Defloured
December 8th, 2014 // 1:10 pm @ Coach Erik
Coach Erik here: One of the single greatest things you can do for your health and waistline is to cut back on the amount of refined carbohydrates in your diet. Meals /snacks rich in these high glycemic foods lead to a sudden surge in insulin levels and are associated with weight gain, inflammation and many […]
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Want to Feel More Energized, Focused & Happy? Eat These.
November 11th, 2014 // 2:26 pm @ Coach Erik
Coach Erik here: What you eat has an immediate impact on how your feel, your productivity and as your overall health and wellness. My offering today is my top three go to foods for feeing more happy, energized and focused. 1) Avocado: A nutritional juggernaut, avocado is rich in energy producing monounsaturated fat […]
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How to Easily Cut 500 Calories Per Day
July 9th, 2013 // 4:42 pm @ Coach Erik
Coach Erik here: When it comes to weight management consider using a smaller plate. Studies show replacing a 12 inch plate with a 10 inch plate can reduce your caloric intake by up to 500 calories. And you won’t feel any less satiated researchers say. Take away: A simple way to create […]
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Get Hot & Get Healthy w/ Chili Peppers
March 21st, 2013 // 1:33 pm @ Coach Erik
Coach E here: The superfood superhero of the day is peppers. Peppers contain a powerful healing compound called capsaicinoids. This is particularly true of chili peppers which derive their heat as well as their anti-inflammatory, analgesic (pain relieving), anti-cancer, heart healthy effects from high levels of capsaicinoids. In addition chili peppers: 1) Can assist in […]
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Superfood Superhero: Quinoa Porridge
March 18th, 2013 // 12:26 am @ Coach Erik
Coach Erik here: This weeks superfood superhero is a recipe for my quinoa porridge. This delicious superfood mix is a nutritional juggernaut that will give you that morning pow! Coach E’s Quinoa Super Porridge: 1) ¼ cup Arrowhead Mills Quinoa & Whole Grain Rice Cereal http://bit.ly/YHYP7u 2) 2 Tablespoons Chia seeds 3) 1 teaspoon […]
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Going on the Juice
January 2nd, 2013 // 10:21 pm @ Coach Erik
Coach Erik here: The news is chock full of professional athletes who have used performance enhancing drugs (juicing) to take their performance to the next level. I have to come clean, I’ve been “juicing” lately. However, my version of juicing has nothing to do with injecting drugs into my bloodstream. The juice i’m taking consists of […]
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Happiness Diet
November 13th, 2012 // 2:38 pm @ Coach Erik
Coach Erik here: 50 million Americans go on a diet each year. For most of us the goal is to lose weight, however I offer what we really want deep down is to feel happy, empowered and loved. We’ve been brainwashed into believing that once we hit our goal weight we will achieve these powerful […]
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Quick Fix Diets Don’t Work. This Does.
February 3rd, 2012 // 4:27 pm @ Coach Erik
Coach Erik here: Quick fix diets lead to long- term frustration. I believe the solution to eating well for life lies in the principal of mindful eating. Mindful eating can help you: 1) eat in a way that supports abundant fitness and wellness. 2) cultivate a positive, empowering relationship with food that does not require […]
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Sweet on the Sweet Potato
October 3rd, 2011 // 3:14 pm @ admin
Coach Erik here: This week’s superfood spotlight is on the mighty sweet potato. The sweet potato is a nutritional juggernaut and considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Here’s a snapshot: Sweet For Your Health: Sweet potatoes are loaded with vitamins and minerals and have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties can […]
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Stress Relieving Superfoods
October 3rd, 2011 // 3:14 pm @ admin
Let’s face it we all get stressed out sometimes. In fact many of us deal with varying degrees of anxiety and overwhelm on a regular basis. The good news is in addition to stress reducing activities such as exercise, and mindful breathing, there are a number of superfoods that can really assist us in managing […]
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