-
Are You Missing Key Micronutrients in Your Diet?
In an ideal world, a balanced diet provides every micronutrient– the essential vitamins and minerals- your body needs to thrive. A good question is whether your daily plates are hitting the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). This is the daily average intake of nutrients recommended for healthy individuals. For most people, the honest answer is- I…
-
Essential Tips to Boost Your Daily Protein for Better Health
Protein improves our metabolism and bone health, helps us build muscles, aids with controlling cravings, and supports weight loss. When it comes to protein intake, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. There are many factors that influence how much and what type of protein an individual consumes. For example, people have different food preferences and restrictions…
-
Befriend Yourself for a Successful Weight Loss
What we say to ourselves is very powerful. Often, these thoughts or words become self-fulfilling prophesy. Weight loss is not limited to diet and exercise. The psychological aspect of weight loss is equally as important. Our beliefs drive our actions and results. When our inner critic takes over, it amplifies negativity, making us doubt ourselves…
-
The Right Time To Change Unhealthy Habits
One of my favorite chapters in the Bible is Ecclesiastes 3, titled “A Time for Everything.” The first verse says it all, “[…] there is a time for everything and a season for every activity […]”. This wisdom also applies to when you change unhealthy habits. There is a season for that too! Changing habits…
-
Why Diets Don’t Last
Ever wondered why it is so hard to stay on a diet? General diet instructions, unsustainable restrictions, and focus on short-term results are culprits. These restrictions lack customization to individual circumstances and likes. As a result, diets eventually feel like deprivations leading to relapse. Our self-control muscle gets weary of suppressing what makes us satisfied.…