Nutrition
STRESS | OVERVIEW
Overview: Stress defined: talk about what stress is: overview and HRV info Stress has always been a part of the human existence, however in society today the shift has been from acute to chronic...
STRESS | FIGHT OR FLIGHT TRIGGERS WITH SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Fight or flight triggers with sympathetic nervous system/adrenal Breaking down the play-by-play of the ‘fight or flight’ response and how it relates to our central nervous system can give us a...
STRESS | STRESS AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
The immune system: What does it mean to have stress? We know that too much stress is not necessarily good for us, but it is important to fully understand the deep impact that it can have on your...
NUTRITION MONTHLY | HEALTHY FATS VS. INFLAMMATORY FATS
Healthy Fats vs. Inflammatory Fats We all hear about how chronic inflammation can be influenced by infections, injuries, and different health conditions like heart disease and diabetes, but did you...
PHYSICAL CONTRIBUTORS TO STRESS | ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS
Physical Contributors to Stress: Environmental Toxins Being aware of potential toxins that can be encountered throughout the day can make it easier to avoid some and build up defenses to other with...
METABOLISM | ENERGY OUT
Energy out Resting Metabolic Rate, Activity Factor, Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis: How does it add up? What is a resting metabolic rate? Term that is often used interchangeably with...
METABOLISM | EXERCISE & ENERGY OUT
Physical activity can have as much or as little an effect on your daily energy expenditure as you decide. Get active without overtraining! Current Physical Activity Recommendations No matter...
METABOLISM | FATS
Fats Statement: “Don’t Fear Fat – Fat is an important part of the diet” Facets of Fats Fats are good! Fats are bad! Fats are good! What to do! Just like carbohydrates, there has been a lot of...
METABOLISM | HYDRATION
Hydration Statement: “Don’t Get Thirsty – The importance of staying hydrated” Hydration Status: Did you know that by the time you feel thirsty you are already slightly dehydrated? Unfortunately, the...
METABOLISM | OVERVIEW
The Essence of Metabolism – Overview In order to optimize training, one needs the proper nutrition to sustain health and physical activity. The foods and beverages we consume can give us the energy...
METABOLISM | PROTEIN
Protein: What is it, why we need it and how much we need Statement: “Lean Up! – Adequate protein to reach your goals” What is Protein? Protein! Protein! Protein! We hear it all the time, it...
METABOLISM | THE THERMIC EFFECT OF FOOD
The types of nutrients that we take in daily are important, but so is how and when we take them in. Food type and timing matters! So, what is food really? Food is composition of...
PHYSICAL CONTRIBUTORS TO STRESS | PATHOGENS
Physical Contributors to Stress: Pathogens With modern medicine viruses and other pathogens have not been as much of a concern, however that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still risks. What...
SLEEP & RECOVERY | APPRECIATION & GRATITUDE
Appreciation is the expression of acknowledgment of the gifts, talents, and fortunes of one’s self and others as well as the positive attributes of things and places. On a related but different...
SLEEP & RECOVERY | CIRCADIAN RHYTHM
Humans, like most living organisms, follow a specific time frame where we often feel the most energetic and get the best sleep. Because our species is diurnal, generally speaking, we prefer to be...
SLEEP & RECOVERY | COGNITIVE RECOVERY
Over the past few weeks, we have covered the importance of sleep and physical recovery to our physical and metabolic health. This week, we will be focusing primarily on the effect of sleep and...
SLEEP & RECOVERY | MINDFUL EATING
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the state and act of being deliberately conscious about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors within your surroundings. It is a state of being aware and...
SLEEP & RECOVERY | OVERVIEW
The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults should get at least 7 hours of sleep per night. This is important because sleep is nature’s regeneration process. It helps us to clear our minds...
SLEEP & RECOVERY | PHYSICAL RECOVERY
Physical recovery refers to the process and resting time the body undertakes to heal and rejuvenate itself after periods of strenuous physical activity (exercise) or a significant stressor is...
STRESS | BICARBONATE SYSTEM
Bicarbonate System Knowledge is power. Understanding what is going on inside your body can help you make more informed decisions when it comes to nutrition, physical activity and your overall...
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