From animal-based to plant-based there is an abundance of sources to choose from to meet your protein needs. These choices can be categorized as “complete” or “incomplete” proteins. A complete protein contains all nine essential amino acids necessary to your diet. The human body uses these amino acids as building blocks to make protein vital…
There’s a long list of benefits for meal preparation from saving money to healthier eating habits. Most people are aware of the advantages, but don’t believe they have enough time. In reality, meal prep saves you time! Think of how much effort you put into making breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus snacks. I cook almost all…
I frequently get questions from clients about what to eat before and after a workout. The answer to this question is dependent on the type of workout, duration of the session, and how frequently you are exercising. In this post I’ll go through general nutrition tips for HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), strength training, and…
Hydration: The underappreciated performance enhancer The summer heat is on and with it comes increased sweat with exercise. Sweating is necessary for the body to cool it’s core temperature, and without effective sweating we would essentially cook our cells. People sweat in different ways. For some, the sweat pours off of…
“Summer is officially here and with it the HEAT! Don’t let the fear of heating up the house with the oven stop you from creating a healthy, nutritious meal. Allow me to reintroduce you to your long-lost friend, your slow cooker! On hot, humid days let your slow cooker make your meal with…
Spring is here! Technically. And if you’re anything like me, you’re ready to ditch the stews and broths and trade in for something a little more…green! There are a lot of green smoothie recipes out there. But this one has a little bit of something for everyone! Do you like spinach? It’s in there.…