Going Low Carb? Do it the Right Way

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Going Low Carb? Do it the Right Way

It seems like more and more of my friends are getting on the low-carb bandwagon. Hot trends such as the Paleo and Primal eating movements have refocused many of us on the benefits of cutting out junk food and limiting our processed carb intake. If you're curious to see if lowering your carbohydrate intake could help you lose weight or better manage your blood sugar, here are a few things to...

Be Good to Yourself!

Fresh entry by Go Voskos! 4/6/13 - Be the first to comment

Be Good to Yourself!

Healthy living is not just about healthy eating and exercise, although those are obviously very important. The way we see it, healthy living has several aspects, and learning to de-stress and to be good to yourself is just as important as eating a healthy diet and adopting a non-sedentary lifestyle. Most importantly, we believe that you should be good to yourself! But what do we mean when we say "be...

Five Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

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Five Habits That Are Sabotaging Your Weight Loss Efforts

It's obvious to anyone that regularly wolfing down donuts and pizza will not exactly promote weight loss - or good health. But there are other, less obvious ways in which you could be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Here are a few things to consider: 1. Not getting enough sleep. When you're sleep deprived, you tend to reach out for food in an attempt to get some much needed...

10 Easy Steps for a Healthier Lifestyle

Fresh entry by Go Voskos! 2/22/13 - 1 Comment

10 Easy Steps for a Healthier Lifestyle

Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean putting yourself on a juice fast and/or becoming a marathon runner. A more realistic way to become health-conscious is to make small changes to your daily routine. Here are a few ideas: 1. Cut out the empty calories. Replace "easy" sugary snacks like a can of soda and a candy bar with something just as simple but nutritious, like a...

Calcium-Rich Diet Linked To Weight Loss

Fresh entry by Nikko Generales B.S., EMT-B 2/19/13 - 2 Comments

Calcium-Rich Diet Linked To Weight Loss

For some people, January marks the beginning of a new undertaking to lose weight. Before choosing a specific program, consider the following study, which found a link between dietary calcium and weight loss. A review study done by researchers at the University of Tennessee discovered a link between high calcium diets and weight loss. Scientists determined that calcium inside human cells has the...

Feed Your Muscles With Voskos Greek Yogurt

Fresh entry by Nikko Generales B.S., EMT-B 2/11/13 - 2 Comments

Feed Your Muscles With Voskos Greek Yogurt

How often do you find yourself wandering through the aisles of your local vitamin store? Searching for the “right” supplements can often be a daunting task. With countless rows of colorful bottles making remarkable claims and promising magical results, it’s hard to know exactly who is telling the truth. One of the major problems with the supplement industry in general is the fact that the FDA...

4 Ways to Sneak in Nutrition

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4 Ways to Sneak in Nutrition

Can't stand Brussels sprouts? The little ones refuse anything green? No worries. Just get a little sneaky with your cooking and include healthy additions in standard recipes. I'm usually one to try something new…but it rarely sticks. But when it comes to experimenting with healthy add-ins, I've been doing it on a daily basis - and even my kids enjoy it (gasp!). Here's how I've found my way to...

How We Use Greek Yogurt to Make Recipes Better

Fresh entry by Go Voskos! 12/27/12 - Be the first to comment

How We Use Greek Yogurt to Make Recipes Better

For years it has been my dream to enjoy all the scrumptiousness of cheesecake without the guilty morning-after effect. Enter the best ingredient ever: Voskos Greek Yogurt! Recipe substitutions don’t always work out well. It’s difficult to make a new ingredient take the place of the original ingredient. There are so many factors involved: texture (vital to the outcome), sugars & fat (must...

Probiotics – A Potential Treatment for IBS

Fresh entry by Nikko Generales B.S., EMT-B 12/14/12 - Be the first to comment

Probiotics – A Potential Treatment for IBS

Growing evidence suggests that disruption of the human gut bacteria causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and IBS like symptoms.1 These symptoms can include gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and gastroesophageal reflux (GERD). Many people experience these symptoms on a daily basis, while the problem remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Although the root cause of IBS has yet to be discovered, many...

7 Natural Ways To Minimize Colds This Season

Fresh entry by Nikko Generales B.S., EMT-B 12/3/12 - 1 Comment

7 Natural Ways To Minimize Colds This Season

Lets face it, there is never a convenient time to get sick. Juggling a busy schedule is stressful enough. Trying to seize the day when sick can seem next to impossible. Preventing colds and the flu is actually quite easy and can be accomplished without the use of over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Add these basic steps to your routine to stay healthy: 1. Hand...


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Brian Shiers
BA Kinesiology
Movement, Food, and the Mind
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Janet R. Mertz
MS, RD, CDE, CPT
Diabetes, Geriatrics Nutrition and
Aging, Sports Nutrition

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Jenny Grothe
Fitness, Running, Bodybuilding
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June M. Lay
MS
Health & Fitness / Adult Weight
Management / Nutrition

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Lara Field
MS, RD, CSP, LDN
Gluten-Free, Celiac, Pediatric
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Melissa Hooper
MS, RD
Dairy, Pregnancy
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Nikko Generales
B.S. Physiology, EMT-B
Physiology, Biochemistry, Nutrition
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Susan Randolph
MS, RD
Heart Disease, Cancer
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Ward Bond
Ph.D
Natural Health, Supplements
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