Basic Nutrition Info

  There are six basic essential nutrients.  There are three nutrients that provide energy to your body in the form of calories. These three are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. The other three nutrients are vitamins, minerals, and water. These three do not provide you with any calories, however they are essential to all metabolic activity [...]

Is Michael Phelps really helping kids lose weight?

  I just recently came across an article that just made me a little mad. Here is why. United States Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps signed a deal with Kellogg’s to promote health and fitness to children in an attempt to help children become more active. This is a very important topic, because obesity rates [...]