Protein: Why Is It Important & How to Get More at Breakfast
As an active individual, getting enough protein is crucial to ensure we are meeting our health and performance goals. Why is protein important and are you getting enough? Let’s start with the basics… What does protein do? Helps build and repair lean body mass (aka muscle) Supports a strong immune system Used to make enzymes, [...]Nutrition Myth Busting #2
After the feedback from our last nutrition myth-busting post, we decided to bring you some more answers. No more guesswork or falling for those gimmicks that are not helpful to you in the long term. Myth or Fact? Organic foods are safer and healthier than non-organic Answer: MYTH Evidence: Both organic and non-organic foods are […]
Nutrition Myth Busting #1
There is so much nutrition and health information floating around these days all over the place. Everyone seems to have a say on what is right and true to be successful at reaching your goals. But sometimes this information doesn’t line up with each other. What do you do? Who do you listen to? Have […]
Low Carb, Low Fat, High Protein? Which Actually Works for Weight Loss?
As the prevalence of obesity and overweight peaks nationally and worldwide, the need for effective dietary treatments has become a primary public health concern. There’s a question I hear almost daily as a dietitian and personal trainer: “Why can’t I lose weight when I’m working out every day?”. Exercise is important, but won’t be the […]