August is National Peach Month! Visit your local farmer’s market this month for fresh, locally grown peaches. Peaches are small, but packed with essential nutrients....
August 3rd was National Watermelon Day! It's not too late to celebrate by having a slice of juicy watermelon this week. Did you know that this fruit is over 90% water! Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin A (important for eye health and boosts immunity) and C ...
Written by: Grace Poppe, Membership Consultant, O2 Fitness-Falconbridge...
Corn is classified as both a vegetable and a grain. Kernels of corn are vegetables, but popcorn and the processed corn used to make muffins and cereals are grains....
Written by: Paul Hodges, General Manager, O2 Fitness Cary...
Written by: Drew Schultz, Personal Trainer/Kinesis Instructor, O2 Fitness-Falls...
Edamame, for those who don’t know, are simply boiled green soybeans. They are rich in fiber and protein and a great source of vitamin C and vitamin A....
Written by: Lauren Stewart, Personal Trainer, O2 Fitness Chatham...
Written By: Jason Peters, General Manager, O2 Fitness Chatham...
Walnuts are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which may improve blood lipids and other cardiovascular disease risk factors. They are also an excellent source of antioxidants and a good source of protein, fiber, magnesium and phosphorus. Studies have found that a ...