“Fast digesting carbs can help you reach your fitness goals.” Did you ever think you’d read that statement? More than likely, you’ve heard that carbs are bad for your health. It’s certainly not uncommon for carbohydrates to get a bad rap these days, especially with...
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...
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...
We know to lose body fat you must expend more energy (calories out) than you consume (calories in) from food on a daily basis over the course of time in order to create a calorie deficit. So is there a way we can work it from both sides? Absolutely! By focusing on the...
These days we are constantly told that to reach our fitness goal we need to eat right, make sure we are eating the proper fats (i.e. good fats). For so long that was considered unsaturated fats also known as monounsaturated (MUFAs) which can be found in avocado, olive...
1. Tuna- great source of omega-3 fatty acids which helps promote the production of leptin, a hormone that makes you feel full and increases your metabolism. *not a fan of tuna… salmon, mackerel, herring, and sardines are some alternatives. 2. Grapefruit-contains an...
