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When the Calories Don’t Add Up

There are 4 calories per 1 gram of carbohydrates, 4 calories per 1 gram of protein, and 9 calories per 1 gram of fat. If you had one gram of each of these in one product it should add up to 17 calories. I have found that this is not always the case so IContinue reading “When the Calories Don’t Add Up”

How to Care for your Gut Microbiome

The gut microbiome is one of the most important factors to consider when talking about longevity and quality of life. Disruptions in the microbiome are associated with many diseases and disorders such as IBD, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, allergies, asthma, autism, and cancer. So naturally, it is important to find out how to maintain a healthyContinue reading “How to Care for your Gut Microbiome”

POPULAR WEIGHT LOSS DIETS/LIFESTYLES: Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Intuitive Eating, IIFYM, Intermittent Fasting, Keto/Atkins, Vegan

First, please understand that weight loss is never going to be a quick fix. In order to sustain and manage your goal weight the process will be a lifestyle change followed by gradual and steady weight loss. This weight will stay off since you have created a new lifestyle full of great habits. Side note,Continue reading “POPULAR WEIGHT LOSS DIETS/LIFESTYLES: Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Intuitive Eating, IIFYM, Intermittent Fasting, Keto/Atkins, Vegan”

Micronutrients: Vitamins!!

Everyone knows that micronutrients are important but many people don’t know what this term refers to. Micronutrients consist of vitamins and minerals. Like myself, many people grew up thinking these terms were defined as, “pills that people take.” In actuality, all vitamins and minerals should and can be consumed through food without supplementation! The realContinue reading “Micronutrients: Vitamins!!”

Nutrition: the Basics!

Anything and everything nutrition is my passion so, naturally I go on rants nerding out to pretty much everyone that hangs around me long enough. One time my friend actually got a chance to speak up and asked, “what are macros?” This was shocking to me because I didn’t even recognize that people are notContinue reading “Nutrition: the Basics!”

Introducing: Me!

Hello! Thank you so much for visiting and I hope you stay! No, I did not ever expect to start a blog until last week. So, why did I start this? I have a passion for helping others through nutrition and fitness and I have found it can be a very confusing learning process forContinue reading “Introducing: Me!”