HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO WOMEN REALLY NEED?

HOW MUCH PROTEIN DO WOMEN REALLY NEED?

How important is protein for women and how much do we need? First, things first. Protein is essential to not only build muscle but to develop and maintain healthy bones, skin and hair. It also makes hormones and enzymes. It is one of the three macronutrients...
NUTS CAN HELP WITH THAT SIX PACK

NUTS CAN HELP WITH THAT SIX PACK

It’s true that eating too much of anything can pack on the pounds and that holds true for nuts as well. Research has shown that nuts can help with weight loss and help you gain that six pack. However, sticking to the serving size will yield greater results. Eating a...
VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

VEGETARIAN OR VEGAN? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

I’ve noticed recently that more people are trending towards becoming a vegetarian or vegan. What’s the difference you ask? Vegetarians don’t consume meat, poultry, game, fish, shellfish or by-products slaughtered by animals. Their diet consists of fruits, vegetables,...

DO WE NEED COLLAGEN?

You might have seen it as soon as you walk through the doors of your favorite supermarket or supplement store. It’s called collagen. Collagen is the main structural protein made up of amino acids (glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine) found in skin,...
FOOD FOR THE BRAIN

FOOD FOR THE BRAIN

In the same way we take great care to make sure we take in the proper nutrients for our body, the brain is no different. A healthy diet may improve memory, motor skills, attention and learning. Research has shown that it may also support and even stimulate mental...

EATING TO COMBAT STRESS

Many of us feel stress and have different ways of dealing with it. Some work out, meditate or eat to combat stress. Let’s talk about the latter. Eating to combat stress can yield negative results such as weight gain and an increased risk of obesity. However, we...