Everything you eat is comprised of the three macronutrients. The three macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fat. The distribution of your daily caloric intake between these three macronutrients can greatly affect your energy levels. All three provide energy, however they do have their differences. Carbohydrates are broken down by the body and metabolized more quickly, […]
Category Archives: Diet & Nutrition
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Apr
Apr
Beans and legumes are gaining popularity as a great protein substitute for meat. Apart from being a great vegan protein, beans have many incredible health benefits. Beans and legumes are defined as the seeds or fruits of a plant family called Fabaceae. From chickpeas, to lentils, to black beans- lentils are extremely versatile and can […]
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Mar
Mar
Matcha tea has become one of the latest health trends. Even Starbucks has added a matcha green tea latte to their menu. Matcha is most often consumed as a tea or a latte, but there is actually many other ways to get your daily dose of matcha. You can mix matcha powder into your morning […]
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Mar
Mar
Nutritional needs vary with each stage of life. Not only do you need to alter the diet of your child to their age, but also to their lifestyle and preferences! This may start to seem like an impossible feat, especially, if you have a picky eater. Let’s start by trying to understand where toddlers and […]
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Mar
Mar
Cereal is such an easy and cheap breakfast for busy mornings. The problem is that most typical boxed cereals on the market are extremely high in added sugars. Breakfast, as the first meal of the day, is very important for starting your day off right. Eating a well balanced meal that contains healthy fats, protein, […]