December brings many occasions for parties and eating out with family and friends. The marathon of festivities doesn’t have to sabotage your healthy lifestyle, even if there are only two weeks left in the year. Here are some quick and easy tips to help you enjoy the occasions and continue on your … [Read more...]
Healthier Substitutions for Recipes
I am sharing with you recipe substitutions to test out healthier versions of your traditional recipes! This can help keep you healthy, fit, and happy while enjoying the holidays. Just keep in mind that even though these substitutions will improve the nutritional value of your recipe, they do not … [Read more...]
Top 10 Sports Nutrition Myths
With high level performance such as the Olympics, common myths often surface (like Michael Phelps needing 12,000 calories every day while training for the Summer Olympics - not true). This article addresses the top 10 sports nutrition myths and provide you with the facts and reasoning behind … [Read more...]
Start Summer off with Seasonal Produce!
What’s in Season? Find what's in season near you by clicking here! Seasonal Produce is Packed with Antioxidants and Fiber! Free radicals are highly reactive molecules that can create a domino effect of reactions, which can cause damage to the cells in your body. Oxidative stress occurs … [Read more...]
Carbohydrates: Does Quality Really Matter?
All About Carbohydrates Did you know that carbohydrates, which are broken down to glucose in the body, are the main source of energy for the brain? It is only during extreme situations that the body will break down protein to fuel the brain. The brain prefers glucose, which primarily comes from … [Read more...]