The holidays are filled with great food, drinks and social activities. It is a time to enjoy what is going on around you and not count calories or be worried about eating “clean” foods. Food is an important part of day to day life and serves a purpose much larger than “fuel” (check out my […]
It’s tough to enjoy the holidays when you’re stressing out about how many calories are in Grandma’s Christmas cookies. Or maybe you’re worrying about how far you have to run to burn off the treats at the holiday party. It doesn’t have to be this way! This season, let’s spread holiday cheer, not diet culture. […]
What motivates you to exercise? Depending on your reasons, it may be time to adjust your mindset. Intuitive exercise is engaging in a workout based on what your body needs and enjoys. You may have heard of intuitive eating. Intuitive exercise follows the same principles of connecting and listening to your mind and body to […]
Bone health is often something we don’t pay much attention to when we’re young. We don’t typically think about the importance of it until we age and the consequences become our reality. Unfortunately, in contrast, the majority of the impact that we have on our bone health occurs at a much younger age. In fact, […]
Under-eating goes way beyond hunger pangs. One big sign of under-eating is developing a lack of control around food. Calories matter because they have the important job of keeping you alive. Cutting calories to the point where you’re not getting enough can negatively impact your overall health in big ways. Under-eating can disrupt your hormones, […]
It is about to be the most wonderful time of the year! It is also the time of year where “health” coaches promote their challenges, plans, and programs in full force. In addition to these messages, we are also bombarded with “tips” such as: “to burn off _____ you need to do ____ squats/burpees/sprints”. Food […]
Do you find yourself overcome with guilt or shame after eating your favorite foods because you feel like you’ve failed another diet? Do you apologize for “being bad” when ordering french fries or get anxious when someone brings donuts to the office? It doesn’t have to be this way! “Making peace with food” (one of […]
Fad diets and social media have popularized the low-fat diet and often support avoiding fats wherever we can. You may have also heard terms like “healthy fat” and are unsure if you’re meeting the recommendations for a healthy diet. In today’s blog, we break down the myths about dietary fat and how much fat active […]
Protein is such an essential nutrient to our overall health and fitness goals. It helps give tissues and organs their shape, and helps them function the way they should. It is also essential for muscle building and repair, and a portion at meals can help us stay more satisfied and help us avoid feeling hangryyy […]
By: Matt Luongo, MAEd, RDN, CSSD, CDN There is a lot of nutrition misinformation in the world, and carbs in particular often get a bad rep. Carbohydrates are often portrayed as unhealthy and even unnecessary in the diet. Today, we dispel some of these myths and teach you how to use carbs as a tool […]