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Intro to Macros Part 6: Making Better Choices (aka. Nutrient Density)

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 …

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Intro to Macros Part 5: Determining Target Macros

Nutrition / By Laura

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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Intro to Macros Part 4: Protein

Nutrition / By Laura

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 …

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Intro to Macros Part 3: Fats

Nutrition / By Laura

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 …

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Intro to Macros Part 2: Carbohydrates

Nutrition / By Laura

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 …

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Nutrition Series: Intro to Macros

Nutrition / By Laura

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. …

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Getting a little personal with your core

Exercises / By Laura

When it comes to your core muscles, one group often gets overlooked … until it gets to be a problem! That’s because when we think of our core, we usually only think of the muscles that wrap around our body’s midsection. But did you know that your pelvic floor muscles are the FOUNDATION for your …

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Is this causing bloating?

Current Research / By Laura

I’ve been talking a lot about core strength this month and how it affects so much more than whether or not you have 6-pack abs. Your core muscles and your posture go together like white on rice. And … interestingly enough … so does your posture and your digestive system. How you sit or stand …

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What a pain in the neck!

Current Research / By Laura

Are you reading this on either your phone, tablet, or laptop? Of course, you are! It’s time to do a quick check … Is your head tilted down in order to see? If you spend a lot of time in this position (and who doesn’t these days?!), you are actually at risk for developing something …

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Sundae for breakfast? Yes, please!

Nutrition / By Laura

Valentine’s Day was a few days ago, but it’s not too late to enjoy a delicious treat that’s good for your heart (and your taste buds). It’s a super yummy breakfast sundae recipe that’s packed with heart-healthy and delicious ingredients. TIP: This also makes a great snack. Here’s a quick rundown of why this sundae’s …

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