well, okay, there are some guidelines that you should look into before just grabbing any bag of popcorn and assuming that is a healthy snack. Popcorn that is drenched in butter, salt, sugar, chocolate, or something else is probably not going to be a good, healthy snack
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Nuts About Nuts for Your Workout
by Bea January 7th, 2026Read More
As a vegetarian, I have to be a little more conscious of the foods that I am eating. In order to have a successful workout that yields a healthier and stronger body, I have to eat the right type of foods. For example, I could be in the gym every day, trying to bulk up, but if I do not
