Sweet potatoes have more sugar and around the same number of calories as russet potatoes. So why are sweet potatoes marketed as the healthier option? The answer is glycemic index (GI). Foods like russet potatoes, white rice and flour, and oatmeal are often exiled by the health-conscious because of their high glycemic index. The …
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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day – unless you’re following intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has gained popularity throughout pretty much every diet clan – especially the ketogenic diet community. Fasting may not sound attractive for snacking enthusiasts or fans of many small meals a day. Some fasting protocols are more extreme …
Bacon, steak, avocado, repeat. That’s a snapshot of the keto diet (short for ketogenic diet), the latest weight loss trend. The diet is high in saturated fats and low in carbs. That’s right – instead of a bowl of fruit and oatmeal in the morning, the “keto” tribe suggests whole eggs, bacon, and “bullet-proof coffee” …
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Transformations can’t and won’t happen overnight. Instead, weight loss transformations are the product of little victories conquered over weeks, months, and years. Setting goals is the easy part – sticking to them is the hard part. Just ask any resolutioner. The solution is imagining S.M.A.R.T. goals. To nail your dream #TransformationTuesday post, your …
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Let’s face it, eating healthy can be a challenge in our daily busy lives, especially if you’re a working parent, busy executive, or have serious weight loss or training goals. When you’re on the move, your diet shouldn’t suffer. It’s time to get on point with your nutrition! This spring we’re happy to announce Atlanta …
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Have you heard that you’re supposed to drink eight eight-ounce glasses of water a day? What about the one where you take your weight, divide it in half, and that’s how many ounces of H2O you’re supposed to get? Or what about the idea that you don’t need to drink water because you get enough from your …
Junk Food Swaps Swap these 14 common junk foods for our recommended healthier (great tasting) alternatives. These substitute options can help you achieve your desired body weight, and maintain your health for a more positive lifestyle choice. Fries > > Sweet Potato White potatoes and sweet potatoes have similar nutrition profiles except for sweet potatoes …
