COFFEE BEFORE WORKING OUT?

 I’ve been asked this question by my clients and the answer is yes. You can drink coffee before a workout (unless you’re sensitive to caffeine). In that case, please check in with your doctor. There are several benefits to drinking that cup of Joe before a...

SHOULD YOU EAT BEFORE DOING FASTED CARDIO?

The term “fasted cardio” refers to doing cardio before eating anything. Fasted cardio is effective because it helps the body use fat for fuel when glucose is depleted. This happens when we go to sleep at night. Doing cardio in the morning on an empty...

MEAL PREP DELIVERY

Although many of us meal prep, sometimes it’s nice to try out new recipes without putting in a lot of effort. There are so many meal delivery options to choose from that it can be a bit overwhelming. The great thing about the delivery kits is that it comes in...
LOADED EGG WHITE OMELETTE

LOADED EGG WHITE OMELETTE

This meal can be prepared anytime of day. If I get home from work late or I don’t feel like cooking a big meal I’ll just make a loaded egg white omelette. It’s full of protein and vegetables and is very satisfying. Ingredients: 1) 2 egg whites 2) 1...

WHAT DOES THE GLYCEMIC INDEX MEAN?

When we refer to the glycemic index (GI) it is a numeric score attached to a food based on how it makes your blood sugar rise. The scale is based on a 0 to 100 reading with pure glucose or sugar given a value of 100. It’s ideal to have a lower glycemic index...

NO NEED TO COUNT CALORIES

We’re told more often than not, that if we want to lose weight we should count our calories. This isn’t necessarily the case. When we rely solely on counting calories, we miss the opportunity to listen to our body’s hunger signals which can be...