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Carbohydrates are one of the 3 macronutrients essential to human nutrition alongside protein and fat. Despite common misconceptions about carbohydrates being fattening, they play a critical role in health, performance and metabolic function, especially when the right types are chosen. Carbs provide the body’s preferred energy source At the most basic level, carbohydrates are the body’s primary fuel source.  When digested, carbs break down into glucose, the main sugar the body

Let’s be real: vacations are supposed to be relaxing… but if you’ve ever spent three days in paradise waiting for nature to call, you...

The term ultra processed foods (UPFs) is a hot topic at the moment. But what does ultra processed really mean?  Isn’t all food processed?...

“Feel Lighter and More Energetic” is what Metamucil says to convince us to buy their product. Metamucil suggests taking 3 gummies a day...

Eating seasonally - consuming fruits and vegetables at their natural harvest times - offers numerous benefits, including enhanced flavor,...

We all have nutrition habits we would like to change, whether it is late night snacking, emotional eating, or boredom eating.  Breaking a...

Breakfast is still one of the most important meals. This meal not only provides nourishment that your body needs but also the fuel your...

Starting new habits can be challenging. Being specific about the new habit (your goal) you want to create can be helpful. Specify when,...

Because of sarcopenia. What is Sarcopenia? Sarcopenia is “an age related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength”1. ...

Here is one of my all time favorite recipes! This is an easy and versatile recipe.  Make it one day and eat it all week. Have the salad...

The most successful diet is the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean diet is “often promoted to decrease the risk of heart diseases,...

The DASH diet is also known as Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. This diet was first introduced to lower high (and normal) blood...

One of top 3 successful diets is the MIND diet. The MIND diet is also known as the Mediterranean Intervention for Neurodegenerative...

It has been recommended for years to use artificial sweeteners to reduce caloric intake and therefore reduce weight. This is no longer...

Whole grains include the brain, endosperm and the germ whereas a refined grain only includes the endosperm and does not have the added...

Why is calcium important? Calcium is most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, but it also plays an important role in blood...

I get it. It's hard to be balanced in every aspect of your life which is why we need a few reminders. "You matter. You're important....

It's November. We have 2 months left in the year 2022. What did you want to accomplish? Did you do it? It's not too late to think...

Why are Whole Grains important? They contain fiber which help us feel full and help us poop. They also contain nutrients that our bodies...

Research indicates that practicing gratitude can make you a happier person. Can you find happiness in practicing gratitude? What are you...