55 Results for tag: fitness

eBite: 12 Tips For Eating Healthy On A Budget

Feeding a family can be an expensive so it's unfortunate when unused food goes to waste. More than 1/3 of food produced globally is wasted or spoiled. Americans throw away up to 40% of the food they buy, and organic matter in landfills provides 20% of methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes considerably to climate change. Maximizing ... More

“Keep On Sipping This Summer” Hydration Calendar

Water is important to the body at all times, but especially in warm weather. Keep your body healthy and happy with the easy-to-follow tips and facts found our “Keep on Sipping this Summer” Hydration Calendar. View your tips for sips here or stop by the 2nd floor Wellness Center to pick up a copy. More

eBite: Don’t Skip Breakfast + Recipe

Not only is breakfast the jump start everyone needs to energize their day, but breakfast is also linked to many health benefits, including weight control and improved performance (as long as you choose a healthy breakfast of course). Breakfast provides the body and brain with fuel after an overnight fast - that's where its name originates, breaking the ... More

eBite: The Truth About Fats

For years, a low-fat diet was touted as the key to losing weight, managing cholesterol, and preventing deteriorated health. But it turns out that more than the amount of fat ingested, it is the types of fat you eat that really matter. Bad fats increase cholesterol and your risk of certain diseases, while good fats protect your heart and support overall ... More

We’re Good For Dads

Show Dad how much you care about his health and fitness. Share your Body Zone wellness experience with him through a TWO-WEEK FREE PASS … JUST FOR DADS OF MEMBERS! How it works: • Offer available until June 23, 2017 • Member must accompany Dad to sign up with a Body Zone Member Advisor • Pass expires on August 31, 2017 Learn ... More

eBite: Raw vs. Cooked Veggies

Do vegetables lose their nutritional value when cooked? Raw foodists argue that cooking kills vitamins and minerals in food and denatures the enzymes that aid in digestion, but it turns out that raw vegetables are not always healthier. A 2008 study from the British Journal of Nutrition noted that subjects who followed a strict raw food diet had ... More

Member Appreciation Day on June 13

Join us as we celebrate YOU during Member Appreciation Day on Tuesday, June 13! Enjoy free, fun and good-for-you programs, activities and parties -- our way of saying thank you for being a part of the BZ family. Schedule of Events (All programs except for Breakfast Break and Healthy Happy Hour require advance sign up at Guest Services. See program ... More

eBite: Build A Better Burger

It’s grilling season and burgers top the list of the most popular foods to slap on the grill in summer. Not only is it the quintessential comfort food, it is truly an American classic too. The trouble is, a broiled quarter pound hamburger has 20 grams of total fat, 8g of saturated fat. So can you indulge, without ruining your diet and hard work at the ... More

eBite: Eat Your Bulbs + Recipe

Allium vegetables, often referred to as bulb vegetables, are aromatic vegetables used widely in cooking to add flavor to many dishes. Their earthy and pungent sweetness can transform any dish, and the sulfides that give them their strong aroma have been linked to a reduced risk for breast and colon cancer and have disease fighting antioxidants such as ... More

eBite: Let Your Plate Control Your Portions + Recipe

Most dieters agonize over what to eat for their dinner. Now, research has suggested that those who want to lose weight should think instead about the plates on which they serve their meals. Does the color of your plate affect how much you eat? A new study by Dr. Brian Wansink et al from Cornell University indicates that it does -- or more specifica... More