The prevalence of obesity and the decline in food quality are on the rise in America. It is estimated that approximately 42% of American adults have a body mass index (BMI) classified as obese. As obesity rates increase, so does the consumption of processed foods...
In the United States, the average daily carbohydrate intake sits at a hefty 275-325 grams per day, predominantly fueled by overconsumption of grains and processed sugary foods. This dietary pattern has played a pivotal role in escalating rates of obesity, insulin...
ARTICLE AT A GLANCE The words “food as fuel” may bring to mind an athlete training for an intense competition. But the truth is each of us already uses food to power our lives each and every day – whether we realize it or not. People of all backgrounds, lifestyles,...
Inflammation is your immune system’s way of defending your body against injuries and infections, so it can heal and recover. It’s a normal and critical part to life. Your body triggers a cascade of pathways to help get healthy again, which call on immune...
In today's fast-paced world, convenience often precedes ingredient quality regarding food choices. Unfortunately, this shift towards processed foods has spawned a host of health concerns, contributing to the obesity epidemic, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and chronic...
What is sodium? Sodium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in maintaining proper bodily functions. It’s naturally found in many foods like table salt, cheese, cured meats and some baked goods. Sodium is also found not-so-naturally in...
One of the first tips in most weight management or diet plans is to track your macros, because what gets measured, gets managed. So what exactly are macros, and why/how do we track them? There are three main types of macronutrients, or macros, for...
Like many people, I had a poor relationship with food growing up. I was a serial yo-yo dieter - calorie counting, counting points, fad diets, etc. After starting my journey to become a dietitian and learning about macro counting something finally shifted. I’m not...
As a Muay Thai athlete and professional strength and conditioning coach, I keep a busy high-performance schedule that requires a diligent nutrition regiment. In the past I habitually under consumed and found it difficult to maintain muscle mass and training volume....
From growing up an athlete to being a successful health and wellness coach, I’ve seen firsthand how food is often the most important medicine. By simplifying my approach to nutrition, going gluten free and minimizing processed foods, my health and energy is at a...
The goal at Metabolic Meals has always been to improve health first, which in turn makes fat loss easier. Rather than focusing on portion control and calorie counting, we emphasize food quality, nutrient ratios, and food rotation. This is why we have been a...
From being a multi-sport athlete to IFBB Bikini Pro to getting my degree in kinesiology and building my own health coaching business-- it’s fair to say, I have A LOT of personal and professional experience. Check out my road to self-discovery, how I support my...
Ketogenic dieting is a method of forcing your body into ketosis — the state of burning fat to use ketones as energy instead of relying solely on glucose. It means training your body to burn excess fat while helping it regulate blood sugar levels more...
I’m a registered dietitian and I specialize in helping people who suffer from gut disorders and autoimmune diseases. I help my clients find answers that will bring healing relief and health solutions using an integrative and functional approach. I also literally...
Weight gain at its core is simple; we must create a calorie surplus where more calories are consumed than burned over a certain time period. Much like weight loss, there are healthy and not-so-healthy ways to accomplish this. Super palatable foods like pizza,...
