Can Fast Food Be Healthy?

 Eat out the smart way. You know the downside to fast food: most of the menu options are high in saturated fat, trans fat, calories, and sodium and low in nutrition. The upside to fast food is that it’s convenient, yummy, and cheap. For many people, the good side of fast food overrides the bad. […]

Eat Your Vegetables

Simple tips to include more veggies in your diet. Were you one of those kids who refused to eat your vegetables at dinner but mom wouldn’t let you leave the table until you did? She knew what was best for you and was trying to teach you to eat healthy foods. Maybe you’re a parent […]

Not Worth Your Time

Impressive-looking exercises that don’t yield equally impressive results. Ever wonder why your workout routine isn’t helping you lose weight, build muscle, or improve your performance? Well, your problem likely isn’t a lack of will power or hard work, but it may be that you’ve been doing the wrong types of exercise the whole time. Exercising […]

A Sweet Trick Question

 Can a food be “healthy” if it’s high in sugar? You know there are lots of sugars in sweet foods like cakes, cookies, puddings, pies, and soda. But you may be shocked to learn how much sugar is found in some of the foods you deem to be healthy. What’s the big deal with sugar? […]

Skipping a Beat

Irregular heartbeats and what they mean for your health. Have you ever felt your heart racing, pounding, fluttering, or skipping a beat? Called palpitations, these skipped and/or extra heartbeats can be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. You can feel them anytime: while you’re active or at rest, sitting, standing, or lying down. When […]

Know Your Triggers

What could be triggering your migraines? You can feel one coming on. You feel depressed or hyperactive. You’re irritable, craving foods, or can’t stop yawning. Maybe you experience auras and you see flashes of light or lose your vision. Then the pain hits you. Your head is throbbing, you’re sensitive to light, sound, and smells. […]

Plain Old Exercises that Just Plain Work

 These exercises may not look impressive, but they get the job done. If you’re looking to shed pounds, gain muscle mass, increase your strength, and improve performance, it’s time to focus on the right kind of exercises. Louisville Fit Body BootCamp believe that you should not waste your time doing impressive-looking exercises that don’t yield […]

Diabetics On The Move

 Have diabetes? Exercise is one of the best ways to control your weight and blood sugar. Just because you have diabetes doesn’t mean you’re exempt from exercise. On the contrary, besides diet and medication, exercise is an essential part of controlling the disease. A personal trainer in Roanoke emphasizes that the benefits of exercise for […]

Where’s the Beef?

The benefits and risks of a high-protein diet. Numerous weight loss plans revolve around this idea: eat more protein and eat less carbs. Say goodbye to bread, bagels, potatoes, sweets, cereal, rice, pasta, and certain fruits and vegetables and say hello to protein shakes, protein bars, meat, poultry, eggs, beans, and cheese. According to these […]

Don’t Be Hatin’!

Hate to exercise? What will it take to change your mind? Those who prefer equate exercise with torture aren’t alone. Just look around. If everyone loved to exercise there’d be a lot fewer overweight people and heart disease wouldn’t be a leading cause of death. There are numerous reasons people dislike exercise. People fear the […]