Mar 23, 2021
This week, we’ll discuss protein sources, its different forms, where it belongs on our Fit Plate and some of its basic functions within our bodies. Protein (one of the macronutrients), provides 4 kcal per gram. The two sources through which we can obtain protein...
Mar 23, 2021
How many tasks are you completing while you are eating? How often are you interrupted when eating a meal or snack. How present are you when you are actually eating? Enter into the world of mindfulness. The definition of mindfulness is “paying attention in a...
Mar 23, 2021
Sugar Substitutes If you are trying to reduce sugar and overall calories in your diet, it’s possible you are using, or have at least, contemplated the use of products marketed as ‘sugar free’ or ‘reduced sugars’, using various artificial sweeteners and/or sugar...
Mar 23, 2021
This week, the topic is regarding dietary fats, cholesterol, sugars and refined starches and their effect on blood lipid levels. We have been led to believe that dietary saturated fat and cholesterol are detrimental, and that fat-free products stripped of everything...
Mar 23, 2021
Bad Rap Coffee has typically been given a bad rap because of the caffeine it contains, which does indeed kick our adrenal glands and cause them to release cortisol, our main stress hormone. However, for the amount that most consume, the effects appear to be minor and...
Mar 23, 2021
Last article, we moved away from our initial focus on diet and nutrition alone and considered other factors that can have a significant impact on weight and our overall health. Today, let’s consider gut health and food sensitivities. These can be a huge stressor on...
