X-Factor Fitness Solutions Blog Archive for the ‘Nutrition’ Category

Reading Nutrition Labels

By Matt Trudo on May 2nd, 2012

Before one can begin to understand how to tell if the food they are eating has the right “stuff” in it, one has to understand what the “stuff” on the nutrition label is. That understanding begins with just a few simple points.   Point #1- Understanding the difference between a Macronutrient and a Micronutrient Macronutrients [...]

Healthy Recipe Makeover Contest At Work

By Carol Nave on February 15th, 2012

  You can get your employees interested in healthy cooking and healthy eating by holding an inter-office recipe makeover contest.  It’s lots of fun, and can teach employees new skills such as reading nutritional labels, healthy substitutes for typical foods, and basic healthy cooking techniques.  Here are some ideas of how to get started: 1.  [...]

Healthy Eating in the Workplace

By Carol Nave on February 15th, 2012

Even though the way we eat has an unfathomable impact on our weight and consequently our health, I guarantee that none of your employees set out in the morning to sabotage their opportunities for a healthy life.  There is no question that obesity, which leads to increased illness and disease is on the rise.  Americans [...]

Back to Basics

By Carol Nave on January 2nd, 2012

There are a few basic areas that you can focus on that will impact your health in a big way.  If you think about these things as you create a health and fitness plan, you’ll be well on your way. 1.  See your doctor annually.  Getting an annual physical will give you great data about [...]

Healthy Party Food Options

By Matt Trudo on December 5th, 2011

Whether it’s the holidays, a superbowl party, or a birthday, social events can cause a real challange for your diet. Most people think of those times as “cheat days”, but with a  little research and a few minutes in the kitchen, you can still have your favorite flavors and a great time without the guilt. [...]