Let’s talk about the myth that carbohydrates are bad, lower is better and that they cause weight gain! Carbohydrates are one of three macronutrients - the other two are proteins and dietary fats. The main functions of carbohydrates is because it's our body's primary and easiest ways to make glucose and help us with energy! We keep finding out more and more reasons carbs are important and maybe a primary reason to consume them, this includes…
Read moreFoundations of Nutrition - A Balanced Approach
Sometimes starting is the hardest part. I hear it all the time from my clients. And honestly, I go through it too. For me, I have found that creating a plan and taking that initial baby step forward is the best (and maybe only) way out of this sometimes-paralyzing place. I teach a 2-hour workshop on just this topic. And it’s always one of my favorites. So, I wanted to share today an easy step-by-step plan to building your foundation of nutrition and health.
So often we get caught up in the latest research or article on fish oil supplements, or this mushroom powder, or that one antioxidant rich fruit. It can get overwhelming and disorienting. Where do you start?
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