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This is the 3rd month of Nashua Nutrition’s 6-month plan. For this month’s challenge, we ask you to cut down the soda and sugary juices. Drinks that contain added sugar and added flavors have a high-calorie count. Think about the fact that a can of soda (12 fl.oz) can have about 140 calories and 39 grams of sugar. That’s about 8 teaspoons of sugar! If you swap a few of your high calorie, high sugar drinks for low a or no-calorie drink you will save a few hundred calories a day.

Although weight loss benefits many areas of our lives, it can take a toll on our skin. When we’re gaining weight, it stretches slowly, over a period of weeks and months and years, to accommodate our growing girth.

Sugar found itself trending in 2014, but the trend status wasn’t a particularly positive one. Instead, it could be considered more of a “negative trend”- sugar was talked about, certainly, but the commentary was not at all flattering.

Especially among medical professionals, the discussion regarding the appropriateness of bariatric procedures is a heated one. With strong proponents on either side of the argument, who’s right? Is bariatric surgery a healthy, valid way to lose weight, or a dangerous tool that fails to promote healthy behavioral change

The time to get in shape is now! It’s the beginning of the year, and you are probably trying to find a workout you like and fits your needs. Check out the top trending 2015 workouts. Surprisingly, High-Intensity Interval Training is not the number one fitness trend. Body strength training has taken its place because of it’s “back to basics” idea. These are the regular push-ups, pull-ups and planks idea. This workout is time efficient because you can do them everywhere, and economical because you don’t need any equipment. Sounds like a winner!

You have likely eyed the obscure leafy greens, or furled tendrils of various, exotic fruits and vegetables and wondered, “What is it, and is it good?” After all, the amount produces consumption required in a healthy nutritional regimen can leave you yearning for some variety.

The new year is just around the corner. With a new year, we tend to have new beginnings and new resolutions. This year, Nashua Nutrition wants to help you with your health resolution. If you want to be healthier this year we have a six-month plan to help you reach your goals and be a healthier and happier you. The hardest thing is sticking to your resolutions, but with this plan, you do not have to sacrifice everything at once. Take a look at the month-by-month plan.

On paper, the holidays should be a time of happiness, giving, and joy. The reality is that between the common cold making its way into most homes and the stress of buying those last minute gifts, the holidays can become anything but happy and joyful. That does not mean you have to let the chaos of the holiday into your life. Learn from our list of the best tips and tricks for ensuring your holiday truly is happy, healthy, and memorable.

From your co-workers to your children, getting the common cold seems unavoidable each year. There is no reason to believe that you have to put up with the coughing and running nose. When you give your immune system a boost, you help your body fight off any looming illness. Let’s take a look at the best ways to give yourself a leg up on the common cold.

From your co-workers to your children, getting the common cold seems unavoidable each year. There is no reason to believe that you have to put up with the coughing and running nose. When you give your immune system a boost, you help your body fight off any looming illness. Let’s take a look at the best ways to give yourself a leg up on the common cold.

It’s that time of the year again! Fall is upon us and with it comes pumpkin pie, turkey, stuffing, family, and celebration. While the holidays are a time for joy, many people get caught up in the excitement and forget about the weight loss goals that were set in January. By following the following tips and tricks, you can ensure that you beat the bulge without becoming a holiday grump.

Halloween is a holiday centered on indulgence. Overindulgence, that is: in buckets, literal buckets filled with sugar, just tempting your kids to ruin their dinner.

Fall is here! The change of the leaves and the seasonal chill brings some of our favorite tasting produce. Change up your normal diet and spice up your cuisine with the flavors of the season. Best of all, you’ll be building up your immune system to prepare for the cold season that awaits. 10 Fall Superfoods 1.) PumpkinThe orange flesh of a pumpkin is a tell-tale sign of the high amounts of beta-carotene that it contains. Make it a part of your breakfast smoothie or Fall-themed dessert. 2.) Brussels SproutsOne of the top super greens, Brussels sprouts are high in fiber and have been shown to help reduce high cholesterol. 3.) ApplesThey say an apple a day… Apples are a great superfruit containing high levels of vitamin C, which can help to boost your immunity just in time for the cold season. 4.) BroccoliA classic power vegetable, broccoli is high in folate, antioxidants, and essential cold-fighting vitamins. When eaten raw, it’s been shown to contain cancer-fighting compounds! source: grapplergourmet.com 5.) Sweet PotatoTry roasting these delicious and healthier alternatives to white potatoes – they’ll taste delicious. Vitamin A, C, iron, and potassium are just some of the benefits of sweet potato. 6.) Citrus FruitsAs strange as it may seem, the peak months for citrus are in the cooler months! Prepare for the cold season by eating some citrus fruits that are high in vitamin C. Some of our favorites are grapefruits and oranges. 7.) GarlicWhile you might see garlic in the store year round, the best time to buy fresh garlic is the Fall. Garlic is a natural antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal herb that never loses potency no matter how much you take. A true cold fighter! 8.) Swiss ChardConsidered a super leafy green vegetable, swiss chard is high in vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as calcium and iron. 9.) GingerIts powerful taste is the best clue to the many health benefits it contains. Ginger, like garlic, is a natural anti-inflammatory as well as a digestive aid. It helps to promote circulation as well, ensuring your body gets the nutrients it needs. 10.) PomegranatesRanked in the super antioxidant group along with blueberries and acai berries, pomegranates help to fortify the immune system by removing harmful waste products. The post Stock Up on Fall Superfoods appeared first on Nashua Nutrition Blog.

Here are some of our favorite pre - and post - workout snacks. Snacking before and after a workout is a great way to boost your routine. Eating a snack an hour before working out may give you a boost in energy that will help you workout harder. Eating a high-carb snack prior to your workout is one of our favorite ways to give us an extra energy boost. Consuming a protein snack after a workout can help aid fat burn and weight loss. A high protein post workout snack will also aid in replenishing your muscles. Don’t forget to drink water!

You might be a college freshman who is packed and ready for the school year, but are you mentally prepared for the health-related challenges you might face?  Read the following tips to help navigate the first year of college while sticking to a healthy lifestyle.