Go beyond a balanced diet with these food group-specific meal plans – Before you jump on the next fad diet, figure out what you want to accomplish from this lifestyle change. Are you looking to lose weight, build muscle, protect yourself against preventable diseases or just try more adventurous foods? Determining this can steer you to a […]
The Best Healthy Food Companies
We don’t know about you, but we can’t think of a better way to spend our Sunday mornings than strolling down the aisles at Whole Foods and viewing all the new products they have. These days, there are so many health food companies putting new products on the market for almost every consumer known — […]
Pure Cane Sugar vs. Artificial Sweetener
At 16 calories a teaspoon, pure cane (or table) sugar seems harmless, but the calories add up. Some use artificial sweeteners to cut calories and satisfy a sweet tooth, but most of them can leave a bad taste in your mouth. So which one is better: higher calorie pure cane sugar or no-calorie artificial sweeteners? […]
Burger vs. Hotdog: Which is Better?
You have your faves, but which one is healthier? With Fourth of July this weekend, it’s time for one of America’s favorite pastimes: grilling. No cook-out would be complete without hamburgers and hot dogs, but which one has more nutritional value? For this battle, we are comparing the beef patty and pork frank: Hamburger nutrition Seymour, Wisc., is […]
Six Signs of Dehydration
If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to hydrate, stat. Whether you work out, drinking lots of water every day is important. It’s right up there with air—you need it in order to stay alive. But if you work out a lot, your need for water goes way up. In fact, if you’re not hydrating […]
How to Drink More Water
From summer sweat sessions to winter workouts, hydration keeps your body going all year round. Yet, even when people know how important drinking water is, they don’t always know how much to drink every day. Do you? Michael Yabut, Manager of Product and Experience at TITLE Boxing Club, recommends athletes drink 192 ounces of water […]