It's no surprise that most people eat more food when offered larger portions, so portion control is important when trying to make eating-habit changes. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn portion control--weight management, intuitive eating, or cleaner eating--you can learn portion …
Portion Size vs. Serving Size
Do you know the difference between “portion size” and “serving size? Is there even a difference? Most people cannot distinguish between these two serving recommendations. A survey of 1,000 adults found that : Nine in 10 Americans say they have at least some understanding of serving size and …
Intuitive Eating 101
We've all heard the term "follow your intuition". Growing up, my mom used to always tell me to trust my gut. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Maybe you've been told something similar. But did you know that your intuition can also guide your eating habits? Story time: I used to …
Sustainable Eating: How to Do It and Why it Matters
Sustainability. We've all heard this word being thrown around in magazines and on the news, but what does it mean? In layman's terms, sustainability is our ability to meet the needs of our current current generation without compromising the needs of future generations. It's about acting in ways that …
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“Ask the Trainer”: Writing Your Own Exercise Routine
Do you have fitness goals but can't seem fork out the money for a personal trainer or a swanky online workout program? Can't say that I blame you! Personal trainers are way overpriced. However, what if you were able to write your own workouts, no trainer involved? That would solve all your problems …
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Salads for Spring
I don’t know about you, but my eating patterns seem to change with the seasons. In the winter I like to fill up on hearty comfort foods to cope with the cold weather, but when spring rolls around, I enjoy lighter meals with fresh fruits and veggies, and it’s always a bonus if they’re colorful! One …
Food Pairings for Max Absorption
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 …
Eat Clean, But Make It “Dirty”
Even though I'm not a nutrition student or expert, I am still a total nutrition nerd. One of my favorite nutrition books that I always go back and re-read offers a sentiment that always stuck with me: Dirty up your clean food. The meaning of this is to strive to eat clean most of the time but don't …