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Calculate How Much Protein You Really Need

May 19, 2022 Yvonne Matthews

The word protein is derived from the Greek word protos, meaning "first". So you can see how important it is!

Protein is one of our three macronutrients. Macronutrients is just a fancy word for nutrients we need in large quantities. All our food is made up of one or all three of the macronutrients - carbohydrates, fat and protein. All three are important!

Now, most people know protein is important. But do you REALLY know why? Here's a few of the top reasons…

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In food, health and wellness, nutrition, running and fitness Tags protein, plant protein, animal protein, macronutrients, protein needs, personalized nutrition, protein for althlete
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Foundations of Nutrition - A Balanced Approach

September 12, 2018 Yvonne Matthews
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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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