Snacks can be an important part of a healthy meal plan. They prevent people from getting overly hungry which can help to prevent overeating or making poor food choices at meals. However, it is important to PLAN for healthy snacks that are portion controlled. So many of the snacks that are readily available (chips, cookies, […]
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Updated Exercise Guidlines by American College of Sports Medicine
Frequently, people ask me “how much exercise and what type of exercise should I be doing?” While the answer varies depending on individual goals (weight loss, muscle gain, general health, etc.), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) does provide some guidelines to follow. In July, ACSM just released new recommendations. The recommendations for cardiovascular […]