Whether your goal is to slow down the rate at which you lose muscle mass (which we all fight against beginning in our mid-twenties), recover better from activities or to increase your lean body mass for strength or improved body composition, it’s important to include weight bearing exercises, … [Read more...]
The Many Sides of Sugar
Did you know that the average American ingests 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day? With 16 calories per teaspoon, that is 352 added calories per day or 2,464 added calories per week! With sugar substitutes on the rise, I have been asked many questions such as: Do sugar alternatives actually … [Read more...]
Delicious Summer Foods
As we jump into June, the heat of summer has already begun. With the heat comes the end of winter crops and the growth of summer crops. Warm season crops are characterized by wide and shady leaves that protect the fruit from the sun. The leaves also provide shade for the roots, delaying the … [Read more...]
Fuel Your Body and Feel Energized All Day
Do you struggle to find energy at various times throughout the day? Are you getting enough sleep, but still experiencing that mid-day slump? Or finding it hard to get going in the morning? I often hear clients share concerns like these and we evaluate different nutritional influences on energy … [Read more...]
National Nutrition Month “Put Your Best Fork Forward”
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This year the theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward,” to remind us that what we put into our bodies is in our own hands. This month is a great opportunity to continue to educate yourself on nutrition and focus on nourishing your body from the … [Read more...]