It's no secret that eating a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables is the best way to pack in the nutrients that our bodies need. However, there's another powerful factor at play: bioavailability. Bioavailability refers to our ability to absorb the nutrients we get from food. If our …
Baby Steps Towards Nutritional Success
Changing your eating habits can be a really difficult thing. Why? Well, they're habits--they're hard to break and hard to start. However, not impossible. Taking baby steps, or setting small goals towards an overall eating habit can be a great way to reach nutritional success! It's important that …
Your Healthy Eating Guide to Summer Barbecues
Summertime is finally in full swing! And you know what that means: it's time barbecues and cookouts! Unfortunately, for anyone is trying to manage their weight, barbecues aren't the best place to be. There are so many yummy (yet not-so-nutritious) temptations to choose from! However, that's no …
When Motivation Fizzles
One minute you're hitting the gym 3-4 days a week and eating all the right foods. The next minute, you're binge-watching Netflix on the couch instead of breaking a sweat, snacking on way too many Oreos, and have replaced water with copious amounts of coffee. If this sounds like your life, or just …
How To Detox After Thanksgiving
It's the day after Turkey day, and how do you feel?? Okay, okay, maybe you read the article on how to have self-control but it you weren't able to fully practice in (it's the dang pie's fault and we all know it). You know what? IT'S OKAY. Take a deep breath with nothing but gratitude for that …
Tips For Self-Control This Thanksgiving
The season of eating is nearly upon us! Whether you start near Halloween or you hold out until Thanksgiving, this time of the year can be VERY challenging to keep ahold of self-control when it comes to eating. While I think it's important to enjoy your favorite dishes (yes, including your mom's …
Fast Food Finds: Healthy Eating While on the Go
I don't know about you, but I don't normally use the words "healthy" and "fast food" in the same sentence. When we think of fast food, we often think of things that are greasy, high in calories, and low in nutrients. However, you can eat out without blowing your diet. It just takes a little bit of …
Food for Fuel
Tracking calories is nothing new. But have you ever tried to track your macros? Many experts support tracking macronutrients which is the ratio of protein, fats, and carbohydrates in your diet. Some people even focus on the ratio of macronutrients in single meals or snack, rather than the day as a …