According to Myplate.gov, fruits and vegetables should be half of your plate, with a focus on eating whole fruits and varying your vegetables. It is important to eat these nutrients because they supply dietary fiber, which is linked to a lesser chance of chronic diseases. In addition, fruits and vegetables
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It is a scientific fact that your body functions at its best when it is well nourished and experiences daily movement. But what nutrients should you be fueling yourself with to achieve the most effective movement? The nutrients you put in your body before and after a workout play a
With today’s diet culture, developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with food can be difficult. You have been conditioned to believe certain food rules exist: no eating after a certain time of day, certain foods or food groups are bad and skipping meals is the fastest way to achieve the
When you think of preventative health measures, what comes to mind? Some of the obvious ones are routine doctor visits, regular exercise, good sleep and quality nutrition, but you may not know that gut health is also a major preventative health measure. This is where we will focus our attention
The weather is warming, the days are growing longer and the familiar pull of our taste buds to lighter, sweeter summer fare is finally here. Think ice cream sandwiches by the pool, burgers on the grill and potato salad in tow. What foods scream summer to you? This summer, enjoy
We’ve all heard it: “Carbs are bad and make you gain weight, and you need to be on a low-carb diet to achieve your fitness goals.” If there’s one myth in the fitness and nutrition industry that needs debunking, it’s the crazy idea we should deprive our body of carbohydrates.
In 1906, Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto noticed 20% of the pea pods in his garden were responsible for 80% of the peas. Pareto expanded this principle to economics by showing that 80% of the wealth in Italy was owned by 20% of the population. Thus, the 80/20 principle was born.
Imagine you just finished work for the day, and all you can think about is satisfying the unruly hunger that has taken over your body. You haven’t eaten since lunch, and you are ravenous. What do you do? A.) Grab the first thing in sight, and devour it until your stomach is
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