Understanding Fresh Produce Labels
Just about every piece of fruit you pick up has a little sticker on it, and every vegetable has a scanning label associated with it, but I never really realized the numbers on that sticker are code for the way the produce is grown. But if you need more details you can read about 2018 […]
Obesity: A Weapon of Mass Destruction
We are often asked, “How did the two of you get to 400lbs and almost 300lbs?” Our response…Easy! One bite at a time! It was true. We became two obese individuals because we were not being responsible or holding ourselves accountable for the foods we were eating, the bad habits we had adopted, and the […]
Understanding Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
What is Body Mass Index or BMI?
Body Mass Index, or BMI is a statistical measurement of a person’s body weight that is based on both weight and height. It is used as a screening tool to determine what a person’s ideal weight is and also to identify possible weight problems in adults and children.
What is Protein?
Protein is an important part of life and nutrition; it is the substance that composes a large portion of your body’s structure. Next to water, protein is the most abundant substance in the human body. It is part of all body cells and is a vital building block in the growth, maintenance and repair of […]