Don’t give up! We all go through peaks and valleys, tough times and easy times. The most important factor is consistency. As long as you stay true to your plan (even if you stray for a day or two) you will see success. Remember, it might take longer than you think it will, but stick …
Nutrition F.A.Q. – What to do if you get sidetracked… Read More »
It was true then, it’s still true now. What we put in our body matters! What part of healthy eating do you struggle with most? Let us know what nutrition questions you would like to see answered…
“What gets measured gets managed” This is a quote that is often used in business but applies almost more appropriately to fitness and nutrition programs. To ensure that a nutritional program is being applied properly, regardless if the goal is to lose fat, gain mass or even maintain, it’s useful to measure and track the …
Those who have worked with me already know that I truly don’t like the idea of “dieting” and much prefer the idea of building and maintaining healthy eating habits. When it comes to Thanksgiving, or any social eating situation, I encourage people to consider 2 things…. 1) Does the item I’d like to eat align …
What is Nutrient Density? Nutrient density identifies the amount of beneficial nutrients in a food product in proportion to the energy content, weight or amount of detrimental nutrients. Terms such as nutrient rich and micronutrient dense refer to similar properties. Simply put, what determines the nutrient density of food is the amount of nutrients you …
Intro to Macros Part 6: Making Better Choices (aka. Nutrient Density) Read More »
OK, how many macros should I eat? – There is no standard amount of macros a person should eat. It is different from person to person and depends on a person’s height, weight, activity level, age and personal goals. The first step is determining daily calorie intake, followed by a macro breakdown. To do this …
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Dietary protein provides our body with the building blocks of our muscle tissue. Dietary protein also provides the building blocks for the many biomolecules that our body uses to send and receive signals as well as fight infection. An amino acid is the biochemical subunit that makes up proteins. There are certain amino acids that …
Fats: Dietary fat is an excellent source of energy for the body but additionally, dietary fat contains certain vitamins and essential fatty acids that we must ingest through food. Dietary fat also includes the substances our body uses to make hormones as well as structures within our cells and nervous system. Dietary fat can be …
Carbs: Carbohydrates are more readily used for energy production than the other macronutrients, fats and protein. Most people are familiar with the fact that sugars are considered a carbohydrate, but we also consume dietary carbohydrates in the form of starches and fiber. Most carbohydrates are broken down by the process of digestion into simple sugars …
Nutrition Series: Intro to Macros What are macronutrients? The nutrients our body needs can be divided into two primary groups, macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are nutrients that the body needs in large amounts. They are the substances used by our body to create energy and are divided into three essential categories: carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. …
