Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals required by the body. Whether you eat meat or follow a vegan diet, we all need micros. Macros get a lot of attention and unfortunately, that means micros often get forgotten. By not getting enough micros, you are increasing your chances of developing health issues. Micros serve a variety of purposes.
Read MoreAnyone can benefit from this guide, whether you are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or you just want to incorporate a meatless Monday.
Read MoreBy now you've probably heard over and over again how people need to decrease the amount of sodium they're consuming on a daily basis. Well, that’s all fine and good if we only really knew why sodium was important to keep in balance. I am much more apt to pay attention to vitamins and minerals that are either helpful or harmful to my health when I really understand how the body is responding to that mineral. So if you are anything like me and want to know what the big deal is about sodium, then I hope you find this helpful.
Read MoreIn 2008, my collegiate swimming career was coming to an end. By that point in time, it was coming somewhat as a welcome. I was just coming out of some serious issues with over-training syndrome and exercise addiction. But a large part of me was concerned about what my identity would be like without swimming. Outside of that, what was I to do as far as fitness and staying in shape? For 16 years I had grown accustomed to just wearing a Speedo to swim in. But would I have the audacity to ever put one back on if I couldn't look at least decent in it again? So many concerns were going through my head with the end of such a career…
Read MoreMeal Prepping; The Stories I don’t have time. I don’t like eating the same thing all week. I don’t know-how. I can’t afford it. My family is too picky.
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Read MoreWe all know that water is important. We literally cannot live without it. The human body can go weeks without food, but cannot survive more than three to five days without water.
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Read MoreIf your nutrition is a priority of yours (and I'm sure it is or you probably wouldn't be reading this) then I hope this list comes in handy. Whether you travel for work or pleasure and whether you're on a road trip or flying somewhere far away, having a plan is key.
Read MoreThe easiest way to stay on track with your diet is to plan ahead and meal prep. It's simple. If you have good healthy food cooked and ready to eat, you're more likely to stay on track. Has lunchtime ever rolled around and you forgot to pack food, so you wind up at a restaurant trying to make a healthy choice, only to get more food than you need or food that's cooked in too much oil, or loaded with dressing? Sure you can eat out and still eat healthy, but in the long run, packing your lunches and planning your dinners is going to help you achieve your goals a lot faster (and save you money).
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