Tips to Keep Youth Athletes Hydrated August in Texas is kickoff season for back-to-school youth sports, which means teen athletes are practicing in 95 degree-plus temperatures that include humidity levels…
Last year’s “Favorite Things” article was so popular that I was asked to share my new favorites again for this year and, as always, I am happy to oblige. I…
Identify the proper amount of omega-3 fatty acids for your diet. A diet high in omega-3 fatty acids fortifies functions of the heart and brain. Many who are interested in…
Prepare yourself to ask informed questions as you gather information. One of the first steps to changing your health might just be finding a qualified nutrition professional who can complement…
Fact or fiction? Investigate the scientific evidence behind popular nutritional claims Is drinking eight glasses of water per day enough? The research behind this general recommendation is scant; while it…
Are you entertaining thoughts of a post-holiday detox to start off the New Year? Detox diets have been around for decades, but celebrities have brought them into the mainstream over…
Do you know the difference between emotional and physical hunger? How often do you find yourself in the following situations? You have an argument with your significant other and, all…
Here’s a product that might interest you. I use the PortionMate rings in my office to help clients visualize portions for better estimating calorie needs. Visit their website at http://portionmate.com/ or…
If you have heard it once, you have heard it a millions times, “dieting decreases your metabolism” or “I can’t lose weight because I have been dieting my whole life…