Archive for July, 2008

Sunlight is D-liscious!

July 20th, 2008 by Angela, Nutritionist

The warning that should appear on sunscreen containers is, "Warning — you’re not getting enough sun." Sunlight is just like a food nutrient that your body needs in order to function in a healthful way. Exposure to sunlight, for example, creates Vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D, as recent studies have shown, is preventativeRead the rest of this entry…



Energy Bars CAN Taste Great!

July 1st, 2008 by Angela, Nutritionist

If you have ever tried a cardboard-tasting energy bar, you know exactly where I am coming from. Although energy bars are a convenient way to fuel your body in and around your workouts, they should also meet one more criteria — gasp! — they should taste good! Fortunately for us, the energy bar makers beenRead the rest of this entry…



Eating Tips for Trips

July 1st, 2008 by Angela, Nutritionist

Whether for business or pleasure, one of the joys of traveling is enjoying the food. Unfortunately, eating out for four days straight can put some pressure on your waistband. Even if you enter the trip with the thought that you are not going to overdo it, that thought is often thrown out the window withRead the rest of this entry…