Health Tips

Clean up your diet! Cut back on processed foods and simple sugars which feed harmful bacteria and contribute to obesity and disease.

Removing whole grains from your diet can actually cause weight gain.

Whole grains boost serotonin levels in your brain. If you cut them out your diet, you'll feel unsatisfied and end up snacking unnecessarily.

Stewing tomatoes actually unlocks their cancer fighting content. Cooking veggies also unlocks beta-carotene in carrots and corn.

Baked chips are not healthy! Cookies are baked, (prime example). Enjoy them in moderation! They are still processed, don't overdo it.

One cup of shredded red or green cabbage contains a third of the vitamin C you need in a day in just 20 calories.

The average American watches 5 hours of television everyday. Watching 6 hours of television a day removes 5 years from your life, so get up!

Getting fit is not 80% eating healthy and 20% exercise or 90% eating healthy and 10% exercise, it's 100% dedication to both!

Limit your consumption of all added sugar, including: dextrose, maltose, and fruit juice concentrate.

Plan your workout sessions in advance and you're more likely to stick with them. If it's scheduled, you're more likely to do it.

Cut down on the number of decisions you have to make everyday and your willpower muscle will automatically get stronger.

Drink your green tea everyday! You can even put a green tea bag in any cold drink for a different flavor!

Happy new year everyone! Start it off right and healthy!

The more dark patches a banana has, the higher its immunity enhancement and anti-cancer quality.

When making a salad, look for the green leafy lettuce such as spinach or kale. These have more antioxidants and nutrients than iceberg.

Blueberries are one of the best sources of antioxidants. They have also been shown to protect the brain from cognitive stress!

Not drinking enough water can reduce oxygen flow the the brain and shrink neurons(brain cells)!

If you see "hydrogenated" anywhere on the ingredient label of a product, put it back on the shelf. It's trans fat. Bad bad bad!

Gluten free food is often higher in calories, contains less fiber, and can be higher in price. Unless you have a gluten allergy, don't even.

DON'T assume that the food at the farmers market is organic. Always ask.