By: Rick Bellanti – July, 2019 Here we are once again smack in the middle of summer. Time to celebrate the nice weather and long weekends. We are now halfway through the year, time to look back and celebrate any achievements we may have had during the past six months. No matter how small of […]
By: Rick Bellanti – June, 2019 As you find yourself on this new journey to a healthier you, you are on a new lifestyle change looking to get healthy and fit. You’re cutting out certain foods that used to satisfy your cravings, sweets, like donuts and cookies and carbohydrate filled foods, like breads and pastas; […]
By: Rick Bellanti – May, 2019 Lack of sleep in your life can for sure make you miserable, cranky and over tired the next day. In the long run, skimping on sleep can mess up more than just your mood. Studies show getting quality sleep on a regular basis can help improve all sorts of […]
By: Rick Bellanti – April, 2019 When it comes to healthy eating, fats most always get a bad rap. Fats are not one size fits all and are not created equal by any means. Some fats are better for you than others, and some fats may even help with your healthy diet goals, but knowing […]
It sounds pretty simple: The key to healthy aging is living a healthier lifestyle. Eating a healthy diet is very important while we are aging and including some physical activity in your daily routine can go a long way toward promoting healthy aging. Studies show that a good diet as you age reduces your risk […]
By: Rick Bellanti – Feb. 2019 Sugar is one of the leading contributors to obesity and people that consume more sugar are more likely to be overweight or obese. For many people sugar and junk foods can become an addiction just like abusing drugs or alcohol. The more cookies, candy and donuts you consume, the […]
By: Rick Bellanti – January, 2019 Happy New Year everyone. We made it through another year, whether we stuck to our new year’s resolution last year or not, we are still here (if you are reading this). The question you need to ask is are we in better health than we were last year at […]
By: Rick Bellanti – Dec. 2018 Intermittent fasting is quickly becoming one of the most popular health and fitness trends with favorable results for sustainable weight loss from diet centers, nutritionist and weight loss coaches. It is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and not eating (known as fasting). Fasting increases […]
Br: Rick Bellanti – Nov. 2018 I have been writing about health and wellness and the effects of being overweight and what obesity does to our bodies and the health risks involved like developing: Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep issues and more. Now studies are showing fat discrimination is on the […]
By: Rick Bellanti – Oct. 2018 Fiber is an essential part of a healthy diet, and a diet high in fiber may help reduce the risk of diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Fiber is very important to digestion, it is a plant-based nutrient that is also a type of carbohydrate but, unlike other carbohydrates, it […]
By: Rick Bellanti – Sept. 2018 When following a healthy diet, it is important to not only read the nutrition labels on the product you purchase but also understanding what all those numbers mean. Consumers look at food labels for different reasons but no matter what that reason is for each individual, the main […]
By: Rick Bellanti – August, 2018 We all know how important it is throughout our lives to stay healthy and active, especially as we get older. Keeping active and staying fit can add years to our lives and improve our overall happiness and well-being. We also know now, that it takes between two and three […]
By: Rick Bellanti – July, 2018 Six months have gone by since we talked about our New Year’s resolutions, remember those? It’s okay if you don’t, fifty percent of us have moved on from our New Year’s Eve promises to ourselves, within the first six months. If you are still going strong, congratulations and keep […]
By: Rick Bellanti – May, 2018 Did you know there are many diets out there that claim you can lose weight? Did you also know how many there are? Or how many even work? To put an answer on that question is like asking how many songs have been written? Or how many stars are […]
By: Rick Bellanti – April, 2018 Over the last year you have seen me write about what foods to stay away from, what foods make you unhealthy and also cause inflammation in our bodies causing us pain. We even talked a few months back about what foods are too acidic and what to eat to […]