How To Prevent Allergies & Boost Your Immune System
Hello, all you vibrant and health-conscious folks out there. It is that time of year again, the birds are chirping, the sun is out, the flowers are blooming and… what’s that? Runny nose, itchy eyes… agh! Allergies you sneaky little devil. But wait, is there a way we can be ahead of the game and […]
Fats and Oils: PUFA, MUFA, and Saturated
We’ve been told for years that fat is the enemy, to minimize it at all costs, and that if we want to be healthy or lose weight, we need to eat less fat. But what if I were to tell you that fat is actually your friend? That fat is not only good for you […]
How to be present in your life: Win, focus, gratitude
It can be easy to get caught up in the chaos of everyday life. Between work, family, and social obligations, it can be hard to find time to focus on ourselves. How many times have you sat down on the couch at the end of the day to realize you don’t remember what happened at […]
How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm
Why Your Circadian Rhythm Matters If you’re like most people, you probably think of the circadian rhythm (CR) as something that governs your sleep cycle. And while that is true, it is also responsible for regulating much more than just that. In fact, the CR plays a role in everything from our mood and energy […]
What Is RPE & How it can Maximize Your Training
RPE, or Rate of Perceived Exertion, is a way to measure the intensity of your workouts. RPE is a subjective measure, meaning that it’s based on your own perception of how hard you’re working, rather than any objective measure like heart rate or watts on a bike. If you’ve ever worked with a personal trainer […]
How to eat more than 100g of Protein (with meat and dairy)
It can be a challenge to consume enough protein in your day to day diet. Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue, and it also helps to keep us feeling full and satisfied. I personally struggled so much with body aches and muscle repair when I wasn’t consuming enough protein. It improved substantially […]
