Nutrition

Diet Food Imposters
Don't be seduced by "sugar-free" or "fat-free" goodies. Check out 10 low-fat treats that can wreck your diet. 
You've been eating smart despite the weekend movie trips and backyard cookouts. But some of those low-fat meals and snacks may not be as slimming as you think. Before you sabotage your diet, check out this gallery of diet food impostors, and be sure you're really making healthy choices! More

 
Fruit and Vegetables Give Hope for Healthier Hearts
A new study shows direct correlation between healthy eating and a healthy cardiovascular future.
The daily consumption of vegetables and fruit combined with a diet consisting of wholegrain products, fish, beans and small amounts of alcohol can more than halve the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Researchers at Karolinska Institute have analyzed the eating habits of 25,000 Swedish women and found two specific dietary patterns that correlate significantly with a healthy heart. More

 
Healthy Snacks to Help you Boost your Metabolism
The Fitness Institute's Personal Training and Obesity Expert Robert Reames provides some helpful suggestions for snacking to increase your metabolism. 
Certified nutritionist, author of Make Over Your Metabolism, and member of the Gold's Gym Fitness Institute, Robert Reames provides helpful pointers on how to snack healthy and effectively to increase your metabolic rate. According to Reames, the main rule of thumb is to snack on foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. "Avoid eating refined sugars and overly processed foods and focus on choosing more fruits and vegetables," advises Reames. More

 
Tips From the Trainer: Jumpstart your Workout Routine with Protein-Enriched Tuna Patties
Looking for a new and easy way to take in more protein? Gold's Gym Killeen, TX Fitness Manager, Heidi Giles shares her secret tuna patty recipe to help fitness enthusiasts power through their workouts. More


How to Read a Food Label
Reading food labels is the first step to buying and eating healthier food. Gold's Gym Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Danae Hanson, shows us what those labels are really saying. More


Top 5 Power Foods for 2008
Learn how chili peppers can boost your metabolic rate. Robert Reames, provides a list of the top five "Power Foods" to maximize any diet and exercise routine in the upcoming year. More