Nutrition Blog — macronutrients

Fueling for Success

Julia Barber

In today's fast-paced world, where the demands of school, work, and daily life seem never-ending, it's easy to overlook the importance of nourishing our bodies with healthy, balanced meals. Yet, the food we consume plays a pivotal role in our energy levels, concentration, mood, and overall well-being. Whether you're a parent ensuring your kids thrive at school or an individual striving to excel at work and manage the demands of life, understanding and prioritizing balanced meals is key to achieving success. Imagine your body as a machine, and food as its fuel. Just as a car needs the right type...

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Are Carbs Bad?

Jillian Tedesco

Carbohydrates are a fuel source. There are 4 calories of energy per 1 gram of carbohydrate. So if in a day you consume 100 carbs, which sounds like a lot but it’s not, that only equates to 400 calories. Think about that. Even restricted caloric intakes of 1300-1500 calories would be getting less than a ⅓ of its calories from carbs.

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Algebra before Calculus in Nutrition

Jillian Tedesco

We all remember that school started with basic math, then algebra, then geometry, then algebra 2, then calculus. We needed the foundation before we could take our basics and apply them to complex math equations. Nutrition is exactly like that. 

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Fat 101

Julia Barber

Fat is an essential nutrient that you get from your diet. While too much fat can be harmful, it is important that you incorporate some fat into your diet regardless of your health and fitness goals. 

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Protein 101

Julia Barber

Protein, along with carbohydrates and fat, make up our macronutrients. Macronutrients are the nutrients that our bodies need in higher quantities for energy. 

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5 Tips: Eating For Weight Loss

Julia Barber

There are many different ways you can eat to lose weight fast. As tempting as some of these diets are, most of them are likely to leave you hungry, unsatisfied, and eventually right back where you started. In order to lose weight and keep it off you have to commit to making your efforts and the foods you eat a lifestyle.

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How to Read Nutrition Facts & Ingredient Lists

Julia Barber

Do you ever wonder if the food you’re eating is actually good for you or does it just appear to be good for you? Understanding how to read food labels can be confusing at first, but it is a necessary skill to have if you want to improve your overall health and live a healthy lifestyle.

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Misleading Food Claims

Jillian Tedesco

Years ago when I would go grocery shopping I fell victim to the words and promising statements on food labels. I would read them with a smile on my face, believing I was making a choice that would help me lose weight and reach my health goals. Misled by buzzwords and claims, I didn’t truly know what they meant. I used to fall for sugar free claims--that was the buzzword that got me each time.

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What Is Whey Protein Powder?

Allison Lesko RD LD

Whey protein powder is a dehydrated form of protein that can be mixed with water or other liquids to make shakes, smoothies, or other foods such as protein pancakes. Protein powder is intended to act as a convenient, portable, and protein-rich food source. Specifically, whey protein is derived from cow’s milk and, as with all animal sources of protein, has a complete amino acid profile.

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Everything You Need to Know About Macronutrients

Allison Lesko RD LD

Macronutrients are just that...macro, meaning large. They are the large nutrients that make up our food and that our bodies need each day for energy. The other type of nutrient is a micronutrient, micro referring to small nutrients we need each day, including vitamins and minerals in our food.

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