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 conflicting information circulating around fats in the last decade. It is...

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 to do so. We get energy from three main sources (macronutrients):...

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 is all over the media and it seems like everyone is telling you that...

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 nutrients that provide building blocks and energy for your body.  ...

GUT HEALTH | FOOD ALLERGY, SENSITIVITY, INTOLERANCE, AND DISEASE

The difference between food allergy, sensitivity/intolerance and disease  A food allergy, food intolerance and GI specific disease can all have similar signs and symptoms, making it important to know the differences between them to help better protect yourself and...