My wife and I always take our kids with us when we go grocery shopping. It gives us the opportunity to teach them how to recognize sneaky labeling and deceptive brand names, and how to pick the best foods for a healthy meal. We show them how to read labels so they don’t get ensnared in [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Mon, Jul 20, 2009
My clients often question me when I tell them they can eat more almonds and cashews. “Don’t you know that nuts are full of fat?” they ask. Well, I tell them, you can have your nuts and eat them too… even if you are trying to lose weight. In fact, nuts could be an important part [...]
By Kelley Herring | Fri, Jul 17, 2009
“I greatly appreciate Kelley Herring’s articles in ETR and Total Health Breakthroughs – and her great recipes. (Many are standard fare on my weekly menus.) “Kelley’s article regarding post-workout fueling was another good reminder of a ‘don’t’ for people working to get fit. My question: What is a good pre-workout ’snack’? I get up [...]
By Shane Ellison | Thu, Jul 16, 2009
My wife recently competed in the Arnold Amateur Figure Competition – the largest competition of its kind in the world. This is like a beauty contest in a bikini. Women are judged on their muscular physique and posing. A 30-year-old mom of two, she swept the competition! (And the women she was competing against were 21- [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Wed, Jul 15, 2009
Most diet “plans” are really complicated… or downright confusing. But the truth is, eating for fat loss is simple. Just avoid junk food and eat more whole, natural foods. If you need proof, take a look at this… European researchers studied 89,431 men and women from five countries in Western Europe for 6.5 years. They found that [...]
By Charlie Byrne | Tue, Jul 14, 2009
Your biggest roadblock to staying fit is probably that it isn’t fun. I just read a study which found that most overweight folks don’t find exercise enjoyable. Worse, instead of feeling energized, they feel tired after a workout. No wonder it seems to be so hard to lose weight! But, no matter what you have experienced in [...]
By Kelley Herring | Sat, Jul 11, 2009
Because blood sugar is one of the most important factors in your overall health, you might think getting tests is a good way to keep it in check. You’d be right on that count. But you might be surprised to know that the best test may not be one you’re familiar with. I’ve been getting a [...]
By Craig Ballantyne | Fri, Jul 10, 2009
Almost everyone loves rice and pasta, but it’s tough to enjoy them when you’re on a diet trying to lose weight. Fortunately, it’s possible. Here’s how. First, you need to avoid the processed, “white bread” versions of rice and pasta. The whole-grain, unrefined versions take a little longer to cook, but are much better for you. [...]
By Shane Ellison | Tue, Jul 7, 2009
I’m pretty selective about what I eat. Nothing is more important to maintain good health and a slim physique than proper diet. Most of us agree on that. The argument usually arises when we attempt to define “proper diet.” Some insist on a vegetarian diet, while others proclaim meat to be a necessary staple. Which [...]
By Yarixa Ferrao | Tue, Jun 23, 2009
ETR’s health experts are big advocates of lean, healthy sources of protein - with good reason. A high-protein diet is very effective for keeping your appetite under control and helping you lose weight. However, the best sources of protein - like grass-fed beef and wild salmon - aren’t cheap.
By Shane Ellison | Tue, Jul 21, 2009
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