What’s the first thing you do when you’re feeling dragged out and ready to stop and drop? Some people grab a candy bar and others grab a cup of coffee. You can get energy without coffee or sugar and the energy lasts even longer. Unlike both, you won’t come crashing down, create a dependency or […]
One of the latest weight loss aids that are creating some interest are weight loss patches. Clients at Next Level Fitness in Irvine, CA have asked whether these work or are a waste of money. Exactly what are these patches? They work like nicotine patches or pain patches and deliver the ingredients trans-dermally, meaning via […]
Like other types of dairy, cheese provides vitamin A, calcium, healthy fat and protein. Also like other types of dairy products, it’s even better if the milk comes from cows that are grass-fed and organic. There’s a growing body of evidence that questions the benefits and whether cheese is bad for you that considers other […]
You may have turned your nose up when your mother served Brussels sprouts or held your nose and ate one if she insisted. These little miniature cabbages have a far stronger smell when cooked, so many children act the same. Like cabbage, they’re a member of the Brassicaceae family. Just like cabbage, there are many […]
It’s getting warmer and that means beach weather is just around the corner. If you’re out of shape, you’ll miss out on a lot of the fun. It takes energy to keep up with all the summer activities and of course, you want a beach ready body, too. You can start today to get ready […]
There’s a reason we offer meal planning and nutrition help at Next Level Fitness in Irvine, CA. It’s because part of getting fit means eating healthier. That includes eating high fiber foods. High fiber foods contain two classifications of fiber. There is soluble fiber, which dissolves in water and creates a gel. The gel feeds […]
Getting the right fuel before a workout is important. It can keep you going at peak performance until the end. However, you have to choose the right foods to eat after a workout, too. You need fuel to repair muscles and replenish the muscle glycogen you depleted during your workout. Consuming the right type of […]
It’s not a secret that a walk after a big meal can aid digestion. It’s the mild exercise and movement that prevents gas build up and helps food pass through the digestive system. It’s one reason certain yoga poses can help. The gentle movements of yoga has been used for thousands of years to bring […]
What are trans fats? They’re partially hydrogenated oil and at one time were touted as healthy. Crisco is probably one of the best known hydrogenated vegetable oils. It came to market in 1911 and was touted as healthy, since it was made of vegetable oil. Even up to the 1980s, people promoting healthy living promoted […]
There are a lot of different fads people in Irvine, CA, try for their health and to lose weight. A juice cleanse is one of those. People who swear by juice cleanses for health say it detoxes the body, removing harmful chemicals. It also gives your digestive system a rest. Others who are trying to […]