Ozempic, or semaglutide, mimics a hormone called GLP-1, which your body naturally produces after eating. Patients come to me having started on these weight loss medications expecting them to work, yet they are consuming processed food, not given any strength training plan and sent out the door with their weekly injection. This not only leads […]
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5 Nutrition Myths That Most People Believe
Eating fat makes you fat. Carbs are bad for you. You need to eat small meals every few hours to boost metabolism. Detox teas, powders and juice cleanse your body. Protein is more important than real food. Have you fallen for one or all of these nutritional myths? I don’t like to see people who […]
The Great Sugar Experiment: What Happens When You Quit Sugar for 30 Days?
Did you know sugar doesn’t just affect your waistline—it rewires your brain? Cutting out processed added sugar for 30 days can transform your neurochemistry, your focus, and even your mood. Let’s look at what happens to your brain when you quit sugar for 30 days. Why Sugar is a Brain Problem When I say sugar, I am not talking about whole fruit, […]
Why Is Soy Milk Bad?
My relationship with soy started when I was a toddler when moms were told by health authorities to use soy milk formula. The reason for this is because soy was considered to be less allergenic and easier to digest for the lactose intolerant, so after 6 months of breast feeding I was switched to soy […]
3 Nutritionally Balanced Meals | What I Eat In A Day
Is there such a thing as nutritionally balanced meals and if so, what does that look like? The way we’re going to ensure our meals are balanced, is to eat real food for each meal. According to the American Nutrition and Dietetic Association, a balanced meal looks like this: 1/2 of your plate is vegetables […]
The Dangers of Bioengineered Food Ingredients
Have you taken a magnifying glass to your labels lately? Sadly on most packaged foods in 6-8 font type, you’ll see bioengineered food ingredients. Bioengineered food contains modified genetic material. This modification is not otherwise obtainable through traditional crossbreeding or found in nature. The only way it is accomplished is outside of natural life processes. […]
What to eat before and after workouts to build muscle
Fitness gains don’t just come from what we do in the gym, but what we eat before and after workouts. Pre and post workout nutrition will help us maximize the 20, 30, 60 minutes we spend training our body in the gym. I interviewed the fittest 50 year old woman on the planet a few […]
5 Daily Habits to Improve Your Life
Our daily habits have a profound compound effect in our lives. The question is, are they bringing you closer to health accumulation or taking you further away? I recommend evaluating the daily five – coffee, water, exercise, protein, and screen time. 1. Coffee Consumption Most of us drink coffee on a daily basis, so we […]
Foods to avoid if you have IBS, SIBO, or other digestive issues
Today we are discussing foods to avoid if you have digestive issues. These food groups include, nightshades, brassica vegetables, wheat, and beans and digestive issues such as acid reflux, IBS, SIBO, inflammatory bowel diseases, gas, bloating, constipation, and gallbladder issues. If you haven’t downloaded the 30 Day Digestion and Microbiome Upgrade Food Plan. I highly […]
Nutritional Strategies and Vitamins for Fat Loss
If you’re struggling with getting obesity under control, you may be overlooking some simple nutritional strategies and vitamins for fat loss. Here are 4 nutrients to make fat loss more attainable and lasting: Protein intake supports fat loss When people are decreasing calories, they often forget to increase their protein intake. This is a huge mistake. […]
