Nutrition
Increase Weight Loss with NEAT
By Eric Williamson, RD, MSc, CSCS, PhD (C) You’re working out, you know you’re eating less and you’re still not losing weight? Is it a slow metabolism that you can’t do anything about? For most people, not quite. A well-controlled research study conducted at The University of Copenhagen took 61 overweight men and split them into…
Read MoreWatermelon Gazpacho Recipe
By Julie Daniluk, RHN Not only are watermelons 92% water, they are also packed with magnesium and potassium. Magnesium and potassium are often lost in our sweat during exercise, along with sodium, and need to be replenished immediately. Potassium and magnesium are known as electrolytes because they help carry the electrical signals in the body…
Read MoreCool Treat: NuTricia’s Dark Sweet Cherry Almond Nice Cream Recipe
By Tricia Silverman, RD, MBA This is my go-to healthy indulgence. I love ice cream, but eat it sparingly due to the sugar and unsavory ingredients that are often added. NuTricia’s Dark Sweet Cherry Almond Nice Cream is a healthful and yummy treat that makes you feel like you are getting the real thing. Serving:…
Read MoreFat is Not the Enemy
By Kathleen Trotter, PTS Listen as Kathleen Trotter, PTS, gives you a few good reasons why we should be eating healthy fat instead of sugar.
Read MoreProbiotics and Weight Loss
By Eddie Fatakhov, M.D. What is a probiotic? Probiotics are not only live microorganisms found in supplements and some fermented foods such as yogurt and pickles, but they have also been found to have a variety of health benefits. These benefits include vitamin K and B production, the breakdown of insoluble (indigestible) fiber, immune system…
Read MoreMeal Prepping Steps for Success
By Angela Wallace, MSc, RD, PTS Are you busy? Do you sometimes feel like there aren’t enough hours in your day? If you answered yes, you NEED to start meal prepping! It might seem like another chore, but it will save you time, energy, and money (and once you get into the swing of it,…
Read MoreCrickets: A New Superfood
By Kristina Nel In 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) released a report entitled Edible Insects – Future prospects for food and feed security. This report recommends integrating edible insects into our diet, in order to maintain a high-quality diet and reduce our environmental footprint. The publication of this paper had a catalyzer effect…
Read MoreCricket Powder Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Recipe
By Kristina Nel Yields: 8 big cookies Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time: 12-15 minutes Ingredients: 1 ¼ rolled oats ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup cricket powder ¾ cup raisins ½ tsp baking soda ½ cup coconut oil, melted ½ cup brown sugar ¼ tsp salt 1 egg Directions: Preheat your oven to 375…
Read More2 Meals Prepped With Bruschetta Mix
By Angela Wallace, MSc, RD, PTS I love nothing more than fresh local tomatoes during the spring and summer months, and a meal that can turn into two! Since prepping your meals ahead of time can make all the difference in a busy week, why not try creating some two in one meals that help…
Read More3 Ways to Love Bell Peppers
By Carol Harrison Spring is in the air, a time to change things up – be it your workout routine, or your mealtime line-up. And, if getting more veggies on your plate is a top wellness priority, here are three tasty and simple ways to enjoy vitamin C-packed bell peppers, now in stores thanks to…
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