Wellness Wednesday: Not All Vegetables and Fruits Are Created Equal

Not all fruits and vegetables are created equal.  Meaning some fruits are higher in sugar, albeit natural sugar.   And some vegetables are more “starchy” than others.  Both fruits and vegetables contain carbohydrates. Eat fruits and vegetables that are lower in carbohydrates. Low carb fruits and vegetables are absorbed more slowly, thus avoiding a spike…

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Move It Monday: HIIT It

Move It Monday, lets HIIT it.  HIIT is short for high intensity interval training.  HIIT consists of performing short intense periods of a challenging exercise for 30 to 60 seconds, followed by an easier exercise.  This cycle is repeated for 20 to 30 minutes.  HIIT is done at 80 to 90% maximum aerobic capacity versus…

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September Is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.  Unfortunately, childhood obesity has become a major public health problem.  Obese children are more likely to be obese adults, increasing their risk for diabetes and heart disease.  But this trend isn’t waiting, we are diagnosing  prediabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure in children before the age of 18.  Another…

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Move It Monday Kids Edition

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, thus what better way to start this Move It Monday than to encourage our children to be active.  Aside from eating too many calories, lack of physical activity is a major cause of childhood obesity. While there are several factors causing childhood obesity, one significant factor is that our children…

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