by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
Avoid foods that are heavily processed but continue to eat as much as you want. Studies show eating a whole food-based diet automatically results in a 400-600 calorie reduction daily. Drink 100+ ounces of water daily. Staying hydrated will reduce cravings and improve...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
Here’s a list of the top 5 benefits of 100% cacao powder 100% cacao powder, also known as unsweetened cocoa powder, with numerous health benefits. Here are five benefits of consuming 100% cacao powder: 1. Rich in Antioxidants: Cacao powder is loaded with...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
Did you know that most people don’t eat nearly enough protein as they should? Protein has a TON of benefits. Below are a few: Supports Muscle Growth and Repair Helps Maintain a Healthy Weight Supports Bone Health, Promotes Feeling of Fullness Supports Immune...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
We know how challenging it is to eat healthy when going out. Eating out is hard to get around as well especially since most social gatherings revolve around a meal. What if we told you that you don’t have to be perfect when eating out, how about just making a...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
There are all kinds of products and supplements claiming they will “boost your metabolism” but those are rarely efficacious, and the ones that do work are often not legal and have significant long-term health concerns. When most people refer to “metabolism” they think...
by Sako Yakinian | Nutrition
Here is an awesome illustration of portion size if you are replacing your snack habits with nuts, but ALSO a perfect example of how a caloric surplus can sneak up on you and cause weight gain. I know many people who snack on almonds at night, or try to have some...