Beet Juice: The Sport Nutrition Super Food

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Beets are sadly overlooked and misunderstood. Did you know that these red root vegetables are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, not to mention dietary fiber? Couple these benefits with the fact that beets are extremely low in calories, and you have a veggie that provides the greatest bang for … [Read more...]

5 Healthy 4th of July Barbecue Tips

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The 4th of July is coming up, and for sure, people are going to get together and have barbeques in the fresh air with their friends and families. When you hear the expression “barbecue”, you instantly imagine juicy, fatty pork ribs or high sodium, greasy sausages with Pepsi or Sprite soda. … [Read more...]

Five Benefits of a Low Sodium Diet

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There is no doubt that the typical Western diet is loaded with sodium. A single hamburger from your favorite fast food joint will provide nearly an entire daily allowance of sodium in a single serving. However, high amounts of sodium can be detrimental to your health in a number of ways. That is why … [Read more...]