Genetics may be one factor in a dislike for vegetables, but people can train themselves to eat more produce if they are willing to make some lifestyle changes, said registered dietitian nutritionist Jill Patterson. She suggested people try various vegetables using different recipes and preparation methods, and then add the ones they like to their meal planning.”- HuffPost (8/13/19)
Read More“A study in The BMJ found a 100 milliliter daily increase of sugary drink intake was associated with 18% higher odds of developing cancer and 22% higher odds of developing breast cancer. The findings, based on up to nine years of data from 101,257 French adults, 79% of them female, didn't show a correlation between artificially sweetened drinks and cancer risk, but the authors noted the study had relatively low consumption of that type of beverage.”- CNN (7/11/19), Reuters (7/11/19)
Read More“Food cravings can be good or bad depending on how they are handled, said registered dietitian nutritionist Jill Weisenberger. Adding a favorite treat to a daily meal plan, using the mindfulness technique of surfing the crave wave or making an indulgence a little more nutritious are good ways to deal with cravings, Weisenberger said.”-Food & Nutrition Magazine (6/7/19)
Read MoreFruit is a food group on which I hear a wideee variety of opinions, misconceptions, fears, etc. With so many of our favorite fruits being in-season this time of year, I figured it was the perfect time to clear the air! It’s important that we begin by distinguishing between natural sugar and added sugar:
Read MoreThese turkey bacon fritatas are soooooo good! More importantly, they’re so easy to make! Give them a shot and let me know how it goes!
Read More"I’ve always had trouble sticking to any workout program or “diet”, and have always had a weight issue. I’ve done Jenny Craig, beach body, Kayla’s Sweat workouts, and just counting calories. Nothing has ever stuck and the weight always came back. I finally decided to try Muscles by Madz after my SIL recommended her MONTHS prior to doing it. My brothers wedding was 12 weeks away and I was Maid of Honor so I needed to be happy in the dress standing next to the bride and groom.
Read MoreI constantly preach the need to emphasize sustainable, long-term healthy eating habits over the use of a crash diet. Not only because it is much better for your body + results in more successful (lasting) weight loss, but also because it is much safer for preserving a healthy relationship with food. So many of us undergo cycles of “clean eating” followed by periods of binging.
Read MoreLet’s break it down and keep things simple:
Don’t rely on willpower. Avoid creating temptations. Instead of buying chips/cookies at the store and trying to stay away when you get home, don’t buy them. Rather than leaving baked goods out on the counter where you encounter a visual reminder each time you walk past the kitchen, put them away in a covered cabinet. There is no need to create greater need for strong willpower!
As popular as intermittent fasting is right now, this blog post is not designed to directly address that. 😊 Moreso, this is another blurb uncovering how to read between the science! Let’s break it down:
Read MoreAs mentioned in a previous post, the sports nutrition information I have been reviewing recently has primarily focused on collegiate athletes. Though collegiate athletes comprise a small percentage of the population, the concepts gleaned from them may be applied to any population of athletes in a modified fashion.
Read MoreCheck out this delicious Taco Soup recipe and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
Read MoreA lot of people think that sushi is off-limits the second they start their “diet”. I’m not quite sure why this is, other than the fact that most people assume that every food they enjoy is inherently “bad” for them.
Read MoreFirst and foremost, do not label pizza as a “bad” food! The second we label anything as “bad” or “off-limits”, we crave it 10x more. It’s just human nature! Second off all, here are my rules of thumb when it comes to ENJOYING pizza:
Read MoreRead MoreI briefly mentioned “mindful eating” over social media this past week as one of my top 5 weight loss tips. However, this a lot that goes into the practice of this concept, so I wanted to cover it in greater detail than I was able to via social media.
