Ever have trouble falling asleep? You're not alone. Studies show that about 1 in 3 Americans have trouble sleeping. Certain foods can help promote better sleep by supporting your body's natural sleep-regulating mechanisms. Here are some foods to include in your diet...
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Nutrition Myths and Misconceptions Part 2
As mentioned in my last post, there are hundreds of nutrition myths and misconceptions that keep us trying and failing to maintain weight, lose weight, or gain muscle. The media wants us to believe the stories they tell so we buy their products and spend more money....
Nutrition Myths and Misconceptions Part 1
Nutrition is surrounded by a lot of myths and misconceptions. The media, your friends, your doctor, and other potential ill-informed people are constantly sharing “the next best thing” to help you lose weight, gain muscle, or “tone” your body. Despite registered...
Small Changes to Your Diet Can Have A Big Impact
Making small, easy tweaks to your diet can have a big impact on your overall health without feeling like a major overhaul. It's important to focus on small changes so you're more likely to stick with your new habits long-term. Here are some simple, healthy changes you...
Super Bowl Snacks
Who is planning to watch the Super Bowl? Are you like me and just there for the commercials, camaraderie and chips and salsa? Or are you rooting for a specific team and planning to jam out to the half-time show? If there is one thing I've seen in my years, is that the...
Why You Need to Eat More
Have you fallen into the “I can only eat 1200 calories per day” trap? Do diets have you convinced that you should eat as little as possible if you want to lose weight? It may seem counter-intuitive, but eating more—in the form of nutrient-dense, whole foods—can...