Tips: 1.) Eat every three hours to help increase metabolism. 2.) Per day, eat 500 calories less than you burn. 3.) Rest as little as possible between exercises or sets. 4.) Lift enough weight to "fail" at 15-20 repetitions (reps). Monday- Chest: 3 different...
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Unfamiliar Ingredients Free of Gluten
This is a detailed list of gluten free foods and ingredients. Keep in mind, just because something is gluten free, doesn't necessarily mean it's healthy. Refer to your "Diet" page for healthier nutritional guidance. Acacia Gum Acesulfame K Acesulfame Potassium...
read moreMuscle Building Plan
Tips: 1.) Eat protein every three hours to help build muscle. 2.) Aim to eat your body weight in grams of protein per day (200 lbs = 200 g of protein). 3.) Eat 500 more calories per day than you are burning. 4.) Rest no more than 2-3 minutes in between exercises or...
read moreWhich fats are in your food?
1. Saturated Saturated fats have a chemical makeup in which the carbon atoms are saturated with hydrogen atoms. Saturated fats are typically solid at room temperature. Eating foods that contain saturated fats raises the level of cholesterol in your blood. High...
read moreGetting the Family Gluten Free
Are you having a hard time convincing your family members to get tested for gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease? If you suffer from gluten intolerance or Celiac disease, chances are someone in your family may also. It can be very difficult to convince someone close...
read moreEstimate Your Caloric Budget
Here is an estimate of your caloric-intake according to your age and gender. Average daily calorie needs are based on moderate activity: Men 1-3 yrs. old = 1250 calories 4-6 yrs. old = 1700 calories 7-10 yrs. old = 1975 calories 11-14 yrs....
read moreCan Eating Gluten Lead to Infertility?
In the United States, roughly 10% of the population is affected by infertility. Shockingly, 20% of these infertility suffers are given an unexplained diagnosis. Many simply state they’re unable to get pregnant even having no underlying medical conditions apparent....
read moreGoing Gluten Free Vegan
When eating gluten free, you often feel like animal protein is all you have left. But, for those you choose not to eat animal proteins, what so you do? Transitioning to a gluten free vegan diet may take some getting used to, but it may be beneficial to your health in...
read moreUnfamiliar Ingredients to Avoid
This is a list of ingredients that are unsafe to eat when on a gluten free diet. Use this list to refer to when preparing your meals, eating out, or checking food labels at the grocery store. Some items on this list to have gluten free versions. Make sure any...
read moreGluten Free Drug List
All of the following medications are gluten free unless altered and/or specified otherwise. Manufacturer will be in the parenthesis when a generic drug is listed. Abilify Accolate Accupril Acetaminophen w Codeine 30 mg (Teva) Aci-Jel Aciphex Actifed Actonel Actos...
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