Summer festivities bring a wide variety of different food settings. From beach days to backyard barbecues to day hikes, these activities can encompass a big chunk of your day and interrupt regular meal times. Satisfying snacks are a perfect solution to these long summer...
I just have to eat less and move more?Is weight loss that simple?Now more than ever we are hyper focused on specific nutrients, foods and repeated dieting. Yet processed food consumption has increased and Americans are more overweight than ever with the health risks that...
Collagen is a protein. It’s derived from the Greek word GLUE.It’s the main component of various connective tissues in the body. It’s present in fibrous tissues such as tendons and skin and makes up ~30% of whole body protein content.. There are 3 main types of collagen...
Sound familiar…“I already screwed up and had 1 cookie, so I might as well have 3 more.”“I’ve been so good on my diet, I deserve to have this.”“I fell off the wagon this weekend, so I’ll start again Monday.”“If I can’t do an hour of...
Adequate high quality protein can improve satiety, help manage weight, help manage blood sugar and prevent high blood pressure.Optimal protein intake is between 1.2-2 g/kg of body weight. Depending on age, activity level, and lean body mass.Protein is digested slower so we don’t get the rapid...
“Finish your plate before you can leave the table.”“You have to eat your (canned slimy spinach) vegetables before you can have dessert.”Of course you’re never going to want to eat spinach again when this is your introduction to vegetables. These are food rules just like any...
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It’s totally confusing with all the nutrition labeling and various options of poultry to purchase at the store.Whatever your reason for purchasing...
Time is the #1 excuse I hear from people limiting them from moving forward with prioritizing their health and nutrition.Typically you have made other things that are important to you fit into your busy life…Exercise classes, frequent social events, Netflix, social media scrolling. It’s more...
Build a Healthy MealMake half of your plate veggies and fruit. Add color and variety to your plate.Add Lean Protein Think chicken, turkey, lean beef, pork, fish, seafood, eggs, beans, tofuInclude Whole GrainsLook for “100% whole grain” on the food label, and as 1st ingredientWhole grains...