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tomatoWhy does a tomato, eaten in Europe, taste so special that you’re still talking about it a week later? Why doesn’t an American tomato (even an organic one) not compare?

Organic food in the States has become mainstream. The Department of Agriculture sets the standards for which items can wear the coveted green and white USDA Organic label. Yet, as usual, there is always some wiggle room.

Did you know that a food wearing the USDA organic label can contain up to 5% ingredient non-organic material? Also foods that have 70% organic ingredients can indicate that they are “Made with Organic Ingredients” but cannot carry the organic label. (But do you remember to look for that label? Or are you carried away by the proclamation of “organic?” All of this is very beneficial for the major market distributors. Read More→

Categories : Nutrition
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1014727_sunny_beachThe beach. Relaxing for many but stressful for others.

Let’s be honest. Have you been on a beach and thought, “I wish I’d lost a few pounds,” before the bikini, Speedo or bathing trunks hugged your body? All you could do was pull in your stomach and barely breathe while walking on the beach. Not fun.

But it’s a recurring story for many of you around the world who enjoy the beach and the sun. This past week, three inquires came in regarding emergency weight loss, wanting it to happen in just 4 to 5 weeks. “Interesting,” I thought to myself, “now I seem to become the go-to guy for emergency weight loss.”

I have a few tricks up my sleeve. What do expect, having been in the industry more then 17 years, with multiple certifications in fitness, a masters in nutrition and a degree in the culinary arts?

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Categories : Motivation
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