Smoothies are a delicious way to get nutrition into your body whilst whipping up a super quick meal. Whether you enjoy smoothies for breakfast, snack or dessert, they are a great way to increase your daily servings of fruits and vegetables. How to Make a Good Smoothie A good smoothie should contain a liquid (water or plant-based milk), fruit, healthy fat (such as … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Diet Food Pyramid
Are you curious to go meat-free? Have you cut back on animal products and looking to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your daily meals? Unfortunately, a vegetarian meal does not necessarily guarantee that it is a healthy meal. Having a good understanding of recommended foods to eat as a vegetarian can help you feel confident in your food choices. The vegetarian diet … [Read more...]
What is the Satiety Index?
Do you feel satisfied from the meal you ate? Did it satisfy your hunger or are you left craving food after the meal? Here we will dive into satiety with food and the satiety index to help you understand the importance of eating food to feel full and satisfied. What is Satiety? Satiety is the feeling of fullness after a meal and the suppression of hunger for a period of … [Read more...]
Discretionary Calories and Fat Loss
We all need calories, there is no escaping that fact. For many years it has become a scary topic, creating a place of fear around the word. Calories get such a bad rap, it is essential to clear this fear to help you understand that calories are needed for a healthy body. When this fear around calories is cleared, you will be able to eat food from a place of understanding the … [Read more...]
What Are Micronutrients?
You’ve likely heard the word “macros” which refers to macronutrients - carbs, protein and fats - and these are essential for the body to thrive. In the fitness industry it is easy to get caught up in focusing on the macros of the food being eaten, and ignore the micros (micronutrients). Micronutrients are one of the major groups of nutrients your body needs, which … [Read more...]