Ruben Studdard on the Biggest Loser
Ruben Studdard, a former American Idol winner, makes his debut on the hit TV Show, The Biggest Loser. Ruben explains how he quickly packed on the extra pounds in 2012 when his personal life hit a bump in the road: “I got divorced, I started kickin’ it with my frat brothers again, hanging out, eating all the wrong things late at night, drinking…just livin’ like a college person, but I’m 34 years old.” – Ruben Studdard, The Biggest Loser At 462 pounds, Ruben Studdard is the heaviest contestant on this season’s The Biggest Loser. During the first week on the show, Ruben has already lost 21 pounds. With Jillian Michaels as Ruben’s personal trainer on the show, I am sure he will see the weight loss results that he is looking for. Keep up the great work, Ruben! Remember,...
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Kim Kardashian’s Post-Baby Diet
Kim Kardashian gave birth to her daughter North West in June, and since then, Kim has been seen out flaunting her post-baby body. Recently, Kim reveals her post-baby diet to a fan via twitter. Kim Kardashian’s Post-Baby Weight Loss Kim Kardashian had a fan ask her what her secret to weight loss was, after having a baby. Kim Kardashian tweeted back that she has been on the Atkin’s diet and is loving it. See the tweet below: The Atkins Diet is a low-carb diet, and I’m sure that with so many people seeing Kim Kardashian successfully losing weight after having a baby, more people are going to try the diet. But…should they? I am not going to encourage people to go on a specific diet, but I will say this: Focus on eating HEALTHY and EXERCISING on a consistent basis....
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Tom Hanks Reveals Diabetes Diagnosis
Tom Hanks recently revealed to Dave Letterman on ‘The Late Show’ that he has Type 2 Diabetes. Check out the short video clip where Tom Hanks provides the details of his diagnosis: As you can see, Tom Hanks is in good spirits about his Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis – even to the point of making jokes! However, we can tell that Tom Hanks is taking his health more seriously now, which is seen by Tom Hank’s recent weight loss. Healthy lifestyle habits can definitely make a huge difference to your overall health! For those of you who don’t know, Type 2 Diabetes is usually quite preventable (unlike Type 1, which is something you are born with). A healthy diet and regular exercise are major factors when preventing Type 2 Diabetes. I wish Tom Hanks the best of luck with...
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Healthy Halloween Recipes!
Hello, October! It’s that time of year again. As a certified health nut (ha!), I feel it is only my duty to share with all of you Healthy Halloween recipes that you can feel good about. I am a huge believer that healthy doesn’t have to sacrifice flavor, and during the holidays, you shouldn’t have to sacrifice any of the fun! So many people will say, “Oh, but it’s Halloween! You gotta splurge and eat junk food!” NO. You don’t have to eat any junk to have FUN and enjoy delicious Halloween treats! To prove my point, I searched the web (thank you, Pinterest!) and found a lot of super healthy and fun Halloween recipes that prove you can satisfy your sweet tooth, have a creative Halloween treat, AND be healthy. BOO- YAH! Click on the links for the full recipe!!!...
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How Sitting is Killing You
I found this infographic about the dangers of sitting for long periods of time – and I just had to share this with you! Check out the stats, and make sure you interrupt those long periods of sitting with a brisk walk or something to get that blood flowing! Stay healthy and happy my friends! Feel free to follow us, however you...
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What is Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)?
Monosodium Glutamate, or MSG, became super popular because it enhances the flavor of processed foods. It makes food smell and taste better, you know, more like actual food. Unfortunately, MSG is very bad for your health, and I can only hope that after learning more about the harmful effects it has on your body, you will agree that the “because it tastes good” excuse just doesn’t cut it anymore. What is Monosodium Glutamate? MSG is an “excitotoxin”, which means it over excites your cells to the point of damage or death. MSG has been proven to cause the following health problems: • Burning sensation • Chest pain or difficulty breathing • Depression • Drowsiness • Eye damage • Facial pressure or tightness • Fatigue and disorientation • Headaches • Numbness • Nausea • Obesity • Rapid heartbeat • Tingling • Weakness U.S. Food and Drug...
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A Few Excellent Benefits To Using Saffron For Weight Loss
For any person who might be currently struggling on losing weight, they will be pleased to learn that saffron can actually help them with their weight loss efforts. This herb has further additional benefits, that can help the body with several functions, and thus help to get it back onto its proper metabolism level. However, before adding this new supplement into your daily diet, it will be essential to discuss this over with your health care provider. Health Benefits of Saffron The herb Saffron has long been used in many cooking dishes, however more recently it has taken hold as a new way to help with weight loss. While the herb can be very costly, it is also possible to get this in a supplemental pill form, for sometimes a fraction of the cost. Many supplements that have the...
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Healthy Labor Day Recipes
I hope you all enjoy a wonderful, fun, and HEALTHY Labor Day weekend! When it comes to food, what is the first thing you think of when you think of Labor Day food? Junk food, right? Well, Labor Day doesn’t have to be celebrated with junk food! You can definitely have a healthy labor day – you just need to think outside of the box ;) Check out these delicious and healthy Labor Day recipes that are Paleo approved! Flavored Water Ditch the sodas at the BBQ and make some delicious and healthy flavored water! They are easy to make, and they are a great way to stay hydrated. Credit: theyummylife.com Crispy Smoked Chicken Wings Credit: cookeatpaleo.com Ted Allen’s Grilled Steak with Roasted Jalapeño Chimichurri I shouldn’t write these types of articles when I am hungry, especially when...
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Salt Lake City Farmer’s Market
This past Saturday, I went to the Salt Lake City Farmer’s Market to take some pictures of the food on display for my Farmer’s Market Calendar. I was able to take some pretty sweet pictures for the calendar – here’s a little preview: As you can see, I like to give food their close ups! ;) Check out the rest of the pictures from our Farmer’s Market Calendar! If you are a health nut, foodie, supporter of local farms and business – you will appreciate our calendar. You can order it now, and just select what month/year you want the calendar to start! Celebrity Sighting At The Salt Lake City Farmer’s Market I was at the market for not even ten minutes when a familiar face walks past me. Ty Burrell! Wait, in Salt Lake City? At the Farmer’s Market? Wait…what...
Read MoreWhat is the Paleo Diet?
The Paleo Diet Most nutrition enthusiasts know that cutting grains, dairy, processed foods, sugar, and more out of your diet will, most likely, lead to weight loss. This is the goal of many diets. Would it surprise you if the Paleo Diet claimed to do this too? Or, perhaps you wonder if the Paleo Diet does it in a more, or less, healthy way than other diets? Read on to find out! The Paleo Diet Menu Let us begin by describing the diet. First, the Paleo Diet has a rather strict menu; not so much portion control, as much as restricting what you are actually allowed to consume. The diet is based on the foods that could be hunted, fished, and gathered during the Paleolithic era. We don’t live in the Paleolithic era, so, in case you were wondering...
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