Several studies provide insights into how sugar consumption can influence immune function, particularly regarding inflammation and the body’s response to pathogens. Here are a few of those studies and articles: Ask Dr. Sears: This resource outlines how consuming high amounts of sugar (75 to 100 grams) can suppress the body’s immune responses. Simple sugars like […]

Oh, the age-old debate: to carb or not to carb? Well, if you’re dreaming of building mountains of muscles and staying lean in the process, you might want to buddy up with carbs. Here’s the scoop on why carbohydrates are a must-have in your muscle-building and fat-burning arsenal.  Let’s get into the good stuff that’ll […]

I’ve worked and played in the fitness and wellness space since my early twenties.  That’s over 30 years now, and I’m happy to say, still going strong! Despite all these years in the industry, and over a decade now practicing exclusively as a nutritionist – there’s something that’s always evaded me…   Why is it […]

I love data.  I love evidence-based objective science when it comes to nutrition and wellness. But I’m actually not at all good at weeding through it.  So when I find an expert who does that part of it for a living AND is able to share that science with his audience in a down-to-earth relatable […]

I’m sharing my meal prep favs with you today – stuff I use all the time!   1. Baking Sheets Easiest meal prep ever – throw everything on a baking sheet, drizzle with a little olive oil and s&p, and bake until done. I LOVE one pan meals – so simple!  (psst: we have an […]

Hey, time is precious.  I dunno about you, but it is my no.1 commodity! So save yourself a lot of it – and a lot of stress – by identifying your triggers when it comes to nutrition. Or your obstacles or ‘weak points’… whatever you want to call it – and prioritize meal prepping for […]

The overlooked reason that MEAL PREP is crucial to WEIGHT LOSS… Even if you’re already making healthy food choices.   It’s all about the numbers, baby! First of all, great job choosing healthier foods! Quality of your food is one of our three pillars of good nutrition. Eating real food (as opposed to processed foods) […]

Let’s talk about the powerhouse that is dietary fat and how it can seriously level up your fitness game. Trust me, this is stuff you’ll want to know!   The take-away: For optimal hormone balance, make sure you get the right amount of dietary fats!!!  If you need help with this, get in touch!   […]

If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting, and want to [finally!] lose the weight and keep it off… this is for you. However, you may not like what you’re about to hear because it’s some pretty basic stuff and it requires patience. No magic never-before-heard-of diet schemes. No extremes and no promises of miracle results. Just […]

As soon as we think about losing a few lbs of body fat, what do we do? We look at how we can change our diet, right? Of course, what and how much we eat is a huge component of losing or gaining weight.  But there are, in fact, a few other factors that play […]