Protein: Your Secret Weapon
Do you ever wonder how much protein you should be eating every day? I get this question often, especially from my clients who are trying to lose weight. Here’s your answer. To get an estimate of how much protein you should be eating, you can do a quick calculation by...
Shaped Like An Apple
I’m sure you are familiar with the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” How about, “An apple a day keeps the fat away?” According to a recent study done at the University of Iowa, a natural substance (ursolic acid) found in apple peels can...
Chia Seeds: Magic Bullet or False Claim?
Remember Chia Pets? For those of you who are unfamiliar, these small clay sprouting figurines were a popular gift items back in the 80’s. Add water and within a few weeks your chia pet would produce green sprouts resembling an animal’s fur or hair. My favorite was...
5 Tips For Pushing Through Plateaus
Have you ever hit a weight loss plateau? If you have, you know how frustrating it can be to stop losing weight even though you are putting in the same effort. The fact is most people hit at least one (usually more than one) plateau during their weight loss journey –...
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