Nutrition can feel complicated and overwhelming—especially this time of year when you've got so much coming at you! If you strip away "all of the steps from all of the gurus", the foundation is simple: base every meal around lean…
Hi {{ subscriber.first_name }}, You know about the importance of getting enough protein, especially as you get older and that is because we don't absorb the amino acids that make up the the protein as well (and so you need…
If you are an over-eater, there's something you can do to naturally eat fewer calories during the day. Leverage the power of protein! The first meal you eat, it doesn't matter what time that is, should contain at least 30…
I got so involved in a project over the weekend so much that I hardly paid any attention to what I was eating. That is very unlike me. Normally, I am very aware of what foods I eat, especially making sure…
Macronutrients are the main nutrients your body requires in large quantities to provide energy to perform daily functions and activities. Macro nutrients are most often protein, carbohydrates and fat, while some sources also include water. I typically refer to the big 3…
Do you know the game, Would you rather? You ask a question like would you rather take a ride in a rocket ship or never eat pizza again? I found this article written by Dr. Maria Urso who is a Nutrition Specialist. Dr.…
When it comes to healthy nutrition, removing friction is easier than you think. If healthy things become the hardest things to do, you’re less likely to do them and less likely to see the results that you want. Here are a couple of quick…
Simpler is always better. Don’t overcomplicate things (I used to think this was my gift!) It may be a new year … and chances are you really want things to be different in some shape or form. The calendar changes…
Nothing says fall like a trip to the apple orchard! The smell of apples cooking with sweet cinnamon is absolutely delightful. Apples are so versatile and can be used in salads, for cooking, in desserts, and eaten right out of…
Thermic effect of food (TEF) is the principle that some of the calories in the food you are eating are used to digest that same food. It's usually expressed as a percentage of the calories. Fat is 9 calories per…
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