Sarah Kruse's Articles

Despite being required on packaged food items for more than 15 years, the Nutrition Facts label barely gets read by most consumers. Although a majority of consumers report tha...

When people first see or taste kohlrabi, they commonly react by asking, “What is that?” Sometimes described as octopus-like or as a creature from outer space, kohl...

The quinoa flakes and almond meal provide an extra protein boost in this fig-filled dessert with a crumble topping. Find quinoa flakes in the cereal aisle at health food store...

Fresh figs are a summer treat in the United States, arriving in June and disappearing by September. Tree-ripened figs can be scored at some local farmers’ ma...

Potatoes get a nutritional boost when combined with millet in this filling casserole. The nutritional yeast lends a cheesy flavor, along with B vitamins. Look for yellow, larg...

If you must avoid gluten because of Celiac disease or if you’re interested in adding different whole grains to your diet, experiment with these gluten-free options. In t...

Super easy to whip together, this dairy-free fudge recipe features a surprising ingredient: black beans. Don’t be put off by the legumes—you won’t be able to...

Do you provide health and wellness services to the vacationing population? If not, this could be a lucrative new market for you. Services targeting tourists can include fitnes...

The type and amount of food your clients consume play a critical role in their ability to achieve their fitness goals. Whether the goals include losing weight, building mus...

Teenagers who participate in weight-bearing activities may have stronger bones later in life, suggests a new study in the January 2009 issue of the British Journal of Sports M...

If one of your clients had an eating disorder, would you recognize it? If so, what would you do? In a recent survey, 32% of fitness professionals correctly in...

You’re never too young to be physically active! The National Association for Sport & Physical Education (NASPE) recommends that infants should be encouraged to be ph...

April is National Sleep Awareness Month, and with nearly 70 million Americans affected by sleeping disorders, it’s likely that fitness professionals will encounter clien...

A new study indicates that older women who consume too much vitamin A may increase their risk of hip fracture. Researchers found that women with the highest total intake of vi...

The number of people in the United States who are overweight or obese is steadily increasing and threatens to reverse many of the health gains reported in recent decades. Acco...

. . . Cellu-Lite Fashion Hosiery, which features an ingredient that metabolizes fatty tissues if you wear the panty hose consistently for eight weeks, and which—at $15...

Individuals who take aspirin to thin their blood and ibuprofen for arthritis may be canceling out the aspirin’s benefits, new research suggests. The study found that whe...

Whether you are a gym rat, enjoy a class setting, play a team sport or just like adventure, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has something to offer. Popular fitness classes in A...

Perhaps what is most frustrating about the rising number of people with diabetes, heart disease and obesity is the fact that in many cases exercise and diet can prevent these ...

The new energy drinks available are gaining popularity. Athletes use them to boost performance, college students drink them to pull all-night study sessions and bar goers mix ...

While the number of Americans considered overweight or obese is on the rise, so is the number of Americans who belong to health clubs. Memberships grew from 21 million in 19...

New research may explain why the French, who often consume red wine with meals, have low rates of heart disease despite a diet high in saturated fat—a phenomenon known a...

If you’re looking for reliable health information on the Web, you may want to check out one of the 13 sites that recently received a seal of approval from the American A...

Equipment-based combination classes are popular, not only because they offer participants variety, but also because they deliver an effective, time-efficient workout.

If your female baby boomer clients are interested in raising their resting metabolic rate (RMR) and lowering their percent body fat, let them know that habitual physical activ...

Ever wonder which gives you a better cardio workout—a treadmill or an elliptical machine?

Age-adjusted death rates continue to fall for heart disease and cancer, the two leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for more than half of all deaths each ...

It sometimes seems schools around the country are contributing more to sedentary living among today’s youth than they are promoting the benefits of exercise. Only one stateâ...

Parents, especially fathers, have considerable influence in promoting healthy lifestyles for their daughters. New research presented at the annual meeting of the North America...

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