Research shows that most diets fail in the long term and can predict future weight gain, food preoccupation, weight cycling, and disordered eating behaviors. As researchers and health professionals search for more sustainable approaches to health, intuitive...
What is protein at a molecular level? There are three macronutrients that power the body; protein, carbohydrates, and fat. Macronutrients are essential, meaning we must obtain them from the diet. Protein makes up the bones, muscles, skin and hair, and powers many...
Ask any chef what makes a great meal and they’ll tell you: salt to enhance flavor, fat for taste and texture, and acid for balance. Stocking a pantry with essentials starts here. If you have these elements on hand, creating meals, whether it’s for one day or one week,...
Walking through your local grocery store, you have probably seen the word “organic” throughout the produce section, as well as on many food labels on store shelves. With all the hype surrounding organic food it might make you wonder: should I be eating organic? What...
What are Carbohydrates? We need energy for everything. Going to the gym to work out is an obvious one, but we also need energy to get up and walk around, perform tasks of daily living, and use our heart, brain, lungs, and other organs. There are three macronutrients...
