Mental Wellness and Nutrition
We know that eating well as a profound impact on our physical wellness, and while it may not be as commonly associated, there is plenty of evidence to support the impact nutrition has on our overall wellness including emotional and mental health.
Finding Consistency Through Travel
Heading into the summer months often means more travel, adventure, and on-the-go lifestyles, which for many can make it difficult to maintain wellness practices. Let’s consider how we can use this season to learn and foster progress by finding simple habits that work for us during these times.
Reverse Dieting
Whether your goals are performance-related or physique-related, you need to be fueling your body properly to help it work for you, not against you.
Nutrition By Trimester
It is important to develop an awareness of what our body is trying to tell us to keep us feeling our best, this is especially helpful during pregnancy. When it comes to dietary considerations surrounding pregnancy it is important to also consider the role nutrition plays in conceiving as well as through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum.
All macros aren’t created equal: Fats
Our society seems to have a love/hate relationship with this macronutrient. The ’90s were all about low-fat foods everywhere claiming it was the best way to go for weight loss; fast forward to the present day and we are on the other end of the spectrum with high fat “keto” options virtually everywhere we look.
All macros aren’t created equal: Carbs
Somewhere down the line of Atkins dieters, paleo lovers, and the keto craze carbs got labeled as “bad” and something we should feel guilty about eating. This article will discuss the important role carbs play in our diet and how we can use carbs to support our energy and performance.
All macros aren’t created equal: Protein
Protein is essential for body composition and muscle building, as well as hormone and immune health. Protein is not only important for healthy body composition, but it also keeps you full making it less likely to reach for less ideal food items.
What are macros? Why track them?
Macronutrients, also known as macros, are the three main groups that make up our calories. Our calories can be broken down into protein, carbohydrates, and fats. These three groups are what we refer to when using the term macronutrients.