Popular diets often look like a good solution for those seeking weight loss. They usually come with a list of acceptable and unacceptable foods which is straight forward and takes the guesswork out of making daily food choices. Similarly, many of these ...
If social media is to be believed, and most of the time it’s okay to be cautious, #SelfCare is everything from wearing onesies on the couch, to bubble baths with candles, to expensive products, trips, and beauty treatments. But does caring for yourself ...
Rest days: the bane of every fitness enthusiast’s existence, or perhaps the favorite day of the week! Either way, the biggest question everyone has is what the best foods are to consume to build muscle and stay on track. When it comes to building muscle ...
Have you ever wondered how top bodybuilders manage to hit their macros and meal prep while traveling? Whether you’re a fitness professional or just trying to stay on track with your weight management goals, here are some helpful tips to keep you on point ...
Sodium intake seems to be somewhat of an issue here in America. Even national dietary guidelines for Americans urge dietary habits that would inevitably decrease total intake such as minimizing intake of processed meats and dairy products (1). Why the ...
SUGAR IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL…right? Or is this school of thought somewhat outdated? Sugar… Let’s talk about it! Since it is a very sensitive subject. First, let’s discuss what sugar is. Sugar is a collection of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen units that ...
What is the greatest superfood on earth? Does one even exist? Well, that question remains to be seen… Of all the foods we have available, there are always certain boxes we want to check off before we consider something a “superfood”. Does it have a ...
Are you ever in the middle of a workout and then BOOM… it hits you? Your muscle is locked up, the pain sets in, and you need to take a bit of a breather to handle the discomfort. I think all of us at one point in time have experienced this phenomenon, ...
When you’re not an expert in a particular subject, you often seek out someone who is. However, when it comes to food and nutrition it seems like EVERYONE is an expert. Between social media, various fad diet blogs, and the self-proclaimed “health experts” ...
