ShareArticle By: Johnny Fontana Never before has so much emphasis been placed on our country’s weight and overall health. At the same time, we are now more overweight and less healthy than ever before. Over 30% of the population is considered obese, a number that has doubl ... Continue Reading
ShareWhat’s the difference between leading nutritional bar brands Kashi, Balance, Odwalla, Kind, Fiber One and Luna? Although they are all trying to get you to believe they have a healthy snack bar, do they? Each brand has its up’s and its downs, some having more th ... Continue Reading
Share For me and a lot of my clients looking to increase calories, I always recommend two things. One is to start drinking some more protein shakes and the other is to take in more good fats. The protein shakes are a great way to increase calories without really filling yourself ... Continue Reading
Share No matter what your fitness goals may be, breakfast is always a very important component. Starting your day off with a healthy breakfast is key to supplying energy and getting your body ready for the day. If you intend to lose weight or cut some body fat, a good breakfast ... Continue Reading
Share Most foods that are considered a “snack” are unhealthy or high in unnecessary carbohydrates. Even if you follow the healthy route of yogurt, a nutritional bar or fruit, you are likely still adding excess carbs to the typical American’s carbohydrate rich diet. Nu ... Continue Reading
Share Some foods are such nutritional powerhouses that even if you don’t care for the taste you should still eat them regularly. Sure, you know broccoli, green beans and lettuce are good for you, but how much are you eating thick leafy vegetables? Your answer may be “spin ... Continue Reading
Share Article By: John Fontana If I were asked the adolescent question of “If you were stranded on a desert island and only had one thing to eat for the rest of you life what would it be?” I would have the same answer as I did when I was actually an adolescent: Peanut ... Continue Reading
Share The word “bacteria” carries a negative connotation, especially in the world of food. When most people hear someone talking about eating food with bacteria, food poisoning often comes to mind. But while it’s true that some food with bacteria can make you sick, it’s ... Continue Reading
Share Somehow the myth remains that fats are fattening and should be avoided. In recent years we have gained tremendous knowledge about foods and what they do to the body. With this knowledge gained, it is still hard for many people to change their mindset and learn the truth ... Continue Reading
Share Oranges get all the credit for being such a good source of vitamin C. Sure they have a little over 100% the recommended daily value of C, but they don’t compete with Red Bell Peppers. Red peppers have almost 300% the recommended daily value of vitamim C along with a ... Continue Reading