Intermittent Fasting: What's the big deal?

As 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…

Nutrition TipsLauren HyserMay 16, 2020Reaction Nutritionfasting, intermittent fasting, diets, nutrition, coaching, weightloss

Step 4-5-6 Phytonutrients (Phytochemicals) and Eating like an adult

Phyto 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!

Nutrition TipsLauren HyserOctober 5, 2019vegetables, fruits, nutrients, nutrition talk, coaching, tips, education