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Core Concept’s Recipe: Healthier Turkey Meatloaf

By mtnsidefitness March 11, 2013 Leave a comment

  Looking for a healthier alternative to Grandma’s meatloaf? Try our ground turkey version from Core Concept’s Fitness Director, Chris Rimer. Ingrediants: 2 lbs. 99% Fat Free Ground Turkey 1 slice Whole Grain Bread, Crumbled 1/3 Cup Egg Whites 1 Small Onion, Minced 1/2 Cup Reduced Sugar Ketchup 1 Teaspoon Garlic, Minced 2 Teaspoons Worcester Sauce 2 […]

The Truth About Lactic Acid

By mtnsidefitness January 29, 2013 Leave a comment

Selene Yeager, Bicycling & Fitbie.com Learn the truth about lactic acid below to find out how it can affect your own rides FACT: It’s a source of energy. Lactic acid, or lactate, is a chemical that your body produces 24/7, even while you’re doing nothing, says L. Bruce Gladden, PhD, professor of kinesiology at Auburn […]

Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds

By mtnsidefitness January 17, 2013 Leave a comment

THURSDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) — Obese children — already known to be at higher risk for heart disease and other ills in adulthood — may also experience more immediate problems, including asthma, learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, according to a new study. “Childhood obesity not only has long-term impact in terms of future heart […]

High-Fat Food Linked With Brain Chemical Changes, Withdrawal Symptoms, Mouse Study Finds

By mtnsidefitness December 17, 2012 Leave a comment

Huffington Post – Posted on 12/12/12 Eating junk food can actually change the brain, spurring symptoms of anxiety and depression if you stop consuming it, according to a new study in mice. Researchers from the University of Montreal found that mice fed diets high in sugar and fat had different chemical activity in their brains […]

TIP: Protein In The Morning & Post-Workout

By mtnsidefitness December 10, 2012 Leave a comment

By: Kristine Lockwood, Greatist.com Protein is the building block for muscle and, since the body can’t store excess for later as with carbohydrates and fat; consistent intake throughout the day is needed in order to keep muscles strong and healthy. But immediately after a full night of sleep or a tiring workout, the body has […]

Four Weeks Notice: How to Stay Fit Before Christmas

By mtnsidefitness December 3, 2012 3 Comments

Written by: Lizzie Fuhr, Fitsugar The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be tough for even the fittest folks. Cooler weather makes working out more difficult, and getting caught up in the hype of the holidays makes putting off a workout even easier. If you’re ready to stick to your plan — and to not […]

Certified: The New Organizations Making Restaurants Healthier

By mtnsidefitness November 26, 2012 Leave a comment

by Shana Lebowitz · Greatist.com When Hooni Kim learned to cook at the French Culinary Institute, he began to use a lot of butter. Today Kim is the head chef at Danji, a Korean restaurant in midtown New York City, and one of the first venues to receive SPE certification. SPE certifies restaurants based on […]

How to Enjoy Thanksgiving On Any Diet

By mtnsidefitness November 19, 2012 Leave a comment

By Shana Lebowitz · about an hour ago · Health I don’t really like Thanksgiving dinner. Blasphemous, anti-American — call it what you will, but I don’t. Fat slices of turkey kind of gross me out; the color of gravy is nauseating; and stuffing sounds like the material inside my favorite teddy bear. While it […]

13 Science-Backed Reasons Tea Is Awesome

By mtnsidefitness October 8, 2012 Leave a comment

by Laura Newcomer · Greatist.com   Put down those saucer cups and get chugging, tea is officially awesome for our health. Before loading up on Red Zinger, make sure that “tea” is actually tea. Real tea is derived from a particular plant (Camellia sinensis) and includes only four varieties: green, black, white, and oolong. Anything […]

7 Health Benefits From Coffee

By mtnsidefitness September 17, 2012 Leave a comment

By: Amanda Chan, The Huffington Post Oh, coffee. The a.m. savior, dispenser of energy and the reason why many of us are able to get through the first parts of our days without looking like zombies. But studies show that we may be benefitting from more than just the energy-boosting caffeine in coffee — we […]

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