How Much Protein a Day is Healthy? Adults should eat about 0.8g of protein per kilogram (2.2lbs) of body weight per day. That means if you weigh about 160lbs, you should eat 58g of high-quality protein per day. Eating a higher intake Read more...
Best Supplements for Muscle Growth The summer is approaching. You’ve been hitting it hard at the gym. You were experiencing more gains when you first started lifting, but now you seem to be at a stopping point. Sound familiar? Read more...
Success after bariatric surgery is dependent on several factors including diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle. Since your body has gone through physiological changes that affect absorption, one of the most important routines for Read more...
These chicken tacos are easy to throw together on a weeknight for a healthy dinner or a summer bbq. They are packed with protein, avocado offers healthy fat and tomatoes boast lycopene and vitamin C. Spices are a great way to add Read more...
These are super easy to prep ahead of time and grab for breakfast throughout the week! Simply use any leftovers you’ve got on hand. Examples: chopped spinach or kale, crumbled feta or shredded cheddar cheese, leftover chicken Read more...
Naturally, bariatric surgery impacts the digestive system. Often removing not only the stomach but also parts of the small intestine, bariatric procedures change your appetite and can also affect your nutrient absorption. After Read more...
I’m not your “typical” nutritionist. It’s not a big secret; I don’t really enjoy cooking. Well…it’s not that I don’t enjoy cooking itself but rather the required amount of time it takes to cook a meal. Frankly, my Read more...
Let’s face it, the gym is an intimidating place. Take it from somebody who used to work in them. No matter which gym you attend, you will most likely find the same types of people: the quiet crowd, the chatty crowd, the cardio Read more...
Dietary guidelines have changed and no longer define the exact amount of cholesterol allowed in a persons’ diet. (1) This can seem confusing when for years the message has been to cut foods high in cholesterol from your diet. Read more...
If you have high triglycerides you have probably heard to avoid trans-fats, sugar and alcohol. Yes, this is true. It is important to reduce dietary and lifestyle factors in that can have a negative impact on triglycerides. However, Read more...
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