Posts Tagged ‘diet’
The Many Health Benefits of Drinking Kombucha
Your outward appearance is a great indicator of how your daily fitness routine (or lack thereof) and diet are impacting your whole-body health. But what about your internal systems–the ones that you can’t easily see on a daily basis? We’re talking about digestion. A healthy gut contributes to a strong immune system, heart health, brain health, improved mood, healthy sleep, and […]
Should I Switch to a Plant-Based Diet?
It’s hard to open a magazine, click on a food blog or even turn on the TV these days and not hear something pertaining to the importance of a plant-based diet. To be clear, a plant-based diet focuses on eating minimally processed fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. If you’re a meat lover, don’t freak […]
4 Ways to Keep Your Colon Healthy
Of all the health-related topics we address in the fitness industry, colorectal health is one of the most uncomfortable issues to address. Until the tragic and untimely passing of actor Chadwick Boseman due to colon cancer, many of us had never even given this type of cancer a second thought. Isn’t this a type of […]
Adding Medjool Dates to Your Diet
It’s no secret that the super healthy Mediterranean diet seems to reign supreme, packed full of nutrient-dense foods like fruit, nuts, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, fish and olive oil. One of the sweeter components of a Mediterranean diet is the Medjool date. No, we’re not talking about the weird little mystery fruit morsels you would […]
If you’ve been tossing around the idea of starting a garden this spring to promote healthier eating habits, there’s one vegetable you really need to consider growing: the mighty bell pepper. Easy to grow (even in a container if you live in an apt), bell peppers have a lot going for them nutritionally. They are […]
Healthy Beachside Snacks You Actually Want to Eat
It may only be spring, but with the temps reaching the mid-80s lately, it’s a no surprise that most Wilmingtonians are already hitting up the beach. Whether you’re on a boat headed to Masonboro with a group of friends, or spending a leisurely afternoon with your kids in Carolina Beach, make sure your cooler is […]
When I was growing up, my sugar intake was constantly being monitored by my parents. “You can only have one piece of Halloween candy after dinner! No sugar for you today–you’re already too hyper and I don’t want you to get cavities.” Fast-forward 20 years and here we are; sugar is still just as bad, […]
Several years ago, specialty shops and health food stores started cranking out the most beautiful, Instagramable fruit and granola-filled concoctions. Enter: the acai bowl. Acai bowls are generally comprised of pulped (and flash-frozen) acai berries that have been blended with other berries, banana and coconut water. Then they are topped with a variety of fruit […]
One of the most commonly asked questions from our clients is, “Why am I not losing weight if I’m doing everything right?” For some people, losing weight is just effortless. It’s annoying, but a few tweaks to the diet and a regular jog on the treadmill can be enough to significantly tip the scale for […]
Bone broth, as trendy as it may seem at the moment, has actually been around since the dawning of the ages. For centuries it has been revered as one of the most comforting and healing culinary concoctions in practically every culture across the globe. So what gives? Why do celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth […]
Alcohol-Free and Made From Vegetables? The Rise of the Healthy-ish Cocktail
One of the number one questions we are asked by clients trying to lose weight or those on a strict bodybuilding regime is, “Do I need to completely give up drinking in order to see results?” The harsh reality is that alcohol is a contributor to belly fat (not to mention a slew of other […]
Why You Should Be Eating More Pumpkin
Although pumpkin spice latte season is O-V-E-R, we aren’t ready to give up on this favorite fall gourd just yet. In fact, we think it should be pumpkin season all year long! Incredibly versatile, packed with an impressive amount of vitamins—perfect for boosting immunity and fighting chronic diseases—pumpkins can also help your eye and skin […]
It’s Time for a Post-Holiday Reboot
After months of quarantining, stress eating, snacking on banana bread and feeding our sourdough starters—not to mention the typical holiday feasts, pies and Christmas cookies—it’s fair to say our diets could all use a little tweaking now that the new year has begun. Although we believe the body does an excellent job of detoxification on […]
If you find yourself ping ponging from one fad diet to the next, this plant-based trend just may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Flexitarianism (often called semi-vegetarian) is really the best of both worlds. You can enjoy the health benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle while still enjoying animal products in moderation. Just like […]
Staying Fit During the Holidays
‘Tis the season! If you’re anything like me, as soon as the Christmas decorations start popping up around town, and Black Friday ads start creeping into your inbox, it’s impossible to focus on anything other than the holidays. And why would you want to? The most glorious, decadent, calorie-packed food (bring on the stuffing, pumpkin […]
Packing More Protein into Your Mornings
We’ve all been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Routinely eating breakfast each morning has been associated with maintaining a healthy weight; increasing satiety hormones that help you feel full and curb cravings as well as provide energy. And for those of you lifting weights as part of your fitness […]
Change Your Eating Pattern, Change Your Life
Every few months, Americans are bombarded with a new fad diet. Although each new diet plan may contain helpful tips (less red meat, less carbs, no sugar, etc.), it’s not necessary to jump onboard each bandwagon if you simply tweak your current eating pattern. An excellent model of a healthy dietary routine is the Mediterranean […]
It’s Not Easy Being Green: The Truth Behind Superfood Powders
A totally chaotic spring and summer filled with stress eating, banana bread binging and too many cocktails with empty calories may some of us desperately reaching for additional nutrition. Can I hurry up and get back on track with green superfood powders? Can I cancel out the junk food from quarantine with the addition of […]
Life is all about habit. The number one reason so many diets fail is because no matter how good your will power, unhealthy habits have a tendency to come creeping back. You’re on a roll with green smoothies and no carbs until work gets stressful, or your relationship is in a funk or your hormones […]
What’s the Deal with Detoxing?
When you think of “detoxing,” what comes to mind? A body filled with dangerous toxins that can only be released through a specific diet or pricey supplement? The good news is, your body is already equipped with a highly-efficient detoxification system, thanks to the kidneys, liver, digestive system and lungs. Detox diets don’t do much […]
