Category Archives: General

20 WORST DRINKS IN AMERICA

By Jessica | Published: July 24, 2010
Men’s Health.com has listed these as the 20 worst drinks and compared them to their sugar equivalent. YIKES!! This is truly diabetes and heart disease-in-the-making. We CAN make better choices! 20. Worst Water Snapple Agave Melon Antioxidant Water (1 bottle, 20 fl oz) 150 calories 0 g fat 33 g sugars Sugar Equivalent: 2 Good [...]
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NEW Research Study Published – JP+

By Jessica | Published: July 24, 2010
To our healthy Juice Plus takers – a new study has been published on the effects of JP+ and systemic inflammation (which is a leading factor in development of disease). Read below for more details. Keep taking your Juice Plus everyday – it is doing amazing things in your body!!!! Juice Plus+ News: University of [...]
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Quote of the Day

By Jessica | Published: June 15, 2010
“The Sensible Eater: Someone who lets the Food Guide Pyramid guide his/her choices. Emphasis is placed on foods with the highest nutrient quality (like fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean poultry and fish, low fat milk products, nuts and unsaturated oils). But, sweets and high fat foods are also enjoyed in moderation, and without guilt! [...]
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Quote of the Day

By Jessica | Published: June 2, 2010
“It’s easier to maintain good health than regain it once it’s lost.” - Dr. Kenneth Cooper, preventative medicine and lifestyle fitness leader
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FREE Upcoming Seminars

By Jessica | Published: May 31, 2010
A free talk on Friday, June 4th Why would an MD take the time to learn about Nutrition? What Everyone Deserves to Know A life-changing event!! Learn how to reduce your risk for degenerative disease Learn how to have better health outcomes at all ages by having a strong nutritional foundation. Speaker: Dr. Candace Corson [...]
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Have You Tried These? Yum!

By Jessica | Published: May 31, 2010
When it comes to quick, convenient food, it’s hard to know what to grab that’s actually nutritious. When hunger gets the best of us, we often reach for the closet thing in sight, even if it’s packed full of sugar, bad fats, chemicals and artificial yuck. Here are two snicky snacks I’ve had recently that [...]
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FREE Upcoming Seminars

By Jessica | Published: February 13, 2010
A Webinar on Wednesday, May 5th at 3pm  “Fueling the Body for Repair – The importance of nutrition in sport” Speaker: Dave O’Brien Login and Phone Number: please email  me for info – jessica@valeotraining.com Dave will be speaking on: - Why Nutrition is the cornerstone of good health - Combating the effects of exercise induced oxidative stress [...]
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DITCH THE DIET

By Jessica | Published: January 12, 2010
Happy New Year! Jill Tanis, one of our Valeo health partners, is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor for woman and an inspiration to all who hear her speak. If you would like to learn a fresh approach to your relationship with food, this is the class for you! Learn the 5-point philosophy Jill uses with her clients to permanently change their [...]
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FAMILY MATTERS

By Jessica | Published: December 31, 2009
Hope College has a fantastic Wellness Program in place called Hope’s Healthy Options (H20 Wellness). Valeo is blessed to be one of those options – Mike and I are the personal trainers available at the DeVos Fieldhouse and I lead 2 group classes, each twice a week, called Muscle Movements for the faculty and staff. Since Hope is on Christmas break for [...]
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