Category: Nutrition
THE BASICS OF COUNTING MACROS
March 17, 2018
Counting macros… What does that even mean and why is it all the rage in the fitness world? There is so much talk about this magical way to manage your weight while still being able to actually eat, and even eat your favorite foods. Is this too good to be true? Losing weight while still getting to eat pizza or donuts? Count me in.
GET READY TO KICK SOME ACID
March 10, 2018
Maybe you have heard of the idea that what you eat correlates to your body’s pH, often referred to as the Alkaline diet or the alkaline-ash diet. Basically, what this consists of is eating a diet higher in alkaline foods instead of acidic foods. The claims? A surplus of benefits for your body. Some say that an alkaline diet can help with weight loss and help your bodily functions in terms of fighting disease and increasing energy production
GUIDE TO SNACKING: AVOID BLOATING & STAY SATISFIED
March 3, 2018
Bloating. We all experience it, and I am pretty positive we all hate it. If we could keep our stomachs looking lean and flat all day, the world would probably be a better place… Well maybe not, but we definitely would feel happier! Bloating can be uncomfortable, painful, and sometimes a blow to our self-confidence (even if it is completely normal). Even though most of us will experience some bloating due to the expansion of our intestines, and the healthy bacteria in our gut, there are definitely ways to decrease to what extent we bloat.
MISSION x STREET
October 18, 2017
One of the most challenging parts of maintaining a healthy diet is making nutritious choices while dining out. Many restaurants can’t – or won’t – make modifications to their meals to “clean” them up. Others will have a small and sad list of salads to choose from, which can be less than appetizing while friends… Read more »