Category Archives: Fitness

10 Amazing Facts About Your Brain

10 Brain Facts

1. Your brain takes a lot of fuel. Did you know that your brain accounts for less than 2% of your body weight, yet uses roughly 20% of our daily calories. 2. Your brain is a picky eater. It demands a constant supply of glucose, primarily obtained from carbohydrates like fruits, veggies and grains. Sugary snacks provide the wrong kind of glucose, and damages cells … Continue reading 10 Amazing Facts About Your Brain »

A Sedentary Life is Hurting Your Health, Personalized Nutrition Can Help

Sedentary Lifestyle

Americans are sitting more than ever. In 2016, the average American adolescent spent 8.2 hours sitting and the average adult spent 6.4. These numbers are significant increases from previous figures, and these sedentary behaviors are hurting our health. Research shows that spending more than six hours a day on your backside can raise blood pressure and elevate your risk for diabetes, obesity and depression. And … Continue reading A Sedentary Life is Hurting Your Health, Personalized Nutrition Can Help »

Is Your Workout Making You Stressed? Personalize it.

Workout adding stress

Exercise is widely considered by health professionals to be an antidote to stress. But what if the type of exercise program you choose is causing stress rather than providing relief? Exercise: One Size Does Not Fit All Dr. Peter D’Adamo believes that individuals have a different physiological response to various types of exercise. In other words, the spinning class that energizes your best friend and makes her feel great may … Continue reading Is Your Workout Making You Stressed? Personalize it. »

Put the YOU Back in Immunity with Personalized Nutrition

Immunity Tips

One of the most common questions we are asked at D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition is, “How can I boost my immune system?” Our answer is simple – we tell them, “Follow the diet. Eat your beneficial foods and be extra careful to stay away from your avoids.” Remember, your blood type is the key to your body’s entire immune system. It controls the influences of viruses, … Continue reading Put the YOU Back in Immunity with Personalized Nutrition »

Chi Breathing

Chi Breathing

What is Chi Breathing? Chi breathing is based upon the Taoist concept of Chi Gong, or Qigong, which represents energy as flowing according to certain routes in your body. Positive release is accessible through refining the breath. The calming, stress-relieving effects of this exercise are remarkable. It can be performed by anyone, regardless of age, fitness, or medical condition. How to Chi Breathe 1. Stand … Continue reading Chi Breathing »

Supplements to Increase Muscle Mass

Supplements to Increase Muscle

Increase muscle mass and get the most out of not only your exercise, but even your regular daily activity. Supplementation, in addition to exercise, can help even the ‘average joe’ increase lean muscle, maintain healthy weight, lose unhealthy fat, feel and look better: Prevent Muscle Loss Increase blood flow to muscles throughout the day, not just during exercise – carrying the vital nutrients to muscles … Continue reading Supplements to Increase Muscle Mass »

Right 4 Your Type Exercise Routine: Mark Moon Fitness

It’s no surprise to learn that there is a confirmed link between physical activity and brain function. A number of published studies have shown that exercise improves a number of aspects of cognition and performance demonstrating that regular exercise does a body good in more than one way! Our friend Mark Moon, of Mark Moon Fitness, offers some brain boosting exercise tips tailored for your … Continue reading Right 4 Your Type Exercise Routine: Mark Moon Fitness »

Winter Activities to Keep Kids Moving

Winter Activities For Kids

Pediatricians recommend that children get 60 minutes of physical activity every day, and finding winter activities to keep kids moving  during the cold, dark days of winter can be a challenge. One way to make sure your kids are getting enough exercise is to incorporate physical activity into their daily routine. As long as children are properly dressed, getting outdoors to play should not be … Continue reading Winter Activities to Keep Kids Moving »

Weight Loss Tips

work out with a friend

We all know it can be challenging to eat right and exercise – and dieting can be even harder when you’ve been doing everything right and the scale does not budge. Here are a few tips for sticking to your plan when you need a little extra motivation. Find a Buddy Studies show that when you have a diet and workout buddy, you’re more likely … Continue reading Weight Loss Tips »

Stress & Personalized Nutrition

Stress can have negative impacts on our health.

Stress is a normal part of life, and our bodies are designed to cope with it. For our ancient ancestors, stress was intense but intermittent- such as escaping from dangerous predators and searching for food. Modern life often subjects us to constant, lower-level stress that piles up and taxes our nervous systems. Eating the wrong foods can also be hard on the body. Adhering to … Continue reading Stress & Personalized Nutrition »