Have you ever wondered what insulin resistance actually is? Or perhaps what insulin sensitivity is? We encounter these terms in the media on a daily basis, they are commonly used by public health professionals, and yet, you find yourself flustered about what exactly insulin health is? Optimal insulin health is[…]
Marines Warn of Liver Damage Link to OxyElite Pro The Marine Corps warned troops on Okinawa Tuesday that a fitness supplement banned from military exchanges in 2011 following soldier deaths might have been a factor into an outbreak of liver disease. The supplement OxyElite Pro is a common link in[…]
Baked Eggs in Avocados Ingredients: 1 Avocado cut in half, pitted 2 eggs Salt and pepper, to taste Topping of choice (some suggestions: parmesan, chili flakes, balsamic, oregano, basil, turkey bacon, etc.) Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a small piece of aluminum foil, create a ‘bowl’ or ‘boat’ in[…]
Oriental Ramen Broccoli Cole Slaw Ingredients 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles 2 (8 1/2 ounce) packages broccoli coleslaw mix 1 cup toasted slivered almonds 1 cup sunflower seed 1/2 bunch green onion, chopped 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup oil 1/3 cup white vinegar Directions 1. Before opening noodles,[…]
WHY BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES KICK BUTT 1. Super-efficient workouts. Unless the goal is to look like Arnold circa 1977, the days of two-hour workouts are numbered. Research suggests high-output, bodyweight-based exercises such as plyometrics yield awesome fitness gains in very short workout durations. Since there’s no equipment involved, bodyweight workouts make it easy to transition[…]