With the recent changes in the dietary guidelines and the website formerly known as MyPyramid.gov, some people may be curious what has driven these changes in dietary regulations. The newly released MyPlate has a completely different logo and some new features based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines (see MyPyramid vs. MyPlate blog for more info). [...]
X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘Kinsey’s Blog Spot’ Category
MyPyramid: Sound Nutritional Advice or Guided by Politics?
By Kinsey Cave on August 18th, 2011MyPyramid vs. MyPlate: What’s the difference?
By X Factor Fitness Solutions Team on August 4th, 2011You may be familiar with the online resource MyPyramid.gov, which offers information about the different food groups and the dietary guidelines. Recently, the dietary guidelines have changed, and as a result, so has MyPyramid.gov. The website formerly known as MyPyramid is now known as MyPlate, and with the change came a new look. While the [...]
Summer Safety Tips
By Kinsey Cave on June 21st, 2011Though the official first day of the summer doesn’t occur until June 21st this year, the sun is shining brightly and Houstonians are taking part in summertime festivities. When you look back on your summer, you will most likely want to remember all of the fun times you spent with family and friends. What you [...]
Aqua Training
By Kinsey Cave on May 11th, 2011Now that the summer heat is rising here in Houston, Tx, now is the time to find ways to exercise and beat the heat. One fantastic way to get a great workout and avoid overheating is aqua training, or pool training. Just imagine doing your on-land workout in an environment that has 800 times the [...]
Stress and Stress Management
By Kinsey Cave on April 28th, 2011Stress is something that is encountered on a daily basis. You may feel the effects of stress while sitting in traffic on the way to work, rushing to meetings, hurrying to meet a deadline, or even while competing in sports. While stress can be a positive experience in life, it can also do harm to [...]
