Thus far in this series of Know Your Nutrition Label we discussed the macronutrient fat, today I will discuss another macronutrient, carbohydrates. Carbohydrates have been collectively referred to as “carbs” For many years “carbs” have become synonymous with unhealthy eating. In reality, carbohydrates are a necessary fuel, it is the energy source that our bodies needs to…
It’s Move It Monday, have you planned out your routine for the day, or for the week? Are you going for a walk, jog or swim? Or are you headed out to the gym for a Zumba, Spinning or Body Pump class? Whatever your plan, just make sure you have a plan. You are more…
Today is National Ice Cream Day. Ice Cream is as American as apple pie. Ice Cream is a tasty, pleasurable treat. I’m sure we all have an all time favorite flavor. My favorite flavor is Rum Raisin, yummy. Also, I’m sure we all have fond memories of when we were children racing to the ice cream truck…
Let’s get moving. Monday is a great day to start your week off moving your body. The benefits of exercise are numerous, here are a few health benefits of exercise: It helps you to lose weight and maintain weight loss. It can help prevent and manage health problems such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and…
Congratulations to Serena Williams for wining the 2015 Wimbledon Open, marking her 21st Grand Slam Championship win. This is an important win for several reasons. First it is her sixth Wimbledon win. Secondly she is three shy of tying the record of 24 Grand Slam finals wins. Lastly this is the second time in her career…
Understanding product food labels is critical in achieving a healthy body and healthy weight. In an earlier post, Part I of Know Your Nutrition Label I discussed one type of dietary fat(fat that comes from animals or plants), Trans Fat. Trans Fats are made from oils that have been chemically processed in order to increase the…
Fireworks on The Fourth of July is an American tradition, it’s a great time to have fun with family and friends. Unfortunately, year after year we hear about critical injuries that occur on July 4th. The Center for Disease Control(CDC) offers safety tips that can keep you and your precious loved ones safe. Here’s what the CDC has to say: Fireworks-related injuries…
It’s summer time so this is a great time to discuss vitamin D, sometimes known as the “sunshine vitamin.” Our bodies obtain vitamin D from food and also our bodies produce it from sun exposure. Our skin absorbs the ultraviolet rays from the sun and a natural process occurs that allows for vitamin D production.…
On June 28, 2015 I published an article entitled “Is Eating Healthy a Foreign Concept?” In this article I described the encounter that I had with a cashier at my local grocery store. The cashier questioned why the staples I purchased were all healthy options. He commented that I needed more balance in my diet,…
Today Misty Copeland a 32 year old African American ballet dancer has become the first black female principal dancer in the 75 year history of the American Ballet Theatre. In this complex world that we live in where racism is still rampant we can only imagine the adversity that Misty Copeland faced as a black woman in a field…
