Eating healthy with regular exercise can improve your health. This guide is designed to give you an idea of the foods that will help match your workouts. We know that working out is 20% of the equation but nutrition is 80%. Choose to make exercising and eating healthy a way of life for you and your family! Examples of healthy food choices are listed, but not limited to the items below. Each person’s body and needs are different so check with your doctor or a nutritionist for a...
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We focus on our workouts daily but our NUTRITION needs just as much attention! It's hard to get all the nutrients you need each day, which is why Coach Monte uses Juice Plus+. It helps bridge the gap between what you should eat and what you do eat, every day. Click here for more information and to order yours today!
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A few warm days and we're already looking forward to spring! It will officially be spring at the end of the month, so now is the perfect time to spring clean our diets. Read the full article to see how!
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None of us could have known a year ago that we'd still be in the grips of a global pandemic. Our lives have changed during this past year in ways we couldn't have imagined. And while there is light at the end of the tunnel, there are still things we can do for our mental and physical health. Click here to read the full...
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“Try your best to eat and do things that will serve your body, rather than harm it.” That's just one of the tips compiled by a group of dieticians to help us all eat better in this new year. This is a time many of us hit the "reset" and make positive changes for the new year. Eating healthy is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Read more tips...
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It doesn't get cuter than this! Fun and Healthy holiday snacks that kids and adults will love. Check out these ideas!
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We're entering the busy holiday season, when we tend to over-indulge all the holiday treats we're presented with. Having a taste of all the goodies is fine, as long as we do it in moderation. Here are 12-tips for healthy holiday eating. Click here for more!
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Have you ever wondered how many calories you consume on Halloween night? Some news sources have estimated that children consume between 3500 and 7000 calories from Halloween candy each year. But what about the adults who hand out the candy? How many calories do we consume when we hand out Halloween candy to trick or treaters? To read the full article, click here.
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A lot of people don't realize they aren't drinking enough water. Not drinking enough water can impact your health and your weight loss efforts. Learn more about how much water you should be drinking and the importance of it.
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Don't let the extra pounds keep you down. What happens when you fall off track? Here are 12 ways to get back on track.
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Don't let a few extra pounds keep you down. It's easy to fall off track when you're trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Life happens! You ate extra food during the holidays. The family life may have changed. An illness or injury occurred. No matter what, it is possible to get back on track and continue on your healthy lifestyle journey. Here are 12 ways to get back on track.
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As we're maintaining our health by eating right and exercising, we have to be sure we're maintaining our mental health. Stress is a number one leading cause of death. While you're protecting the inside and outside, protect your mindset. To learn more mental health tips read this article.
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For the past two months, the majority of us have been stuck in the house. What happens when you're in the house 24 hours a day? How can you stay healthy in a quarantined world? Check out four simple strategies you can use to stay healthy during these unprecedented times. Click here to review the article.
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Fueling your body with certain types of food may assist with keeping your immune system strong. Here are 15 different fruits and vegetables that will assist in protecting your immune system. Click here to learn more and to stay healthy.
Read MoreDid you know that the body is around 60% water? You are losing water from your body daily, which means you have to replace the water you're losing. How much water should YOU intake daily? Click here to read this article about how much water you should drink and the benefits.
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Eating protein does not have to consist of eating meat. There's growing evidence that replacing animal protein with more plant based protein can benefit your health. To read more about plant based protein dishes, click here.
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Nutrition is key! MBS now has it's own juice. These juices are 100% juice with no added sugars or perservatives. Order yours today by clicking here.
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How do you keep up with your weight loss goals in the new year? Is It a New Year Resolution or Just another New Year Delusion? The New Year is when numerous people embark on making resolutions, especially the resolution for weight loss. Sadly, most do not even follow through a week in taking the necessary steps to succeed with their new resolution. So I ask you…Do New Year Resolutions work or not? Whether a New Year weight-loss resolution is that or just a delusion is based on how...
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This time of year many persons start to stress about what they can't do for their family or missing love ones. Stress doesn't always affect your mind, but your health also. If you're wondering why you can't lose weight during the holidays, it could be due to stress. Learn how to avoid stress during the holidays, by clicking here.
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It's November and we all know what that means. Thanksgiving only comes once a year and this is time when most people pack on the pounds. Make this Thanksgiving different from the past. Prepare yourself before going to table with these healthy tips. Click here to read more about it.
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Fall is slowly approaching and pumpkin flavored products are every where. Are there benefits to eating anything that has pumpkin flavor? Pumpkin has many benefits to it, but like anything else, don't go overboard. Click here to read more about the benefits.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to eat the rainbow? Why is it important to get a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet? It's easy to create and stick with a routine of eating certain types of fruits and vegetables, but do you know how each fruit and vegetable is beneficial to your life? Learn about the eating the rainbow by clicking...
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BBQ! BBQ! BBQ! The holiday is here and the only thing most of think about is, what's on the grill? The only problem is, you want to stay on our health track. What do you do? Click here to get 10 tips for the 4th.
Read MoreYou worked hard all winter to get your summer body. You are finally satisfied with your body and you don't want any setbacks. Now it's time for vacation! How do you remain in control of your nutrition while on vacation? Click here to read a great article on how to not fall back into old habits.
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Eating healthy doesn't have to be boring. There's no need for you to sit in the corner alone at the barbecues. This summer enjoy the festivities and stay on track with your healthy lifestyle. Learn more by clicking here.
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Spring always feel like a new beginning and a fresh start. Learn how to regenerate the power of sunshine, warm weather and more sunlight that can help you and inspire you to spring-clean your world. Click here to learn more.
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February is for lovers! We're either buying chocolate or we're getting chocolate. What do you do when you have been working hard on your fitness goals and you get a box of chocolate? Enjoy it! The key is to not over indulge, but to take everything in moderation. Click here to read about the 5 best and worst chocolates to eat this Valentine's Day.
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The New Year is finally here. Many will be incorporating new fitness and nutrition plans. For some it'll be easy, but for others it could be a struggle to stay on track beyond January. Click here to learn more about staying on track throughout the new year.
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Stress and the holidays are two things that tend to go hand in hand. There are many reasons why people start to stress during the holidays. Most don't realize being stressed can cause havoc on their health. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Click here to learn more about coping with stress during the holidays.
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The holidays are approaching and we all know what that mean. From October to December we have three holidays where we tend to over indulge in candy and food. We eat until we can no longer eat and get upset when we gain the weight back. The good news is we have a solution. Halloween is gone and Thanksgiving is up next. What can you do to be sure you don't over do it? Click here to learn...
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It's fall time and you know what that means. It means the kids in the neighborhood will be knocking on your door for treats. Your children will be trick or treating. You're rushing to the store to stock up on candy to give away. Are you going to make healthy choices this year? We all know the dangers of eating to much sugar. We know the obvious reasons but what about the reasons no one looks at. Click here to learn about the sneaky dangers of Halloween...
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Congratulations, you reached your goal! You wanted the flat stomach, along with toned arms and legs. Now that you have the summer body and summer is almost over, how do you stay on track? Can you survive the fall and winter without having to start over? Click here to find out how to stay on track as the seasons change.
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Have the summer BBQ's caused you to eat more than usual? Did you plan on eating healthy while on vacation but got side tracked? Have you completely fallen off track? If any of these are the case, you're in luck. Here are six ways to get back on track.
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Sometimes you just want to have a good time with your friends during an impromptu happy hour. Before you head out to the next party or happy hour, remember your workout goals. Click here to learn how gulping down that next beer will have a negative impact on your body.
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The summer will be here in less than 30 days. We all love a good cookout/BBQ and we don't want to be the one sitting on the sideline watching everyone else eat. Do you have to bring your own food? Do you stay home? Can you host a healthy BBQ and satisfy everyone needs? What do you do? We're going to share with you some awesome tips on how to survive a cookout without feeling left out and forgetting your healthy habits. As always skip the bread and substitute it with lettuce. ...
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We all deserve a good vacation! Especially when we've been working hard and maintaining our healthy fitness and nutrition habits. So what happens when you slack off of that routine and give in to "vacation temptations?" Don't let going on vacation cause you to back track! Click here for great tips on healthy habits even while you're enjoying a well needed break.
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How healthy is your heart? A normal heart rate is usually 60 to 100 beats per minute. Some experts believe that an ideal resting heart is closer to 50 to 70 beats per minute. How does exercise and nutrition impact it? Click here to learn more about a healthy heart rate.
Read MoreWe've heard it most or all of our life... "Make sure you get at least 8 hours of sleep." But do I really need that much? And if I don't get 8 hours will it affect my workout? Will it affect my eating habits? The answer is yes! Getting a good amount of rest not only affects your daily performance but it also affects your nutrition and workouts. Click here to find out how.
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When the documentary "What the Health" was released it seemed like everyone wanted to become a Vegan. Without the proper research it would seem like being Vegan meant you're eating healthy. But in many cases that's not true. Click here to find out why everything that's Vegan is not necessarily healthy for you.
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We all know that regular exercise is good for the body. Are you aware of how it helps with your mental health? Before, during, and after the holidays many are suffering with depression due to a variety of reasons. Research shows that exercise can help with mild to moderate depression. Click here to read more about your mental health and depression.....
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Gaining weight during the holiday is real! The weight you gain starting from Halloween until Christmas can take more than five months to lose. Don't be part of this group. Click here for some awesome tips to get you through the holiday season.
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With the holidays approaching a lot of people will fall off their fitness regimen. Don't let this be you! Even if you're still working out during the holidays it's easy to gain a few pounds. Remember bodies are made in the kitchen not the gym alone. Here are some tips on controlling your eating during the holidays. Click here!
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Fall is here and winter will be approaching soon. It's that time of year when everyone starts to get lazy and fall off from their workouts and healthy eating. With the holidays approaching it's easy to make excuses as to why you can't cook at home. There is a solution! It's time to dust off that crock pot and create some healthy meals for you and your family. Click here to get some amazing healthy recipes you can...
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Research shows an hour of running may add 7 hours to your life. Running may be the single most effective exercise to increase life expectancy, according to a new review and analysis of past research about exercise and premature death. Read...
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During this time of year when the days are shorter, many people Fall back on their nutrition and workouts. Don't let that be you! Click here to learn more about seasonal produce for the fall and...
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Are you aware that a proper rest plays an important role in your workouts? How important is sleep when you're trying to lose weight, tone, or be active? Click here to find out if you're getting enough rest.
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Most people grab a cup of coffee as soon as they wake up. What if I told you that the first thing you should drink when you wake up is, lemon water? Click here to find out the benefits of drinking lemon water
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Outdoor workouts are great summertime perks. However, there are some drawbacks to working out in the heat. Check out these 6 Tips to avoid summer workout mistakes.
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Summer is all about eating light and healthy. Here are some ideas to keep you on the right track. #9 is one of our favorites! Click here to see!
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Are you getting enough water? Make sure you get half your body weight in ounces! Why? I'm glad you asked! Check out this article!
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Spring will be here in a few days and you want to be ready! Here are some Super Foods to help transition you from your winter eating habits to slim, trim spring habits! http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20667261,00.html
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Cooking takes up a lot of time each day! Wouldn't it be nice to throw a clean, healthy, delicious meal into the slow cooker and go about your day? Well here are some recipes to try! http://www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/7-days-of-slow-cooker-recipes
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Welcome to the New Year! Many of you have made resolutions to eat better and workout more regularly in the new year. Great goals! But everything works better when you have a plan. Here are some ways to jump start your New year's nutrition plan! http://blog.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/2016/01/01/7-ways-to-jump-start-your-new-years-resolutions/
Read MoreWe’re heading into the holidays which for many of us means we’re busier than ever and already looking forward to big holiday meals! Enjoy this time with family and friends but don’t let it derail your health. Read here for healthy holiday eating strategies....
Read MoreWhat parent doesn’t want their child to be healthy and happy? Read more for tips to help set a foundation for healthy eating early. http://www.eatright.org/resource/health/weight-loss/overweight-and-obesity/preventing-childhood-obesity-healthy-eating-tips-for-kids
Read MoreDiet is thought to be partly responsible for about 30% to 40% of all cancers. But diet alone is unlikely to be the "cause" or "cure" of cancer. Although more research needs to be done on diet and breast cancer, findings suggest that physical activity, a healthy diet (particularly one low in fat and high in vegetables and fiber), and a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of breast cancer or the cancer coming back. Read more of this informative article find out which foods can help you...
Read MoreWant to add flavor to your foods the healthy way? Spices offer great variety and nutrients to keep your health and taste buds on track. Read more about the different types and benefits of spices. http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/healthy_spices.html
Read MoreWhich is better during your workout? Read more here. http://www.livescience.com/54548-sports-drinks-vs-water.html
Read MoreThis article is a good reminder to make good choices about your eating but don’t let it become a source of stress. Life is too short! http://www.healthyeating.org/Healthy-Eating/Healthy-Living/Health-Nutrition/Article-Viewer/Article/221/Accentuate-the-Positive-in-Eating.aspx
Read MoreFat doesn’t have to be a dirty word! In fact, our body needs fat, but it must be the right kind and in the right amount. Read more here to find out what’s right for you! http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/good-fats-and-bad-fats.aspx
Read MoreYou know protein is part of a well-balanced diet and will help you reach your fitness goals. But how does it work? And what types of protein are good? Read here for more. http://www.everydayhealth.com/protein/guide/
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What you put into a project is what you get out. Your body and health is your greatest project! We stay healthy from the inside out!
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Do you know how much sugar is too much sugar to consume in a day? According to the American Heart Association, women should consume no more than 25 grams or 6 teaspoons of sugar. Men should have no more than 37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons. Depending on your child’s age, the recommendation is for anywhere between 12-33 grams. The problem is, we’re all getting way too much!! Check out that soda or juice the next time you have one. If the sugar content on that isn’t an eye opener,...
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Check out this story that’s going viral! It’s about what happens to your body one hour after drinking a can of coke. You can see the story here.
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We’ve all made the commitment to eat healthy. Sometimes finding a healthy snack can be tricky. Here are a few snack ideas to keep you on track. If you have other snack ideas, please share in the comments below! We can get a M.B.S. Lab cookbook...
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Working out is only half the battle. You can’t outwork a bad diet. Make sure what you eat is helping to fuel your body not hurt it. When it comes to carbs, they’re not all bad. Knowing the difference between good and bad is key. Check out this article for great...
Read MoreI recently read a great article over at thescienceofeating.com, and it’s worth a read. There’s so much information out there about diet and nutrition that it can be tough to understand what really matters most when it’s time to eat… This article does a great job of breaking down the basics. Read the full article...
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