The holidays are filled with delicious foods, festive gatherings, and, sometimes, stress. This combination can make distinguishing between emotional eating and physical hunger challenging. Recognizing the difference is crucial for maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Emotional Eating Emotional eating stems from feelings rather than physical need. Stress, loneliness, boredom, or even happiness often trigger…
Protein is a critical macronutrient that supports many bodily functions. It helps build and repair muscle and other tissues, create enzymes and support hormones. Consuming an adequate amount of daily protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass, boosting metabolism, and promoting overall health, especially as we age. For many, targeting a minimum of 100 grams…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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