Myth.
This is one of the most commonly used phrases in the fitness world and it is incorrect. One pound of fat and one pound of muscle both weigh one pound. One pound of feathers and one pound of rocks both weigh one pound.  That being said, muscle is denser than fat and takes up less space. One pound of muscle also burns more calories than one pound of fat. Estimates indicate that one pound of muscle burns roughly fifty calories per day, while one pound of fat burns approximately two …

by Kate Haisch
Sumo wrestling is an ancient Japanese sport; where the heavier you are the better! They stare each other in the eyes and slap their feet and enormous thighs, trying to break their opponent’s courage. One of the heaviest sumo wrestlers, or rikishi in Japanese, was Hawaiian born Konisiki. He weighed 630 at his peak. So, how do sumo wrestlers get so big?

Sumo Wrestlers’ Tricks for Getting Big

Don’t eat breakfast. Sumo wrestlers never eat breakfast. This is a great way to slow your metabolism way down and will definitely …

by Manuel Villacorta
What is the new trend in nutrition?  Is it organic, local, low-carb, high carb, or low-fat?  Is it wine and chocolate or some other fabulous quick fix for health?
When it comes to food, we are all too familiar and confused by the various trends that have popped up over the years.  Do we choose to eat local or pick that organic and exotic fruit picked from a thousand miles away?  And what is the real story on carbohydrates?  How does wine, chocolate, and fat really affect us?  It …

On days when staying awake and focused seem nearly impossible, how can I keep my energy up during the day without ruining my diet with too much caffeine and sugar?
Before we talk about nutrition, we need to talk about sleep. Just cutting down your sleep by one hour will have a huge negative effect on your energy for the rest of day. Nutrition For You doesn’t recommend a particular number of sleeping hours per night.  We all have our own individual sleep needs but it is very important to realize …

by Kate Haisch
Breastfeeding is one of the best things a mother can do for her newborn. It offers extraordinary benefits for both mother and child. However, breastfeeding can be very demanding, which is why it is vital for a nursing mother to eat a healthy and balanced diet to ensure that both she and her baby are getting all the nutrients they need to support their activities.
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by Kate Haisch
This is a great question!  I would like to clarify the difference between food as comfort food and food as reward.  Enjoying pleasurable or comfort food is natural and healthy.  But when you make food a goal, a punishment, a reward, or emotional fix, then you get into unhealthy habit territory.  Food should not be used to fix a bad day or to celebrate a good day.  If you want a cookie, it should be because you want to sit down to enjoy it, not because you feel you …

by Kate Haisch
Whether or not to buy organic or conventionally grown foods is a big topic that many of our members contemplate. Read on to learn more about which items you should consider buying organic and where conventional foods are sufficient.
The Clean and Dirty Details of Organic
Organic foods can be 50% more expensive than conventionally grown foods. However, the more organic foods you eat, the less pesticides you consume. It is especially important for children to consume organic foods. New studies suggest that pesticides are linked to ADHD, obesity, diabetes …

Key to the Cure is a women’s cancer initiative in partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund and Saks Fifth Avenue. Fertile Hope is pleased to return as the beneficiary of this charitable shopping initiative to help fight women’s cancers.
Nutrition for You will be participating in the Women’s Health & Wellness Fete in the  Saks Fifth Avenue on Friday October 17th and Saturday October 18th, 2008.
We will be joining the great folks working with Key to the Cure, and providing Nutrition information regarding an anti-inflammatory diet to …