Understanding your body requirements is an invaluable tool for developing fitness. Your daily body requirements include vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. Vitamins and minerals are the elements that are necessary for chemical reactions that unlock energy or enable...
Mindful eating is a powerful thing! Unfortunately, mindless eating is the norm. We’ve all done it … eaten something on the run without taking the time to enjoy it or even consciously realize that we are eating. Or eaten an entire tub of ice cream while...
We all know by now that we should be eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. But knowing and doing are two different things, aren’t they? Sometimes it is just not easy to get them all in there. We are constantly tempted to fill up on...
When you’re stressed out, the foods that you’re turning to are most likely going to be traditional ‘comfort’ foods – think big meals, take-out, fatty foods, sweet foods, and alcohol. Let’s face it – we’ve all found some comfort in a tasty meal and a bottle of beer or...
These days, we’re hearing a lot about the dangers of hormones and pesticides in our food. We’re also presented with so many options at the grocery store (“Hormone Free! All Natural! Non-GMO!”) that it can be confusing to know where to invest in purchasing the more...
To maximize performance you should aim to be fueling your body every two to four hours with small meals and snacks. Ideally you want to combine protein with carbohydrate and fat. Examples would be an apple with nuts, a turkey sandwich, or a sprouted grain bread with...
