Don’t Trust the Soda Companies

A lot of people have been reducing the amount of soda in their diets, and some have even eliminated them all together. If you are in either of those groups, you deserve a pat on the back. You’ve taken a great step towards improving your health.

It should come as no surprise that the soda industry is not too happy. As the sales of soda have been decreasing, Coca Cola started a new ad campaign that stated that diet soda, containing the artificial sweetener aspartame is a safe alternative to regular soda. We all know that this is the further thing from the truth!

Coca Cola then released a study that stated diet soda drinkers lost weight faster than those who didn’t drink any soda at all. Spoiler alert: The study was industry funded… and received a lot of criticism (most likely because it isn’t true).

Purdue University researcher Susie Swithers, Ph.D., whose own
research showed that diet drinks promote heart problems and animals fed
artificial sweeteners develop a disrupted metabolic response to real
sugar, called the study “fatally flawed.

The fact are in front of you. Be smart. Talk to your nutritional professional for real help losing weight and getting healthy!

A Excuse to Head to the Spa!

Fun fact: Saunas don’t just feel good, they are good for you!

Historically sauna’s have had a longstanding tradition of use. Here in the United States we usually find them at the spa or gym, but in some Eastern European countries they can be found in nearly every home! They are used for relaxation, detoxification and more!

In the worth of athletics they are becoming increasingly popular. While it sounds like they would be great for post game relaxation, that’s not the reason athletes are flocking to them. According to recent studies, increasing your core temperature for short periods (like in a sauna) may offer great improvement to athletic performance! This is because of hyperthermic conditioning. There are many benefits including increased endurance and the growth of new brain cells!

So what are you waiting for? Get to the spa!