by Vicky Garcia | Nov 2, 2014 | Blog, Fitness
When was the last time you switched up your workout? If your idea of a solid workout is sweating it out on the elliptical for an hour each time—and nothing else—you’re definitely plateauing, and not getting enough out of your time. If you’re doing the same... 
by Vicky Garcia | Jul 20, 2014 | Blog, Nutrition
Sugar alcohol is a kind of alcohol prepared from sugars. These organic compounds are a class of polyols, also called polyhydric alcohol, polyalcohol, orglycitol. They are white, water-soluble solids that occur naturally and are used widely in the food industry as... 
by Vicky Garcia | Jun 16, 2014 | Blog, Nutrition
These are signs that your self-control could use a little work. Are you in control when it comes to food? This is a tough question to answer, simply because so many of us seek in tempting aromas and sweet and salty snacks. Mostly when you see someone eating something... 
by Vicky Garcia | Jan 7, 2014 | Blog, Nutrition
Salt is sodium plus chloride. Both are minerals. Salt is made up of 40% sodium and 60% chloride. It’s that 40% that causes so much concern among doctors today. Their findings point to the dangers of people overdoing salt intake in their daily diets. High blood... by Vicky Garcia | Oct 1, 2013 | Blog, Nutrition
Downing a cup of Coffee before your workout provides more than just an added energy boost—there are a whole slew of health benefits that come along with it. (In moderation, of course) Here’s five reasons it’s time to power up with black coffee. 1....