This week, we are wrapping up our series. For a quick recap of the nutrition facts we have discussed, here we go: There is no one-size-fits-all diet.“Diets” don’t work.Vegetables are all-stars.Added sugar does more harm and no good to our body.Unrefined has its place when it...
The how to's on supplementation We are another week into our series about nutrition truths and we hope you are tracking with us and learning at least one new fact or tidbit. Here is a quick recap of what we have shared thus far: There is no...
We’re continuing with more nutrition truths. Last week, we shared that: There is no one-size-fits-all diet.“Diets” don’t work.Vegetables are all-stars. Catch up the full blog post if you missed it. This week, we will add two more truths into the mix. Added sugar does more harm and no good...
Nutrition is a science and there will always be new research and debates about fact vs. myth on the topic of healthy eating. This month, we will highlight several nutrition truths. There is no one-size-fits-all diet. A “diet” is simply the food and drink you consume,...
School is out and temperatures are warming up, so it is perfect timing for us to wrap up our nutrition series with the topic of hydration. While you might know that our bodies are made up of about 60% water, are you familiar with all...
Now that we’ve discussed food groups, macronutrients, and micronutrients, next up we have phytonutrients. These are a personal favorite because their superpowers are extensive and amazing, plus they’re available at a garden or grocery store near you! VeryWell Fit shares: Many of these phytochemicals give the foods...
Now that we have a better understanding of macronutrients (the big three), let’s take a moment to learn about their small but mighty counterparts, micronutrients. While there are three macronutrients, do you have any idea how many vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) our body relies on?...
Last week, we talked about food groups and the outdated (but still helpful) food pyramid. Today, I would like to share about another way that foods get categorized. Macronutrients, A.K.A. macros. There are three of them: carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Together, they provide the “macro”...
Whether this is your first or fifth session of boot camp, one thing you will find out quickly is how much we believe in healthy eating habits to fuel your body for workouts. We believe health and fitness goals need solid nutrition and regular movement...
Every now and again, you might find yourself wondering about one thing you can do to boost your nutrition. In lieu of a complete overhaul or committing to a brand new diet, I’d like to offer a suggestion for one of the best and most...
