You’ve probably heard that so many types of diets don’t work. Which ones do? (And ten reasons why.) Maybe we should start by defining “diet” because frankly, I think the word has gotten a bad rap. The word “diet” really just means “the way you eat.”  In that sense, the word shouldn’t have any negative […]

Why a structured meal plan might be just what you need to get [back on] track and move toward eating intuitively! Google “diet” and this is what you’ll see. Notice the difference between nouns 1 and 2.  If there is anything you hear – I mean really hear from me, hear this: A “diet” should […]

Originally posted in August 2016, updated and made more awesome in May 2020! Despite it being a common concern for many people, I don’t often write about quick fixes for weight loss. This is because there’s really no one right answer, nor is there a simple answer (sorry to break it to you).   Carrying excess […]

The keto diet craze is here! And if you’re wondering about keto and exercise—whether you’re an athlete or not—you need to read this.   The idea behind the keto diet’s popularity is that it can literally train your body to burn fat as fuel. This means your metabolism actually changes. You stop burning carbohydrates (your […]

What is MCT, and does it help with weight loss or sports performance? MCT fats (medium chain triglycerides) are comprised of 4 different types of fats, main ones are caprylic and capric acid. 65% of coconut oil is MCT, also found in smaller amounts in palm oil and dairy. While many people confuse MCT oil […]

  1) Fructose found naturally in small amounts in real food/fruit is not a bad guy. The bad guy is the chemically created high fructose corn syrup that wreaks havoc on the body. It is not the same. Furthermore, in addition to the small amounts of natural fructose sugars that real fruit has, it also […]

  If your primary goal is weight loss, making this ONE and only “diet” change will likely do it! Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School compared the effectiveness of two diets with help from 240 volunteers. Half were asked to follow the American Heart Association’s (AHA) diet for preventing heart disease, in which […]

Carbohydrates should be a mainstay in everyone’s diets. Carbohydrates are often demonized in the media, but in truth they are the most powerful of nutrients in affecting your energy levels, brain function and operation of all organs.  Their bad reputation has come from the excess consumption of anti-nutrient refined carbohydrates, such as bagels, donuts, pastries, […]

  Whether you are a bodybuilder, endurance athlete or recreational fitness enthusiast, or even a coach potato – you need PROTEIN! Here’s what we’re laying down: Functions of protein Protein and muscles Protein and weight loss How much protein do you need? How much is too much? Quality sources   . FUNCTIONS OF PROTEIN Protein […]

  First published in December 2018, updated and made even more awesome October 2019   It’s really does all the things! It’s kind of crazy to think just how much a glass of water actually does in your body. It’s a primary component in all bodily fluids: blood, lymph, digestive juices, urine, tears and sweat. […]