More than two-thirds of adults are considered overweight or obese causing significant health concerns and a dramatic strain on our healthcare system. Until recently, the efforts to treat obesity in an effective manner have failed. With the development of anti-obesity drugs such as Ozempic, there has been a significant step in addressing the obesity epidemic….
6-Week Fall Fitness Reset: Embrace Healthier Habits for a Stronger You
As the crisp autumn air settles in, kids go back to school, summer BBQs are over, and camping trips and vacation are complete, it’s the perfect time to refocus on your health and well-being. Every September, we offer a 6 week Fall Fitness Reset designed to help our clients clean up their nutrition, prioritize movement…
Diet or Regular Soda?
Choosing between diet soda and regular soda is a common dilemma for many, particularly those who are health-conscious but also crave the sweet, fizzy satisfaction that soda provides. Factors to Consider When Deciding Between Diet or Regular Soda: Regular Soda: A Sugar Bomb Regular soda is typically loaded with sugar and calories. A single can…
10 Healthy Snacks to Curb Any Craving
Snacking is often seen as the enemy of a healthy diet, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is to choose snacks that are both nutritious and satisfying. 10 healthy snacks that can curb any craving, whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, salty, crunchy, or creamy 1 – Greek Yogurt with…
Fiber For Your Health
In the realm of nutrition, there’s one powerhouse that we should all be paying attention to and that’s the power of fiber. It’s one of the reasons that almost every nutrition plan involves increasing your plant intake. Fiber plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being, from aiding digestion to reducing the risk…
Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods And The Impact To Your Health
People are busier than ever; causing many to rely heavily on quick and easy, ultra-processed food (UPF) for our meals and snacks. Convenience often trumps nutrition in a fast-paced world, however relying on UPFs poses a host of health risks. Ultra-processed foods are defined by their extensive processing and the addition of preservatives, artificial ingredients,…
Don’t Drink Your Calories!
One of the simplest action steps you could take to dramatically improve your overall health is to replace anything you drink with water or no-calorie options. If people committed to this and changed nothing else, most of their health metrics would improve significantly. Many people wonder why they can’t seem to lose any weight when…
Plant Based Protein
Protein is a critical component of a balanced diet, playing a vital role in the growth, repair, and maintenance of various tissues in the human body. As we age, protein intake is essential to preserve muscle tissue and to assure optimal functioning of organs and our hormonal system. Insufficient protein consumption can lead to muscle…
Reset Not Retreat
Many of you have set intentions for a healthier 2024 and yet, here we are only a couple weeks in and our plans are already being sabotaged with snow, ice storms, school closures and gyms having to close due to the nasty weather. It’s very easy to return back to old habits and behaviors and…
Remove Nutrition Confusion
How does one decide which approach to healthy nutrition they should adopt? Some swear by a vegan or vegetarian approach to promote overall health. Others are convinced that a carnivore approach is necessary to preserve and grow muscle. Intermittent fasting is another approach while others eat every 3-4 hours throughout the entire day. How about…