Category: Quick Tips

C for Less Irritability

/ Posted 04.30.2012

According to the September ’11 Better Nutrition, vitamin C is necessary for your body to manufacture important mood-enhancing neurotransmitters—dopamine, norepinephrine … continue reading

D Efficiency

/ Posted 04.24.2012

You’ve no doubt read how so many people are deficient in vitamin D. That can lead to an impaired immune … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 04.21.2012

Prunes, or dried plums, help keep bones strong, according to a Florida State University study. As we also know, they … continue reading

Mind Gains

/ Posted 04.12.2012

Do you need more focus in the gym? Is your mind wandering and forgetful? You may want to try the … continue reading

Smokin’ Joints and Digestion

/ Posted 04.03.2012

According to the February ’11 Bottom Line Health, there appears to be a link between indigestion and arthritis. In her … continue reading

Sugar Shock

/ Posted 03.28.2012

You already know that eating too much simple sugar can make you fat, but did you know it can also … continue reading

Anabolic Apples?

/ Posted 03.25.2012

As far as fruits go, apples are at the top of the list—low glycemic, high in fiber, 10 grams of … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 03.19.2012

Mixed nuts help diabetics. According to the October ’11 Reader’s Digest, a study found that people with diabetes who ate … continue reading

Fear of Fructose

/ Posted 03.11.2012

Fructose, or fruit sugar, has been getting a bad rep lately, primarily because of high-fructose corn syrup. Before HFC, fructose … continue reading

More Beans, Less Belly

/ Posted 02.24.2012

According to the September ’11 Reader’s Digest, “People who ate more soluble fiber over a five-year period gained less bellyfat—the … continue reading

Food Facts

/ Posted 02.13.2012

Almonds appear to help slow graying hair. According to the September ’11 Prevention, high levels of the enzyme catalase can … continue reading

Sip for More Zip—and Muscle

/ Posted 02.12.2012

Sports drinks aren’t just for after a few games on the court or field. According to Richard J. Johnson, M.D., … continue reading

Think Before You Drink

/ Posted 02.11.2012

Even bodybuilders like to partake of alcoholic beverages every so often, but many have mistaken notions about it. Here are … continue reading

Energy Drinks and Ankle Injuries

/ Posted 01.31.2012

Q: What’s this I hear about you saying that energy drinks can make law enforcement officers more susceptible to ankle … continue reading

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More D-fense

/ Posted 01.25.2012

Vitamin D seems to be the shining star of the nutrient world lately, and for good reason. It’s been shown … continue reading

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Oats Notes

/ Posted 01.19.2012

Many bodybuilders eat oatmeal for breakfast because of its fiber content and slow carb release. According to the June ’11 … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 01.16.2012

Pistachios may help your leanness. A recent University of California, Los Angeles, study found that subjects who ate the nuts … continue reading

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Carbs, Exercise and the Fountain of Youth

/ Posted 01.04.2012

Cynthia Kenyon, Ph.D., of the University of California at San Francisco, recently conducted a study on genetic triggers of -lifespan. … continue reading

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Shake the Salt?

/ Posted 12.30.2011

According to Dian Griesel, Ph.D., and Tom Griesel in their new book, TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean … continue reading

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Drink Organic

/ Posted 12.26.2011

You’ve probably seen organic milk in the grocery store, but is it really better than nonorganic products? According to the … continue reading

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D-stroy Diabetes

/ Posted 12.24.2011

Vitamin D has been in the news lately, as most people are deficient. If you don’t get out in the … continue reading

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Damage Control

/ Posted 12.23.2011

Glutathione is often called the master antioxidant. In fact, according to the June ’11 Better Nutrition, it’s the most powerful … continue reading

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Food Facts

/ Posted 12.20.2011

Peppermint tea can help treat irritable bowel syndrome. If you have an upset stomach, try a few cups to ease … continue reading

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E to Stay Healthy

/ Posted 12.08.2011

According to the November/December ’10 Well-Being Journal, individuals with high blood counts of vitamin E are “18 percent less likely … continue reading

New Cold Remedy

/ Posted 12.02.2011

Most of us have heard about the heart-healthy benefits of garlic, but new research suggests it boosts immunity and can … continue reading

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