Nutrition

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Holiday Eating Without Gaining Weight

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

The holidays are here. Typically this means people have dozens of opportunities to eat plenty of great holiday treats and traditional foods with friends, family, and coworkers. For many this also means entering the ‘weight gain’ season.
Who doesn’t gain weight during the holidays? It almost seems like an annual tradition for many Americans to gain […]

Healthy Eating Habits and Weight Loss For Teenage Girls

Sunday, September 28th, 2008

Unfortunately, weight loss for teenage girls frequently means, for many, improper dieting. These crash diets or experimentation with laxatives and diet pills can often lead to eating disorders, malnutrition and other significant health problems.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, almost 70% of girls have tried to lose weight or go on a diet prior […]

Sports Nutrition – Nutrition for Athletes

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

If you’re an athlete of any caliber you’ve more than likely experienced that inner push to hit your personal best. As the drive to achieve peak performance is paramount particularly in the competitive world of athletics, proper training, the right mindset, sufficient sleep and a balanced nutritious diet are key elements to reaching your […]