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Organic vs. Inorganic

One of the biggest debates in the field of nutrition and health is the organic versus non-organic food debate. This is a LOADED debate that doesn’t have a definitive answer (and may never). Imagine what it would take to get

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Apple Crisp Recipe

Ingredients for one serving: 1 apple Slice of lemon 1 tbsp. cinnamon   Toppings: 2 tbsp. rolled oats 1 tbsp. honey Splash of vanilla extract 1 tbsp. apple sauce 1 tsp. cinnamon   Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees

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Cubed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Cubed Yams vs. Cubed Sweet Potatoes 1 cup of cubed yams- 177 calories Fat: .3g CHO: 42g, 6g fiber Protein: 2.3g   1 cup of cubed sweet potatoes- 114 calories Fat: .1 g CHO: 27g, 4 g fiber Protein: 2.1g

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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Recipe

Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes vs. Mashed Potatoes 1 large head- 209 calories ( 6-7 “diameter): Fat: 2.4g CHO: 42g, 17 g fiber Protein: 16g   1 large potato- 283 calories ( 3” to 4”): Fat: .3g CHO: 64g, 8 g fiber

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Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes

[dropcaps]T[/dropcaps]he holidays can be a difficult time of year for those who are actively pursuing their fitness goals.   The stress of trying to hit a certain calorie goal, or trying to eliminate certain foods can take away from the fun

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Caffeine

 Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. Caffeine is found in plants (typically tea and coffee plants), cocoa beans and fruits. While many people use caffeine to stay awake and alert during the day, caffeine also may improve fat mobilization.

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Processed Foods #2

  In my last blog, I explained what makes a food “processed” and covered some of the positives and negatives surrounding their increased prevalence in our diet. In this blog, I want to take a look at some of the

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My bags are packed…I’m ready to go…

“I’m waiting here outside the door……” Oops…got carried away with song……… Getting ready for the big day? Marathon? Half Marathon? Get ready now. Put a bag or box aside and start filling it with the “stuff” you are going to

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Muscle Growth Genetics

In my last blog I gave an overview of how genetics can affect fat loss. In this blog we will look at the other side of the coin — muscle growth! Genetics influence nearly all muscular properties and contribute significantly

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Linear Variable Resistance Training

Linear Variable Resistance (LVR) means that the load progressively increases as the range of motion increases. Forms of resistance exercise that utilize LVR include resistance bands, chains and some machines. Picture the barbell bench press with 100 lbs of weight

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