Key Takeaways This Q&A explores plant-based eating in a very practical way. After explaining the health benefits of a plant-based diet, the discussion turns to common nutritional challenges and strategies for transitioning to this type of eating plan. In addition, we explore how whole-food, plant-based eating can impact fitness and performance. Read on for expert…
Pancakes, hotcakes, flapjacks…whatever you call them, these tasty thin, flat cakes of cooked batter may be delicious for breakfast, but can ruin all your hard work in the gym. White flour, sugar, and a lack of protein make most pancake recipes less than ideal for your post-workout meal. But you don’t have to designate them…
Spring is in full swing! Warmer temperatures and longer days signal a shift from the cold, dark winter to a quickly approaching summer. And summer means bathing-suit season. Does the thought of that make you panic? Is your head filled with thoughts of detox diets and juice cleanses? Starvation and deprivation is NOT the answer…
Fresh, younger-looking skin is something everyone can appreciate. And with summer around the corner, many of us are turning our attention to what we put on our skin to protect it from the elements. However, what we put in our body can be just as important as what we put on our body. The nutrients…
Eating regularly throughout the day is essential for providing your body with appropriate fuel. But individual nutritional requirements can be quite different depending on your daily activities and exercise routines. Nutritional demands also differ based on workout duration and intensity (Mayo Clinic, 2010). One of the critical times to pay attention to your nutritional needs…
Health-conscious individuals can spend a lot of time planning and scheduling their workouts to get the greatest possible benefit. But an intense workout also requires focusing on your post-training nutritional needs, which includes when and what to eat to replenish your body’s energy stores, while also supplying the nutrients to rebuild and repair damaged tissue….
Vegetarian diets can take on a number of forms, depending on the type of animal-based products one chooses to consume. Ovo-lacto Vegetarians: Plant-based Diet + Eggs and Dairy Lacto-vegetarians: Plant-based Diet + Dairy Pescatarians: Plant-based Diet + Fish Flexitarians: Plant-based Diet + Occasional Animal Flesh Vegans: Plant-based Diet Only The commonality among the various vegetarian…
Thanksgiving—a day we typically associate with over-indulgence in rich foods—is often followed by a day of regret. This year, transform those traditional heavier foods into something light and healthy to help minimize the likelihood of adding extra holiday pounds. Traditional Dish: Roasted Turkey with Gravy Next Day Transformation: Whole-wheat Turkey Scramble Traditional Dish: Cranberry Relish…
Nutrients in food are critical for building and repairing body tissues and for regulating digestion, energy production and muscle contraction. The human body needs fuel in the form of calories from all three macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates and fat. Each macro plays an important role in the body and has specific functions. With all the hype around…