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Macronutrients: Part 2 – Protein
February 17, 2023
Protein serves as the major building blocks of cells; specifically important in building bones, muscles, cartilage, and skin. Proteins have several key functions: They help us fix cells that need fixing and build new cells we need built. A protein compound carries oxygen throughout the body and is responsible for ensuring we have the oxygen
Macronutrients: Part 1 – Carbohydrates
February 10, 2023
Carbs have a bad reputation. But they are essential for our living and function. To help you make better choices on how to best fuel your body, we’re going to give you an understanding what a carbohydrate is, how and why it has earned a bad reputation, what carbs are best for health, and considerations
Macronutrients: Introduction
February 2, 2023
The beginning few months of the year are a popular time to talk about diet and nutrition. Afterall, many people make that new years’ resolution to lose a few pounds. You may have heard about these different diets: keto, paleo, carnivore, whole-food and plant based. For many of them the key differences comes down to
Exercise Variation: Why It Is Important
January 25, 2023
Moving your body is an excellent thing. Over the last 6 months, we have shared the health benefits of exercise with cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal health, weight management, diabetes management/prevention, and mental health being at the top of the list. But did you know there is an optimal way to move your body based on your
Make Exercise Fit into Your Schedule
January 18, 2023
By: Dr. Mary Rose Strickland A common reason (excuse?) I hear for people not exercising regularly is that they don’t have time for it. I get it. Life is busy. There’s work, school, kids, household cleaning, outside chores, community and church participation, sometimes there seems like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. However,
How to Meal Plan and Prep for the Family on the Go
January 11, 2023
It’s the beginning of a new year and you have made a resolution to eat more healthy foods. You take the step to go grocery shopping and stock up with healthy options. You get home after a long and busy day and you feel tired, need to get something together quickly so you can drive