The healthy new sandwich trend that allows you to eat without guilt!

Do you avoid eating your favorite sandwich for fear of added carbs?  Did you make the switch to wraps only to discover the substitution did not reduce your calorie or carb intake?  You do not have to swear off sandwiches to lose weight.  A new emerging trend in sandwiches eliminates the bread completely.   
No matter […]

Will the Glycemic Index Help You Lose Weight?

You hear it mentioned often in correlation with carbohydrates.  But do you understand what it means or what it measures?  The Glycemic Index, also known as GLI, measures the rate at which carbohydrates increase the blood glucose level in the body within two to three hours after eating. Foods that are broken down quickly in […]

Eat a diet high in fat to lower your cholesterol and shrink your waist line!

It may sound crazy, but researchers claim it’s true.  Eating a diet high in fat can lower your bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and the percentage of visceral fat in your stomach.  Lowering the visceral fat in your stomach will yield a smaller waste line.  The fat in question is called monounsaturated fatty acids, also known […]

What factors are credited with building muscle mass the fastest?

Building muscle mass requires dedication, time, and a substantial measure of effort. You must develop and adhere to a strict exercise and diet regiment that is specifically designed to increase muscle development. There are several fundamental elements that are crucial to a serious pursuit of muscle growth.
Weigh training is an obvious […]

Four simple ways to gain weight!

Question: I’m underweight and don’t eat enough. But I often don’t have the appetite to eat.  What can I do to increase (my) appetite? 
Answer: Gaining weight can sometimes be as difficult as trying to lose weight.   This is especially true for individuals that are extremely active or for those with higher metabolisms.  But it can […]

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