Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a bad day and “treated yourself” to sugary or high-fat processed food! Pizza … ice cream … chips … or whatever other food falls into your “self-soothing” category. Stress eating is REAL. BUT … too much stress eating will derail your results. And even more importantly, it’s not [...]
It’s a special time of year ... with celebrations, traditions, and festivities galore. Which is awesome. BUT ... there’s something not-so-awesome, too – it’s all those sneaky saboteurs that come out during the holidays. They can set you back in a BIG WAY from reaching getting results. We put together a list of the 6 common ways to [...]
When you think about eating healthy while traveling, there is a good chance you might have some anxiety and maybe even feel a little defeated due to the fear of “ruining your diet” that you've worked on so hard. The truth is, you're not alone. Most people have experienced anxiety and stress when figuring [...]
Should you stop eating carbs? The short answer is a NO! We've been talking about balance this month. Today let's specifically talk about nutrition. All too often, when we’re going after a health/fitness goal we throw our nutrition OUT of balance by eliminating entire food groups. It's especially tempting when you see nutrition gurus all [...]
We've got a “hack” to share with you today that could be a game changer in your journey to healthier eating. It’s NOT a new supplement, a superfood, or a fad diet. But it IS more effective – and healthier! – than all of those things. Welcome to The Plate Perfect Formula! It will help you [...]
You've probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your first meal of the day can be incredibly important. Eating the moment you wake up isn't necessary but your metabolism can get a boost from eating in the morning and making nutritious choices will set the pace for the rest of [...]
With all the talk about how important protein is lately, you may be wondering "How much protein do kids need?" So first, let's define kids as 4-18 years old. As a 2023 study by the NIH says, "beyond the dietary recommendations to prevent deficiency, there are no guidelines for an 'optimal' protein intake in [the] pediatric [...]
You may have recently seen some headlines about a woman who was hospitalized from drinking too much water. Now you may be wondering "how much water do I really need?" So let's break it down. Water guidelines are a bit like calorie guidelines. They are just that, guidelines. Guidelines give us a sense of the [...]
There are probably a few things in your life that you’d like to slow down… But when it comes to your metabolism? Probably not. That's why we're going to focus on 7 Habits that Wreck Your Metabolism. Unfortunately, there are plenty of sneaky ways we slow our metabolism down — here are 7 of [...]
As we age, our body undergoes various changes, including a decrease in muscle mass and bone density. This can lead to several health issues such as osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and frailty. One way to combat these issues is by ensuring we consume an adequate amount of protein in our diet. Protein is essential for building [...]