Eat Fat to Burn Fat?
Fat loss tip extraordinaire or some old-school reverse psychology? Don’t worry, I had the same reaction when I first discovered eating fat was necessary for losing weight.
Too often we hear confusing messages about dietary fats and what it really does to your body like:
1. Fats make you gain body fat.
2. Fats lead to heart attacks.
3. Fats are evil and should be avoided at all costs.
To put it bluntly, the three points above are FALSE .
We’ve been completely misled when it comes to fats.
Fats are essential for our body’s hormone production, skin health, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, and even burning body fat.
Studies have been conducted to attempt to elevate cholesterol levels using high-fat diets. Most all of them have back
Click here to continue readingStay Lean During a Long Weekend BBQ!
Happy belated Canada Day to my fellow Canucks and salutations to my friends south of the border who celebrated Independence Day. Chances are we all attended or hosted at least one BBQ or cookout this past week and why not?
It’s the summer time season and there’s nothing more enjoyable then spending time with family and friends while enjoying food over an open fire.
But it’s also crucial your preparing healthy and safe BBQ meals by keeping the grill clean, washing your hands and following other BBQ tips for an enjoyable cookout.
[How many people tried to cook a deep fried turkey this past weekend? I tried it once and never again! Haven't done a beach
Click here to continue readingIt’s Time to Get Physical
Remember Olivia Newton John? Who couldn’t with the catchy song “Physical” from 1981 and other hits
before and after. And who could forget her performance in the smash hit movie “Grease”? I’m starting to hum “Summer Nights” out loud right now! So where am I going with this? I bet very few people remember her as a breast cancer survivor who is now a tireless advocate for breast cancer research and other health issues. So in tribute to Olivia, here are some general guidelines for everyone to consider when determining your health. Note, there are additional tests (ie. prostate) for both males and females so use the following recommendations as a starting point.







