Why you’re not losing weight eating “healthy”
Did you know that March is national nutrition month?? So what better time to really get your nutrition in order, reach those goals, and stay there for good! Throughout the month...
How to avoid the need to “cheat” over the holidays
We're back! Sorry we've been MIA but we have a lot of good content coming up to make up for it. Moving on to today's topic...
Splenda: Is it really calorie free?
Do you wonder how and why SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener can be nearly free of calories and carbohydrate, even though sucralose, the sweetening ingredient in all SPLENDA® Sweetener Products, starts from sugar...
Is sugar addicting?
We've all heard it. Sugar is addicting. You need to cut out sugar from your diet or you'll never lose weight. But what is the basis for this claim? Is...
Fiber: the optimal intake for keeping your bathroom schedule regular ;)
Hey Everyone! I often get questions about fiber intake needs. Below should help clarify what is needed and what is optimal :) Dietary Fiber Recommendations There's no globally accepted optimal intake for...
Apple cider vinegar: a cure for all?
There's a lot of buzz about how beneficial apple cider vinegar can be for the body. But are these claims backed by scientific research? Let's take a look. ...
BCAAs: an important supplement to take for muscle building or expensive flavored water?
If you’re in a nutrition store like the Vitamin Shoppe or GNC you’ll see packed shelves of containers of BCAAs (branched chain amino acids) touting that it will help you...
How to enjoy Thanksgiving and still stay on track with your goals
If you’re like me, Thanksgiving is one of your favorite holidays because of all of the glorious food that is served. Turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie…mmmmm. Nothing beats it!...
No, protein does not hurt your kidneys!
How many times have you heard someone say, don’t eat too much protein it will hurt your kidneys? I’ve heard it more times than I can count. Is there...
Dietary considerations for vegetarians/vegans
With more people adopting a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle, we felt it was important to highlight some important considerations when switching to a plant-based diet. Due to a lack of animal products,...
