Menus at Indian restaurants are filled with items that are vegetable-based or use lean cuts of meats, but there are still diet landmines in the mix.
March 6, 2013
February 28, 2013
"Whole grain foods like bread and pasta are made from all parts of the grain—germ, endosperm, and bran—and include all the nutrients of the grain kernel. High in fiber and other nutrients, whole grains have been shown to improve digestion, lower blood pressure, and decrease the risk of heart disease and diabetes."
February 28, 2013
Understanding the glycemic index: Find out what it is and whether or not it’s a tool you can use to improve your health and performance. Click here to learn more >
January 25, 2013
Can twitter help you lose weight?
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Having a good support system of family and friends can help you reach your weight loss goals, but what about your Twitter followers? A new study found that connecting with others about your weight loss goals on Twitter can aid weight loss [HuffingtonPost.com].
January 21, 2013
Exercise of the week: pillar bridge with leg lift
The Pillar Bridge with Leg Lift gives your abs, shoulders, and hips a real challenge. See more coaching keys >
January 2, 2013
10 simple resolutions
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Try one of the 10 small resolutions below to start the New Year right.
- Clean out your cupboards.
- Give physical activity a time slot.
- Find a walking buddy.
- Buy foods not in a box.
- Do frequent posture checks.
- Start a bedtime routine for better sleep.
- Share your food.
- Find an activity you enjoy.
- Schedule breaks.
- Add more color to your plate.
December 11, 2012
Healthy gift idea: adidas adipure lace trainer
adidas adiPure Lace Trainer, $95
The adidas adiPure Lace Trainer is the latest in adidas’ progressive barefoot line that helps you transition to less shoe. Why train barefoot? “It’s a simple way to upgrade your workout and rediscover muscles you never knew you had. It’s critical to high performance and decreasing your potential for injury,” says Mark Verstegen, founder of Core Performance. Click here for more gift ideas >
October 24, 2012
Chronic pain costs $635 billion per year
A new report in The Journal of Pain states that the annual cost of chronic pain—defined as limiting a person’s ability to work—in the U.S. is as high as $635 billion, more than the costs of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The average bill for an adult: $4,475 a year. According to survey data, chronic pain negatively impacts three components of workplace productivity: days missed, number of hours worked, and hourly wages. Read more >
October 18, 2012
Pepsi and Coke to show calories on vending machines
The makers of Pepsi and Coke are revising their vending machines to include calorie counts for beverages that are available. Read the full article at NYTimes.com >
October 17, 2012
Recipe of the week: sweet and spicy nuts
Get your sweet and salty fix this fall with sweet and spicy nuts. Click here for the full recipe >
