All Posts by Pamela Black

Avoid Pesticides When Buying the “Dirty Dozen”

Don’t want to eat fruits/veggies coated with toxins?  Here’s the latest report from the Environmental Working Group, a watchdog organization in Washington, D.C., to help you make more informed choices in the produce aisle. “Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is essential no matter how they’re grown,” said EWG senior analyst Sonya Lunder, “but for […]

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The Healthy Benefits of Drinking Water

Everyone has heard that they should drink lots of water because of the health benefits. And it’s true! It’s the easiest, cheapest, and most impactful thing we can do to nourish our body. In today’s Fit Tip, I talk about the specific benefits of water–some of which which might surprise you. And I’ll share how much water […]

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The Truth About Carbs

What do you think of when you hear “carbs” as it relates to what you should and should not be eating? Many people have it all wrong, and are missing out on one of the essential macronutrients our body needs. In this Fit Tip Tuesday I discuss which carbs you need to eat, in what proportion, and […]

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Why Diets Don’t Work

Diets don’t work. Sure, with many you can lose weight–temporarily. And then put it all back on, and more. Plus most of them are not providing the nutrition you need. See what you SHOULD do to first get healthy, and then losing weight is the side benefit and ultimate result.

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10 Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight

Over a quarter of Americans are obese. With that comes many weight-related health issues.  Here are the  top 10 reasons why America has become a nation of overweight people….avoid them and you can free yourself from our nation’s “fat trap”. Over a quarter of Americans are obese and with that comes many weight-related health issues.  […]

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