The weight loss website, SparkPeople.com, has developed a diet called the Spark Solutions diet. The diet is formulated to fast track you into a regimen of healthy eating and regular exercise over a two week period.
All About Oats
by Bea February 14th, 2024| Diet Strategy, Workout FuelIt 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 7th, 2024| Diet Plans, Diet StrategyOur 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.
Matcha: The Unfamiliar Superfood
by Kimberly Hays January 24th, 2024| Diet Strategy, SuperfoodsWe 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
Keep Popping!
by Bea January 10th, 2024| Diet Strategy, Healthy SnacksIf 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
Nuts About Nuts
by Bea January 3rd, 2024| Diet Strategy, Workout FuelAs a vegetarian, I have to be a little more conscious 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.
New Year, New You: Healthy Snack Recipes
by R. Carnavale December 20th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Healthy SnacksThe new year's just around the corner, so why not consider revamping your snack choices? India's Ayurvedic herbal medicine uses several types of herbs and fruits that allegedly slow down the aging process and make the
The Powerful Pomegranate
by Kimberly Hays December 13th, 2023| Diet Strategy, SuperfoodsThe pomegranate season runs from September through February, so this is the perfect time to advantage of this wonderful superfood that can be found in most grocery stores this time of year. Many have believed for centuries that this fruit
Helping Your Body Fight the Cold
by Bea December 6th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Workout FuelWhile fueling yourself properly is imperative for every workout, it becomes especially important when you exercise in the cold. As our bodies are made up of over 70% water, being in freezing conditions means that your body is going to
Move Over Brown Rice! Black Rice is Better!
by Kimberly Hays November 29th, 2023| Diet Strategy, SuperfoodsBlack rice has only recently gained popularity. Honestly, I had never heard of black rice, but noticed it in the grocery store and did some research on how it is different than the white and brown varieties we are used