Extended fasting, such as a 5-day fast, enables the body to heal and repair older cells, tissues and organs. It can benefit many people, include those overweight or with gut health issues, but isn't for everyone. On the first day of a 5-day fast, expect to experience fatigue, hunger, mood changes, and other negative effects. On Day 2, your tongue may change colors and you may feel cold. However, … [Read more...]

Unlike saturated fats, unsaturated fats are seen as healthy. Unsaturated fats can be monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, with the latter containing essential omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Foods rich in omega 3's include mackerel and salmon. Hemp seeds are similarly rich in both omegas and are a complete protein. Avocado, avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil, and macadamia nuts are all good … [Read more...]

Intuitive eating is a way to develop a better relationship with food by listening to our bodies. It is not a diet. In fact, it rejects the diet mentality as being short-term and unsustainable. Instead, it stresses recognizing the body's true signals of hunger. With intuitive eating, you also learn to stop eating when you are satiated. It combats the use food as a coping mechanism and emphasizes … [Read more...]

It's entirely possible to get enough protein as a vegetarian or vegan athlete. However, it does require some discipline and planning. For fuel, eat bananas for carbohydrates, avocados for healthy fats, and nut butters for protein. Leafy green vegetables and grains are also beneficial. Don't be afraid of fats or oils, as some can be healthy. For supplementing, consider pea-based protein powder. … [Read more...]

Prentiss Rhodes is an NASM Master Instructor who specializes in multiple martial arts disciplines. Angie Miller welcomes her as a guest on "Strong Mind. Strong Body.". Rhodes was picked on a lot when young, so she learned martial arts as a way to stand up for herself and to give herself power. For self-defense, she stresses the importance of standing tall and having situational awareness. Rhodes … [Read more...]

Dr. Sunny Andrews and Andre Adams joined host Rick Richey to discuss glute exercises. Before a training exercise of any muscle, a high carb meal is in order. Once in the gym, warm up by stretching, foam rolling, and performing light exercises before jumping into heavy exercises. One favorite glute exercise is step ups with the rear foot elevated. Hip thrusts are another. The SRA curve (stress, … [Read more...]

Recently we have been discovered that Avocados have been great for your skin health. It has been shown to have many vitamins and minerals that will help with skin moisturizing, and it might even fight acne. Now that we know that, we can see that it is now being used in various skin moisturizers. There is one thing to note and that is that America has banned 60 percent of all Avocado imports, so it … [Read more...]

Avocados are green superfoods that not only have important health benefits when eaten, but they also aid in giving you supple, glowing skin. These fruits are full of antioxidants, healthy fats, and vitamins that are beneficial to you in multiple ways. If you want glowing skin, then you need antioxidants and avocado has an abundance of these. This fruit contains Vitamin C, which aids in fighting … [Read more...]

Avocados have many uses, even more than just for food recipes. Evidence has been shown that it can be great for your skin health. It can help moisturize it. I is also thought to help fight against acne. Avocados also provide a great source of vitamins and minerals for your skin health. Due to some current events in America, it will be very expensive to purchase Avacados there because they banned … [Read more...]

For most people, the first thought that comes across our mind when we think of avocado is guacamole. However, this excellent fruit can be used to make so many other kinds of food, that it is unfair to limit it to just one. You can make various sandwiches, use it with eggs and even make some pasta dishes. In most instances, the key to success is using fresh ingredients. You can also make many kinds … [Read more...]

Fiber has been shown to have many benefits to the human body. Fiber is considered a carbohydrate that is non digestible. Fiber has been shown to help with digestive and gut health. Some types of fiber will make you feel more full, allowing you to lose weight more easily. Fiber can also help with blood sugar spikes. Fiber also has been shown to reduce constipation. There are many reasons to start … [Read more...]