A common misconception about protein is that it is only for workout-aholics and those trying to bulk up. But this is a really harmful misconception. Protein is a macromolecule that is present in every cell in our body. You heard that right: Every. Single. Cell. That’s why it’s so important...
Collagen and keto – a match made in heaven? Here’s what you should know
September 7, 2018 0 Comments
Anyone else out there giving keto a go? We’ve heard a lot of people sing its praises, but what is this new diet fad? The ketogenic diet is a diet that is high in fat and very low in carbs which forces your body to start a process called nutritional ketosis. The traditional breakdown is 70...
Food is fuel. What you put in your body directly relates to how your body and mind function. This is especially true when it comes to the foods that children are consuming as they are still developing. What your child eats everyday will not only affect them that day but also for days to come as...
Hello, harvest season! Even though the weather gets a little colder, and the days get a little shorter, it doesn’t mean that everything is coming to a close. Early autumn is the best time for countless fabulous fruits and vegetables. While you won’t find the sweet strawberries and cucumbers...
Don’t Let the Back to School Transition Beat You! Tips for keeping your own health goals on track
August 20, 2018 0 Comments
Back to school time is hectic. Changing schedules, packing lunches, and planning after school activities can throw us all for a loop, not to mention all of the time needed to finish homework. With all of these priorities, it’s ever more tempting to just stop and grab a sugary snack to make it...
Intuitive eating is gaining popularity in the wellness world today, but there is a deeper meaning beyond its celebrity status. Here’s why learning to listen to your body’s needs can help you. What is Intuitive Eating? Intuitive eating is an approach to eating that has nothing to do with...
The Great Portion Size Debate – How Much Should We Be Eating?
August 3, 2018 0 Comments
Everybody – and every body – is different and there is definitely no ‘one size fits all’ as far as food is concerned, but these basic guidelines can help you properly nourish your body and fuel that active lifestyle. Listen up! Listening to your body is key to maintaining a...
Hot is hot and cold is cold, right? It turns out there may be more to it than temperature when it comes to using food to cool your body down. Certified health coach Kerry Bajaj explains, “Cooling foods help to clear heat and toxins from the body, whereas the warming foods increase...
Is nutrition seasonal? You bet! These tips will help make sure you are getting the nutrition and hydration you need throughout the sweaty season. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate Before we get to food, we need to acknowledge the elixir of life: Water. While it may be tempting to reach for an iced...
Staying body positive can be tough during beach season, but beating yourself up to drop two sizes or freaking out about stretch marks (literally almost everyone has them) is not only temporary, it could be unhealthy. Here are some tips to nourish that beautiful bod and brain, inside and out...