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Diet & Exercise: The controversy surrounding food additives

Food additives have long been a subject of controversy. Some believe these make our food tastier and healthier,…

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Organic cider vinegar’s health benefits

For centuries, folks have used apple cider vinegar as part of their daily health regimen. In fact, the…

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Popular diet and exercise myths

Today, I’d like to dispel some rather popular myths with regard to diet and exercise. Following some of…

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Fruits: Fun facts and health benefits

Most folks agree we all need several servings of fruits and vegetables each day. The amounts I recommend…

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A different approach to junk food

Now that the Super Bowl’s over, it’s time to slip back into my post-football depression for about seven…

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Items to have in stock in your pantry

Preparing meals can sometimes be burdensome for many reasons including time, expense, variety, hardiness and appeal issues associated…

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The real skinny on fat cells

As a personal trainer and nutritionist, one of my most important jobs is to educate my clients. The…

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Four fat-fighting nutrients for better health

While it’s true we need a full spectrum of nutrients for our good health, I’d like to share…

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Winter whites

One popular trend in nutrition today is to stay away from white foods. These are foods like white…

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Weight training is beneficial for all ages

Over the years I have served as head strength coach to many teams and agencies. I have worked…