Author Archives: nicole
Eating the Paleo Diet
If you hate keeping track of how much you have eaten and don’t like obsessing over how many grams of a particular nutrient, and don’t like worrying that you ate too much/little at the end of the day, the paleo … Continue reading
Finding Exercise Motivation When Willpower is not Enough
The latest fascinating bit of science uncovered by psychologists that affects all of us in one way or another is decision fatigue. This powerful phenomenon slowly erodes our willpower and decision making ability on a regular basis. It can make a … Continue reading
The Skinny on Obesity – Series
Weeks back we posted an article with CBS News 60 minutes reporter Dr. Sanjay Gupta together with Dr. Robert Lustig shared the latest research that backs up old research kept in the dark due to the American Sugar Lobby, showing that … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition
Tagged childhood obesity, Diabetes, Dr Robert Lustig, fat, fructose, Obesity
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Baby Lima Bean Bake
Limas are members of the kidney bean family and are predominantly available as two main types: large, “potato” limas and small, baby lima beans, which are half the size of the large variety. Another, less common, variety is the large, … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Recipes
Tagged Andre Noel Potvin, baked recipes, bean bake, bean recipes, beans, CHI, healthy recipes, INFOFIT, INFOFIT Educators, Kidney Beans, Lima Bean Bake, Lima Beans, Limas
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London Broil
The term “London Broil” can be a bit mysterious. London broil is not a cut of meat but rather a method of cooking. It was one of the first recipes to become popular in early restaurants and despite its name, … Continue reading
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Tagged Andre Noel Potvin, BBQ, CHI, Grill Recipes, Healthy Recipe, INFOFIT, INFOFIT Educators, London Broil, Steak, Steak Recipe
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Health Risks With Dairy Consumption
According to Walter Willet, M.D., Ph.D – Walter Willett is professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, a professor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School, and the author of Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy: The … Continue reading
Gym Safety
You may think of the gym as a safe place but improper use of machines and equipment can be risky. Before a workout, personal trainers should familiar themselves with the machines and the particular gym’s safety protocol. Watch Andre Noel … Continue reading
Posted in Exercise, Fitness, Professional Development
Tagged gym etiquette, Gym Safety, picking up dumbbell
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Healthy Apple Crumble
Apples and nuts are a classic—and healthful—combination, This version is just as delicious, and allows the flavor of the hazelnuts to shine through. Coconut sugar works the same as regular sugar without the high glycemic effect. A dollop of fresh … Continue reading
Celebrating Earth Day
Many fitness professionals have you been sold that bottled water is healthy water – or so marketers would have us believe. Just look at the bottled water labels or ads: effervescent, deep, pristine pools of spring water; majestic alpine … Continue reading
Posted in Nutrition, Professional Development
Tagged bottled water, earth day, Fitness Professionals, spring water
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