Does drinking raw egg whites really work?

The human body cannot completely and safely digest a raw egg white and also poses the threat of Salmonella. Avidin, which is found in raw egg whites, blocks the uptake of Vitamin B6 (Biotin) causing a vitamin deficiency. You must cook the egg white to neutralize the Avidin and allow your body to safely digest the protein and utilize all its Amino acids.

For those looking to get the convenience of drinking egg whites, without the digestive and health disadvantages, Egg Whites International makes a 100% natural pure egg white liquid protein that is pasteurized and salmonella tested, USDA approved and kosher. The filtering process makes it very easy to drink and mix. The drink is 100% bioavailable which means your body uses all of the protein that you take as opposed to whey proteins which only reaches 70-80% bioavailability. 

Power up your brain with diet and exercise

Throughout your life, your neural networks are constantly rewiring themselves in response to your diet, exercise, work, and social habits. I will talk of some ways that you can tap into this ability of your brain to change its own structure and function through exercise and diet in order to achieve peak mental fitness.

• Forty minutes of aerobic training 3 times a week can increase the size of the hippocampus (lobe in the brain) by 2 percent, which will lead in improvements in memory.

• Sixty minutes of strength training 3 times a week can help improve short and long term memory performance and attention as you age.

• High-intensity intervals or resistance training spikes your levels of healthy brain hormones by releasing a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Two 30-minute sessions a week is enough.

• Your brain uses up an abundance of fuel, so to keep it working properly you need to eat heart-healthy foods such as lean protein, good fats, whole grains, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables.

In order to keep your brain "fit" you must exercise at least 3 days a week intensely. This includes weight training and cardio. Also you must have a balanced and healthy diet, eating every 2-3 hours.

Health Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus has many positive effects on the body. It is a diuretic which helps to reduce bloating and lower blood pressure, especially in mild to moderate hypertension patients. Studies prove it to be as effective as the anti hypertension drug Captopril. When patients drank two cups a day for a month, their systolic blood pressure lowered. It also contains bioflavonoids which lowers cholesterol, improves body circulation and protects cells from free radical damage. Hibiscus contains the electrolyte potassium, calcium and vitamin C which help raise the body's immune system. It also contains antioxidants which provides cardiovascular and overall health benefits. Antioxidants are helpful in flushing out fat, and protect the heart and blood vessels from damage.

If one is looking to lose weight, manage their blood pressure and cholesterol, or simply live a healthier life, Hibiscus tea is an affordable, great tasting way to do so!

Functional Training

Functional movements integrate all major muscle groups from head to toe. They do not require heavy, expensive machines, and can be performed almost anywhere. Some of the many tools used in functional training are, single-leg exercises, Swiss balls, and BOSU balls. These tools offer a proprioceptively enriched (unstable) environment and doing exercises in an unstable environment forces the body to recruit more muscles to stabilize itself, and thus, muscular coordination is enhanced. The use of machines further restricts the movement in an effort to isolate a muscle, however humans rarely move one muscle at a time along a single plane. Everyone uses functional movements in everyday life. Activities such as walking upstairs, carrying groceries, picking up dropped keys, carrying children, crossing the street or getting out of a parked car are all examples of this type of movement. Most orthopedic injuries occur while people are performing the normal activities of daily living outside the gym, so it is important to strengthen these muscle groups.

Riceworks snacks!

Recently I stumbled upon a delicious and healthy snack by Riceworks. They produce gourmet brown rice chips with 5 different flavor options.


The following are all the nutritional benefits:


- Excellent Source of Carbohydrates

- Good Source of Energy

- Low Fat (Especially Saturated)

- Low Salt

- No Cholesterol

- Heart Healthy

- Low Sugar

- No Gluten

- No Additives

- No Preservatives


Riceworks is available at most grocery stores including Whole Foods, Kroger, Walmart, Costco, etc. Instead of grabbing a bag of Lays potato chips, go for the healthy, savory brown rice snacks!

Oatmeal pancakes

The best breakfast is one that has enough fiber and protein to keep you full until your next meal. Oatmeal and egg whites are at the top of the list.


The following is a recipe using these two main ingredients:

• 1 cup of oatmeal
• 6 Egg whites
• 1 Tsp of ground cinnamon
• 1 Tsp of Stevia (calorie-free sweetener)

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, spray non-stick cooking oil on the pan, and pour the batter. Wait for one side to harden before flipping the pancake over and in minutes you will have a delicious and well-balanced morning meal.

Importance of Sleep

According to the National Commission on Sleep Disorders Research, at least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders and another 20 to 30 million experience occasional sleep problems. Chronic sleep loss can contribute to health problems such as weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process and store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect our appetite. Other side-affects include high blood pressure, and a decrease in the immune system’s power.


Today more and more people are getting less than 6 hours of sleep when in fact they need 8 or 9. Making sure you get enough sleep at night will help to prevent sickness and daytime disfunction. 

Emotional issues such as stress, anxiety, and depression cause half of all insomnia cases but your daytime habits, sleep routine, and physical health also play a role. 

Changing bad habits can cure your insomnia or sleeping problems:

• Cut back on caffeine products, especially in the afternoon/night
• Drinking alcohol or smoking before bed interrupts sleep
• Taking naps during the day makes it hard to sleep at night
• Try to have a regular sleep schedule
• Stay away from big meals at night because your digesting may keep you up