CAND BLOG
The New ACSM Exercise Guidelines: What RDs Should Know
By: Katie Murtha MS, RD On June 28th, 2011 the American College of Sports Medicine issued new recommendations on the quality and quantity of exercise for adults. While there are many similarities, there are a few new recommendations. No matter in what area you currently practice, I’m sure many of you are often asked questions about exercise because it’s…
Exercise intensity makes a difference
Persons who performed moderate to intense exercise regularly, were 40% less likely to experience a stroke as compared to those who did not exercise at all.
Family Fitness
Nutrition and physical activity can be a family affair.
Get Fit While You Sit
Did you know the average American who works a “desk job” could be seated for approximately 9 hours every day. When pursuing a healthier lifestyle, it is important to capture every minute and get fit while you sit!
Simple snacks to save your sanity
by Lauren Kime, RD, LDN In last week’s post, Brooke touched on a detrimental state referred to as hangry. Hangry is a state of anger and irritability resulting from being hungry. It can creep up in the late morning hours before lunch or in late afternoon hours late in the day when productivity is vital…
HANGRY
HANGRY: When you are so hungry that your lack of food causes you to become angry, frustrated or both.
Paleo Principals: A Blast from the Past
The paleo, or caveman, diet is more than food choices but is an encompassing lifestyle choice to return to the “default” setting by embracing our instincts to hunt, gather and move.
New Year’s Resolutions You Will Want to Keep
It is important for goals to be S.M.A.R.T, or specific, measureable, attainable, realistic and timely. Take note of how the following common health and wellness New Year’s resolutions are transformed by these principals.
Don't Make New Year Resolutions…Make A Behavior Change!
Why can’t I keep my resolutions you may ask yourself? For starters, your approach is all wrong. Don’t approach a healthy lifestyle as a provisional task you only make to break.
Healthy Holiday Survival Guide
From Thanksgiving to New Years, the holiday season is one of the hardest times to keep your health on track…
Don't Let Your Candy Consumption Spook You This Halloween!
How to avoid those extra candy pounds this Halloween!
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