It's officially cold and flu season. As I write this blog I hear sniffles, sneezing, coughing, and I'm already trying to avoid that one co-worker who is starting to get sick. I'm not a germ-a-phobe by any means but I want to avoid getting sick at all costs. That might mean I disinfect my airplane seat and folding table, I wipe down the desks in my office, and at the first sign of a cold, I drink a lot of teas and take an emergen-c. So what can we do to try to avoid gettin

I’m going to assume at this point you’ve already heard of a “ketogenic diet.” For those that haven’t, the quick explanation of going “keto” is eating a low-to-no carb diet (under 50g daily) and replacing it with high amounts of fat. The idea is that your body once your body is in a state of ketosis, it learns to burn more fat for fuel while also allowing you to still eat foods like burgers, bacon, guacamole, and butter. However, one of the drawbacks to a keto diet is that th

Back to school, every parents favorite time of year right? If you pack your families meals we know how time consuming it can be. These quick and easy options are not only convenient but they are a healthier option and super fun and delicious. Avoid getting tired of the same lunches with these new ideas! Chicken Salad Sandwich Utilize already cooked shredded rotisserie chicken and add Greek yogurt or light mayo (or both) and salt and pepper. Load on to whole wheat break wi

The infamous "D-word" nobody wants to hear! DIET! I personally hate using the word diet because usually, the word diet has a very negative connotation. Usually "dieting" or restricting yourself from specific foods can lead to weight fluctuation which brings a host of related side effected that can harm your physical health. We all know that eating junk food on a regular basis can lead to increased risk of obesity and chronic diseases so it's important to have healthy eating

Rocky II, The Dark Knight, Terminator 2, Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey... everyone loves an awesome sequel. And while I can't compete with Bill, Ted, and the Grim Reaper playing electric guitar at Battle of the Bands, I promise that part 2 of our Sweat Mini-Series won't disappoint. How can I be so sure? Because today we're talking about PROTEIN! And when it comes to burning fat and gaining muscle, protein is the king of the food pyramid. But do you know how much you should

There's a crisis at hand that could be the downfall of our nation! The Blob, Fat-Man, and Mr. Mayonnaise have secretly been assembling a team of super villains to take down America. And they're hitting us where it hurts: our health. They've put soda machines in every restaurant, added trans-fats to our snacks, and fried everything from catfish to oreos. Their diabolical plan is spreading fast! Over 78 million Americans have become obese (over 30%) and something needs to be