All Entries in the "Nutrition" Category
If the Slaughter Houses had Mirrors for Walls-Would you still eat meat?
This is an interesting question that Sir Paul McCartney has asked. I am currently not vegetarian or vegan but I am leaning towards this way of eating for myself and my family. Even just some of the time. Check out this video: Even to my die hard GGS readers that love their chicken, I urge you [...]
The Best Snacks for Weight Lost
Snacking can actually help you lose weight and maintain weight loss. That’s because by eating a planned between-meal nosh, you’re less likely to overeat at your meals. The trick, however, is to not overdo the snacks. Here are some guidelines for weight loss snacks: Women should strive for two snacks per day. If you get [...]
Perfected Protein Pancakes
I have played around with protein in pancakes so much but I think I finally perfected it! Ingredients: 1/3 cup rolled oats 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 ripe banana 1 tbsp flax seeds dash of vanilla 2 egg whites or use equivalent liquid eggs 1/2 tsp baking powder frozen blueberries Directions: In a bowl, mix together [...]
Restoring Missing Nutrients With Power Foods
We honored to have Jillian Micheals share some tips with GGS Superstars! When you consider what we Americans typically put into our bodies each day — all the junk food, refined and enriched grains, and other sources of empty calories — it’s not surprising that more than 80 percent of us don’t meet the daily [...]
10 Great Low-Glycemic Snacks you Should be Eating
Low-glycemic foods are often rich in fiber, protein, or fat, though it’s not smart to eat fatty foods just for the sake of your blood sugar unless those fats are “good” (unsaturated) fats. Low-glycemic foods are those that have only a minimal or moderate effect on blood sugar. Studies show that people who eat more [...]
Working long hours? How to fit in health and nutrition
Guest Post – Editor of National Newspaper As an editor at a newspaper, 46-year-old Evelyn found herself working long 12-hour days trying to stay on top of the never-ending deadlines and projects. On a good day she got enough sleep, ate well and squeezed in some exercise. She got up early to chop raw veggies [...]
Play Your CARBS Right
~Guest Post- Jennifer Sygo, registered dietitian In the battle of the bulge, does a slice of bread in the morning affect you differently than one eaten at night? While almost every diet plan on the market right now encourages you to eat most of your carbohydrates in the morning — the theory goes that eating your [...]
The Secret Cure of those of us that just HATE our Vegetables
Recently I had the opportunity to tour Nutrilite’s Center for Optimal Health. Nutrilite is the world’s leading supplement maker, but I learned that they are also leaders in more than just selling vitamins. They also have a world-class research department and everyone I met there was passionate about helping people become healthier and fitter (what a [...]
Magic foods that reduce bloat
Whether your overdid it on too many drinks and stuffed potato skins or whether it is experiencing the few days right before your period begins, feeling bloated is never fun.
A Super Food you should be eating but probably aren’t
Quinoa…say what? Pronounced keen-wa. I am a quinoa virgin, I would have to confess. But, many experts are saying that it is a super food I should be eating! I recently saw an article in Men’s Health Magazine that states: “Quinoa is a true wonder food,” says Daniel Fairbanks, Ph.D., a professor of plant and animal science [...]
Here is a Method that is Helping Others Eat Healthy at the Office
~guest post by Jenna STAYING HEALTHY WHILE WORKING THAT 9-5 Its noon hour and the pungent aroma of frozen entrées escapes the lounge and waifs down the corporate building hall way. Our cubicles are filled will smells of raunchy cheese and tangy tomato sauce. I sit here in front of my computer flaring my nostrils, [...]
The Secret behind Great Snackers
~guest post by Stephanie Dexter www.stephaniedexter.com FOOD People with food issues are terrified of food. We are. Yes, we eat too much of it. Yes, we think it’s our enemy, but we also treat it like a lover. We have a more intimate relationship with it than with the most important people in our lives. [...]
Here’s A Quick Way to Maintain Mental Health
The benefits of omega 3 fatty acids are many, and they are well documented. Over the years, researchers have found that omega-3s can help with everything from heart health to preventing depression. While the news that it can help prevent mental health issues is not new, researchers are now finding out more about the brain [...]
Top 10 Tips that you need to Know about Late Night Snacking
Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows the struggle that one faces when it comes to late night snacking. It’s easy to stay busy during the day, but it seems like once the sky darkens and much of the family goes to bed, snacks come to the forefront of your mind. Even if [...]
Top 10 Perfect Post Workout Food you Should be Eating
Post-workout snacks are very important due to the fact that your body uses muscle glycogen stores to energize your workout. Replenishing these stores is vital for muscle recovery, muscle growth and repair. If your workouts last for a longer bout of time than normal, you need to replenish throughout the workout. For example, I just ran a marathon and [...]
What Everyone Ought to Know About Pre-Workout Snacks
Eating before exercising has been shown to improve performance and is a great way to improve endurance and stamina. The goal to snacking before a workout is to keep it simple. Don’t eat a huge meal that leaves you feeling bloated. The purpose of a pre-workout snack is to help prevent low blood sugar, increase muscle [...]
