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The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet

by Kimberly Hays February 26th, 2013| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet was developed by Barbara Rolls who is a nutrition professor at Penn State University. The diet consists of interpreting food’s energy density, and it is broken down into four categories. Category 1 includes low density foods such as fruits and vegetables that are low in
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The Flexitarian Diet

by Kimberly Hays January 25th, 2013| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
I became vegetarian about seven years ago. I remember how I put off starting when I would think about giving up my favorite meat dishes. The Flexitarian diet is a great way to ease into vegetarianism if it is something you are considering. Aside from that, this diet is
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The Bonus Years Diet

by Kimberly Hays December 31st, 2012| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
If you love red wine and chocolate, this diet is for you. It promises not only weight loss and a way to maintain your weight, but it also vows to add 6.2 years to your life. Dr. Ralph Felder developed this diet. In it, you consume seven

Quick Workout Snacks

by Bea December 11th, 2012| Workout Fuel
When it comes to choosing pre-workout fuels, there are many options. Most people will suggest fruits like bananas or snacks like granola bars; however, you might have a completely different opinion. That is okay, because your body is different than everybody else's! For those of you who are struggling

Winter Superfoods to Fuel a Workout

by Kimberly Hays November 19th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
In summer, we have an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits available to fuel our workouts. In winter, it may feel like you don’t have tasty options. Instead, you grab tomatoes and other flavorless vegetables that are grown in hothouses and aren’t even ripe when shipped to our stores.

The Dukan Diet: The Pros and Cons

by Kimberly Hays November 5th, 2012| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
Before Kate Middleton married Prince William, it was rumored that she, along with her mother, were both on the Dukan Diet. Photos showed that they both lost a lot of weight using this program. The Dukan Diet has been all the rage in France for years, but did not

Grab and Go Super Foods

by Kimberly Hays October 22nd, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
Everyone is super busy these days. Because of that, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Nutrition is what fuels our bodies to be able to keep up our hectic schedules. Incorporating super foods that are easy to grab on the go are a great way to get

Eat This NOT That! Part 2

by Melissa Koerner October 10th, 2012| Nutrition
This is the second installment of a two part series on optimal food choices throughout the day. Last time, Melissa covered morning nutrition tips.

P.M. Meals and Snacks

1:30 p.m. Health Magazine Meal:

One whole wheat pita filed with 1 tbsp hummus, 1 mushroom burger, 1 ounce

The Best Bar

by Louise October 5th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks
Everyone wants to know - what's the best bar out there? It's a frequently asked question that's truly impossible to answer. The most reasonable answer: it depends. I promise, I'm not trying to take the easy way out by saying that it depends on your preferences (though it does);

Superfoods by the Season

by Angela Yorke September 24th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
Based on available knowledge, it would be remiss to exclude superfoods from your diet if you want to eat more healthfully. That said, you should also remember that, like other “non-super” foods, superfoods are seasonal too.

Eating superfoods when they’re in season allows you to reap the maximum nutritional benefits

How to Spot a Bad Diet Plan

by Angela Yorke September 10th, 2012| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy
Of all the 4-letter words I can think of, none elicit stronger opinions than “diet.”  Some people are vehemently opposed to them, being of the opinion that restricting food types and/or eating times are indicative of a life half-lived. Other people are firm believers that the discipline needed to

Can You Eat to Lose Weight?

by Angela Yorke August 27th, 2012| Diet Strategy, Superfoods
Generally, a “superfood” is a food that confers overwhelmingly positive benefits to health, usually in terms of vital nutrients and antioxidant content, and helps you lose weight, hence its “super” status. The majority of superfoods appear to be of plant origin, which perhaps lends more credence to the idea

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