In this video, Joe highlights some of the most popular diets present in today’s society. Joe discusses not only the diets themselves, but some of the myths and downsides of associated with them. Zone Diet – Balance of protein, carbohydrates, & fat in diet – Two quality snacks a day – Balance Protein: 30% – …
Read MoreBack to the Basics: Supplements In this video, Joe outlines the basic nutrients, vitamins, and supplements that we needs through various stages of our life. You will notice a consistent pattern of some of the main components of health for people at any age: Buffered C, Vitamin D-3, Daily Essentials (comprehensive multivitamin), Omega-3 800’s, and…
Read MoreIn the last video, Back to the Basics: Movement, Joe discussed the reasons why exercise is so important. In this segment, we take it a step further to try to motivate you to move! People know that exercise is good for them, but we do not always do what we know is good for us.…
Read MoreIn this third segment of the Back to Basics Series, Joe DiMatteo discusses the importance of getting our bodies to move. Joe highlights some of the important issues as to “why” we should exercise. Exercise is key to overall health. People who exercise typically tend to live longer. Unfortunately, our society is more sedentary than…
Read MoreThe simple act of sweating is one way the body regulates itself, allowing one to heal and remain healthy. Sunlighten infrared saunas are designed to promote deep, natural, detoxifying sweat. Reports from the United States Center for Disease Control estimate that over 80% of all illnesses have causes rooted in personal environments or lifestyles. In…
Read MoreThis is the second part of the “Back to Basics” series. This video focuses on the core basics of a healthy diet. This is not a “diet” in terms of a fad or something a person should follow temporarily, but focuses more on eating right all the time. The information outlined is nutrition for anyone…
Read MoreThis is the first in a series entitled “Back to the Basics.” The goal is the focus on basic nutrition and health for everyone. In order to jump start your health, we will focus on the importance of detox and how to detoxify your body. This is the first step in getting your body Back…
Read MoreIn continuing with our focus on quinoa, I though I’d add one more recipe. This was actually made last evening for our family’s Super Bowl party. Since quinoa is sometimes a difficult food to get into people’s diets because they may not like the taste or texture at first, this is a great way to…
Read MoreAs mentioned in the previous post, the health benefits for quinoa are plentiful, but so are the options for cooking and eating it! I am always looking for (healthy) recipes for quinoa preparation. I usually make up my concoction for breakfast that simply include cooked quinoa, cinnamon, and whatever fruit I have in the refrigerator.…
Read MoreHere on AskJoeDimatteo.com, we have decided to incorporate a component for our blog that include focusing a different food each week. We will discuss some general advantages and tips about that food. For this week, we are going start with quinoa. I am sure many of you have come across this food before because it…
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