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Conquer The Common Cold with Your Cuisine
Conquer The Common Cold with Your Cuisine By: Morgan Davis, RD, LDN You got your flu shot. You frequently wash your hands… and always for twenty seconds using warm soapy water. You don’t smoke, you get enough sleep, and you get the recommended amount of...
Demystifying Caffeine
Demystifying Caffeine By Morgan Davis, RD, LDN Caffeine has pulled a good deal of negative media attention over the past month, namely the caffeinated beverage 5-hour energy after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of deaths associated with the...
10 Fresh Ways to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
10 Fresh Ways to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers By Morgan Davis, RD, LDN It’s the day after Thanksgiving and if your family is anything like mine, there was too much food prepared. While the meal was cooked perfectly, there's only so many plates of turkey, stuffing...
Your Guide to Remaining Master of Your Health this Holiday Season
Your Guide to Remaining Master of Your Health this Holiday Season By: Morgan Davis, RD, LDN There are lots of different estimates regarding the amount of weight the average American gains over the holiday season. Some articles report an average 7lb weight gain! The...
Not Catching Enough Zzzzz’s? You May be at Risk for Gaining More LB’s!
Not Catching enough Zzzzz’s? You could be at risk for gaining more LB’s! By Morgan Davis, RD, LDN The link between sleep and obesity is not a novel topic. Multiple research studies have illustrated the association of adequate sleep and weight management. ...
Improving Hip Mobility & Relieving Sciatic Nerve Pain
Spinal Flossing: Improving Hip Mobility & Relieving Sciatic Nerve Pain By Stephen Brandis, CSCS Now before you stop reading because you saw the word "flossing" in the title and assume you will be taking a trip to the dentists office I would just like to say it is...
When “Being Dense” is a Good Thing
When "Being Dense" is a Good Thing A Look at the Impact of 'Typical' vs. 'Nutrient Dense' Food Choices By Morgan Davis, RD, LDN According to the 2010 Dietary guidelines a person consuming a 2,000 calorie diet should be eating: 6 ounces grains (at least half...
Food Day with a Healthy Dose of Flavor
Food Day with a Healthy Dose of Flavor By Morgan Davis, RD, LDN The aroma of whole toasted cumin was warming the room just minutes into Wilmington Performance Lab’s celebration of Food Day 2012. WPL hosted a cooking demonstration last night to recognize the second...
All Hail Kale!: The Superfood You Should Be Eating
All Hail Kale!: The Superfood You Should Be Eating By Morgan Davis, R.D. Oh hail Kale, a star among superfoods! With a long history of being used as a plate garnish at the local steakhouse, kale is finally coming into the spotlight. And a well-deserved spotlight at...
Unilateral Leg Training
Unilateral Leg Training By Stephen Brandis, CSCS Another hot topic in the fitness and sports training world is that of bilateral vs. unilateral leg training. Bilateral training refers to working both legs simultaneous as in your traditional back squat, deadlift, and...
The Sour Side to Sugar: Part 3
The Sour Side to Sugar, Part 3: Early Onset Dementia By Stephen Brandis, CSCS In two of our previous posts we discussed sugar; what it is, the different kinds, and why our bodies require it. We also went over how chronically elevated blood sugar levels can be...
Breaking Plateaus and Getting More Out of Your Training
Breaking Plateaus and Getting More Out of Your Training By Stephen Brandis, CSCS If you are new to exercising consistently you'll notice that it is pretty easy to make continued progress. This may be lifting more weight, running faster times, not being so winded...
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