Intermittent fasting also known as time restricted feeding: intentionally going for particular period(s) of time without food or eating within a very specific time frame each day has gained much popular attention as of late. In this blog I will outline how you can effectively fast and some different things to consider before fasting and during a fast. So how do you implement this into your daily life?
Read MoreAs human beings we evolved experiencing extended periods of little to no food. We had a continuous cycle: we hunted, killed, ate, and hunted again with an occasional gathering of available fruits, nuts, seeds or vegetables along the way. This was all dependent upon the season and what was naturally occurring at that time. (obviously this all changed during the advent of fire and farming, but that is another topic) Take humans out of the equation and look at wild animals, how do they eat? Are they getting food every 4 hours…
Read MorePhyto literally translates to plant so it can be directly translated as plant nutrients. These nutrients are found in various vegetables, fruits, whole grains and even legumes. Special compounds or chemicals (not all chemicals are bad) exist in these plants and they happen to greatly promote good health!
Read MoreAre you feeling thirsty? At this present moment as you sit at your desk, or drive your car (naughty!) and scroll through your phone do you think about how much H2O you drink on a daily basis? Many don't. In fact most Americans suffer chronic dehydration on a daily basis and don't even know about it.
Read MoreThese improvements are thought to be caused because protein helps with modulations in energy metabolism, appetite, and energy intake. Recent evidence also supports higher-protein diets for improvements in cardiometabolic risk factors. Protein is debatably the most important macronutrient there is. The reason is simple;
Read MoreDo you have nutrition goals but are unsure where to start? Are you tired of starting a “diet” only to fall off 5 days after you start? You are not alone. The world of nutrition is too hard to navigate alone, we all need a coach or source of knowledge to help us on our journey. I want to give you six simple steps to jumpstart your healthy nutrition habits.
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