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Salad Sabotage?!?
Today’s contribution is by Alissa Palladino MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT – Registered Dietitian with Good Measure Meals. Salad is often a go-to meal when you’re trying to eat more healthfully. But if you’re not mindful about your choices, that salad may unintentionally be sabotaging your health goals – and your chance of winning FitTrip! Whether or…
Read MoreThe REAL Way to Get A 6 Pack- And It’s Not By Doing Crunches All Day Long!
Today’s contribution is by Jamie Colcord, B.S., CPT, Health Coach – Program Manager at Tuner Athletic Club at Techwood. Flat six pack abs, washboard abs, toned stomach – all of these may be something you are interested in attaining during these 12 weeks of FitTrip. Well I am here to tell you a secret. …
Read MoreTop 5 Foods for Heart Health
Today’s contribution is by our Good Measure Meals Dietitian, Alissa Palladino, MS, RDN, LD, ACSM-CPT. By participating in Fit Trip, you are already taking important steps to protect your heart. Regular physical activity lowers cardiovascular disease risk by boosting “good” HDL cholesterol, decreasing “bad” LDL cholesterol and managing blood pressure. Other lifestyle factors, such…
Read MoreProduce: Beyond Fresh
Today’s contribution is from Good Measure Meals’Olivia Burbi, MS, RDN, LD While the world of nutrition research may sometimes seem uncertain, one recommendation remains the same: eat your fruits and vegetables! Fruits and veggies are nutritional powerhouses, but are still widely under-consumed by most Americans. They are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients,…
Read MoreDear Detox
Today’s contribution is from Good Measure Meals’ Kathryn Shubert RDN, LD You’re ready for a fresh start and the thought of a cleanse or detox may have entered your mind as a great way to jump start your FitTrip goals. But, is it the best way to win? It is even safe? Fact #1: The weight will…
Read MoreSmoothie Sabotage
Today’s contribution is from Good Measure Meals’ Kathryn Shubert RDN, LD Smoothies can be a quick and easy way to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet or to make a speedy breakfast. Smoothies and juices have also been widely chosen as meal replacements and to help shed unwanted weight. Are smoothies really…
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