Phasing Out Plastics in Your Kitchen

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Phasing Out Plastics in Your Kitchen While going green in the kitchen can save money on energy costs, eco-friendly products have a reputation for being expensive and either less available or a little on the “gimmicky” side.  Our clients have all shopped for earth-friendly, biodegradable cleaners and quite honestly, they can be subject to impulse […]

Winter Running Tips

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Winter Running Tips When it comes to winter running, many runners need a little help. So, here are my top winter running tips. These are extremely useful for runners whose first winter is approaching, but even old-timers can use a refresher every fall. 1) Stay Hydrated This is more important than you think. You should […]

How to Consume Fats Responsibly

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How to Consume Fats Responsibly As health professionals, we tend to witness a lot of misunderstandings when we start talking about fat as a macronutrient. It has been like carbohydrates in that they have been scorned for decades as the culprit behind pandemic obesity. But once fat is more clearly understood, it becomes easier to sort […]

Factors That Influence Energy Expenditure

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Factors That Influence Energy Expenditure There are a few different factors that influence energy expense in humans, all equally important to understand. Resting Metabolic Rate This is the body’s largest user of energy. This term may be abbreviated RMR or BMR (B=basal) and is defined as the minimum amount of calories necessary for the body […]

What Does NUTRITION Actually Mean?

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What Does NUTRITION Actually Mean? Have you ever stopped to wonder what the term NUTRITION means? Most people think of one thing: food. Nutrition is so much more than that! There are very distinct phases to consider when thinking about nutrition. The process of nutrition consists of the intake of energy for use in humans, […]

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