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...
Nutrition
What are the signs of dehydration?
Dehydration is more common than not these days and it’s not just a physical condition; it can also have a significant impact on our mental health. Studies have shown that even mild dehydration can lead to a decrease in cognitive function and mood. As a certified...
Why Diets Don’t Work
One word typically comes to mind when we hear the word "Diet" and that is "Restriction." Meaning, we would say things like "I can't eat that on my diet" or "I don't get to have any of XYZ on my diet." Whether you are referencing pasta, a mocha latte or even a slice of...
How to Increase Your Protein Intake
Protein is one of the three main macronutrients our body needs daily and most people (especially women) are protein deficient. Lacking the proper amounts of protein can lead to weight gain, unstable blood sugar levels, cravings, hunger and lack of lean muscle mass....
How Much Water Should You Drink During a Workout?
As much as we all love coffee, it's not the most ideal beverage to sip while exercising (believe me, I have tried). But worse than drinking coffee is not drinking any water while you exercise. No matter if you are lifting weights, running or even if you are in the...
Hiring a Nutrition Coach
You've decided you are ready to get your nutrition on track and you want to hire a nutrition coach! Congratulations! Hiring a coach is one of the best things you can do for yourself. I've hired coaches for every realm of my life over the past decade plus. I've...
Do You Need a Gut Health Cleanse?
A Gut Health Cleanse is also known as detoxification where you remove natural toxins from your body. Despite the fact that our bodies are naturally designed to produce waste byproducts as a result of normal metabolic function, sometimes our bodies can get...
5 Tips to Healthier Eating Habits
You want to feel better, but you are lost in what it means to develop healthier eating habits. Information overload has you spinning your wheels, but you are eager to change something. I’ve got my top 5 list here for you so you can take a few simple steps to being a...