Winterize Your Workouts
Snow is beautiful, especially the first snow or the snow on Christmas Eve. After that, it starts getting really old, really fast, until you’ve had enough and welcome spring with open arms. Everything is a bit more difficult in the winter, even workouts. That’s why it’s important to make sure you winterize them, as you […]
Ready To Transform Yourself?
You don’t have to be tired all the time, overweight or out of shape, you can transform yourself. Transforming yourself doesn’t mean you have to hate how you look or feel now, but just want something better and healthier. It all starts by deciding what you want from life and setting a goal, then creating […]
Beginners Guide To Carb Counting
There are a lot of different types of diets from which to choose for people in Massachusetts. Some diets are for people with special dietary needs and others are for those trying to lose weight. It can be pretty confusing for beginners and those who have never seriously tried to eat healthier. One of the […]
Can Certain Spices Lower Blood Sugar?
High blood glucose levels are responsible for many things, one of those is diabetes. The body can’t keep up with the demand for insulin, or the cells aren’t properly responding to the insulin it provides. Insulin is the regulating hormone for blood sugar. There are many ways to help the body, weight loss, exercise and […]
Can Certain Citrus Fruits Aid Weight Loss?
Most fruits and vegetables are known to help weight loss, but some are more beneficial, like citrus fruits. While citrus has always been available, in many households in Massachusetts during the early 1900s, it was often considered a special treat to receive an orange as a Christmas gift or have citrus fruit available to eat. […]
The Truth About Celery Juice
There’s been a lot of hype about celery juice and the miracles of drinking celery juice. Is it true? Is this the next miracle on the market? Celery is high in fiber, which takes a lot of calories to process. When you’re drinking its juice, in many cases, much of the fiber is removed and […]
Have you put a few pounds during the pandemic?
You are not alone. Excess weight is always a concern for doctors. Obesity can put people at heightened risk for type 2 diabetes, hypertension and a number of other health issues, according tothe CDC. But during the pandemic, obesity is an even greater concern, as it’s among the underlying conditions that can put you at a […]
Will Intermittent Fasting Help Me Lose Weight?
There are a lot of diets and gimmicks on the market that help you lose weight. One pill advertised on television for weight loss also adds in its commercial that you have to follow the diet that comes with it to be successful, so it is more likely the diet, rather than the pill that […]
Do Foods Like Celery Have Negative Calories?
There’s a lot of misinformation on the internet, especially about dieting and the best type of food to eat. You might have heard about food that contains negative calories, so the more you eat, the more weight you lose. Is that a fantasy or a reality? Let’s start with the facts. Food has to be […]
Is Spinach Good For Osteoporosis?
In Massachusetts, some people, particularly women approaching, during or after menopause often ask if consuming spinach could increase their risk of osteoporosis and whether it should be removed from their diet. Others wonder if the amount of spinach should be increased, because of the high calcium content. Even though spinach is high in calcium and […]