Can You Get Enough Protein From Plants?
Protein is essential in our diet. It is a component of almost every part of our body. Protein is what feeds our muscles, helps us grow stronger and keeps our body functioning properly. 10% – 35% of one’s daily calories should come from protein. Based on a 2,000-kal diet this translates to 50g – 175g, however factors like age, weight, height and activity level are important considerations in determining the proper amount for each individual. Surprisingly, most people actually consume significantly more protein than thay need!
Can You Get Enough Protein From Plants?Fuel Up for Midterms!
Midterms are upon us and suddenly, we’re at a desk 10+ hours a day reaching for the chips.
Fuel Up for Midterms!Reject Diet Culture!
The diet industry’s job isn’t to tell you the truth – it’s to make money and they make their money off failure, not success. If diets really worked, it wouldn’t be a 70 billion dollar industry.
Reject Diet Culture!Food Synergy! Powerful Food Pairings To Keep You Healthy
Protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytonutrients: Do you think nutrients work best by themselves or in combination with others?
Food Synergy! Powerful Food Pairings To Keep You HealthyWhat’s the difference between sugars and natural sugars?
Being a student can be stressful and exhausting at times—especially during midterms and finals when it is hard to not reach for that sweet treat when you are in a pinch and have a craving for something sweet. Sometimes it may seem like the only thing that will make studying more enjoyable would be to have a cookie or piece of chocolate. But what does eating that sweet treat actually do to your health? How do you distinguish between added sugars versus natural sugars, and what do those tricky food labels really mean?
What’s the difference between sugars and natural sugars?Eat More Plants!
You have probably heard the terms plant based or plant forward, but what do they mean to you? Do imagine a strict vegan or vegetarian diet or do you imagine just eating less meat? Actually, any of those meanings are correct. You can be vegan, vegetarian, or just eat less meat and have a plant forward eating pattern.
Eat More Plants!Happy Heart Month
While we should always think about protecting our hearts, February is the month to remind us of how important factors like diet, exercise, stress, sleep, and smoking play in the health of our heart
Happy Heart MonthPut an Egg on it!
Have you ever wondered if eggs are healthy? This is a question that I get asked often!
Put an Egg on it!Whole Grains
We often see celebrities vilify carbs in the media, which is just not responsible or correct. When choosing carbs, there are de nitely choices that are better than white rice, white pasta, cookies and pastries! Whole Grains are where it’s at! When choosing grains, aim to make at least ½ of them whole!
Whole Grains
