5 Reasons Why You Should Eat Mushrooms

I regularly include mushrooms in food preparations and they're actually quite high on the list of nutrient-dense foods. Nutrient-dense foods are essentially those rich in health-promoting macronutrients and micronutrients but relatively low…

Turkey Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I don't know about you, but bacon just makes everything taste better to me. Still, I seldom eat it as a main course. Instead, I generally treat it as more of a garnish for meats and omelets or a 'salty' seasoning for salads. Funny enough,…

Is Eating Pork Good or Bad for Your Health?

Is eating pork good or bad for your health? This is one of the most common questions I get asked by family, friends, associates, and followers. Pork is undeniably one of the most consumed meats in the world. Still, many abstain for social,…

A Lettuce-Less Salad

Salads are a great way to get more vegetables and fruits into your diet. But, you don't have to settle for bland, boring, flavorless blends. Here's a quick and easy recipe that's bursting with flavor and nutrition. Makes the perfect quick…

The Best Way to Use a Leg Press Machine

Most health clubs and gyms are packed full of the newest weight lifting equipment. A particularly diverse piece of equipment that I'm often asked about is the leg press machine. As implied by its name, the leg press is primarily designed to…

Fitting Healthy Eating Habits and Physical Activity Into a Child’s Lifestyle

A while back one of my Facebook followers asked a question regarding practical ways parents could implement healthy eating and physical activity habits into their children's "busy school lifestyle." I decided to bypass the quick answer and…

Tips for Implementing Healthy Eating Habits Into a Child’s Lifestyle

There's absolutely no denying that healthy foods give kids the energy they need to function day-to-day. Good foods also supply all the micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) needed for their bodies and minds to develop and mature. When it…

Tips for Implementing Physical Activity Into a Child’s Lifestyle

Daily physical activity undeniably supports healthy growth and development among children. It also reduces the risk of obesity and chronic health problems during childhood (and adulthood). When it comes to promoting physical activity behaviors…

How To Determine Loads, Repetitions and Sets During Weight Training

Weight training fundamentals tend to be a real mystery for many people. This holds especially true when it comes to determining 'how much resistance' and 'how many times' for a given exercise. Whether you're looking to increase the effectiveness…
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Major Conditions Associated with Low Back Pain

Learn More About Low Back Pain At some point in time, almost everyone will experience low back pain as its prevalence greatly increases with age. To learn more about preventing and/or treating low back pain, visit The National Institute of…

Causes of Low Back Pain: Can Exercise Help?

If you regularly experience pain in your lower back, you're certainly not alone. A large percentage of people experience low back pain and its onset tends to increase with age. There are two types of low back pain: Acute and chronic. Acute…

Guidelines for Taking Circumference Measurements

Measuring your training progress is a great way to continously monitor achievement of your general health and weight loss goals. Taking circumference measurements is one of the simplest methods by which you can do this. Using a tape measurer…

Tone Up in 10 Minutes at Home

If you're trying to lose weight or simply maintain your current body weight, resistance training is an absolute must! In addition to enhancing muscle tone, definition and strength, this type of training can substantially boost the metabolic…
The DASH PYRAMID Nina Cherie Franklin

The DASH Pyramid

I've been advocating healthy eating for over 15 years and the DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) eating plan still remains to be among only a few that I've ever endorsed.  This plan was originally developed to protect against…

Garlic and Thyme Sautéed Shrimp

While often shunned due to their relatively high levels of cholesterol, shrimp are inherently nutritious and incredibly beneficial for your health. Here's a quick and easy recipe for shrimp that pairs well with a salad, pasta or virtually…
Sample Weight Training Log

Sample Weight Training Log

Measuring your progress during weight training is a great way to reinforce achievement of your goals. A training log is one of many common methods by which you can do this. Above is a sample log with all weight training fundamentals includ…
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How To Establish Your Weight Training Goals and Schedule

Defining and setting your personal weight training goals is an essential first step in the process of establishing a solid workout routine. When establishing your initial goals, I recommend first focusing on the reason(s) you're engaging in…

How To Choose Your Weight Training Equipment and Exercises

Establishing a solid weight training plan requires strategic selection of your exercises and equipment. I highly recommend that you first establish your weight training goals before even attempting to do this. Time and time again I…

An Unintentional 20-Pound Weight Loss

I've been actively controlling my weight for over 20 years. It isn't always the easiest task, as I'm naturally big-boned with an extreme pear-shaped figure. I've also suffered with food addiction, a condition that led to my being extremely overweight…

Building a Sculpted Lower Body with Weight Training

Having a solid resistance (weight) training routine is critical for weight loss, long-term weight management, and optimal health. Regularly performing a combination of both upper and lower body exercises is also crucial, the latter of which…