Nutrition Blog — nutrition
Tuning In: Listening to Your Body's Signals
Julia Barber
Life moves fast, and it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and neglect the gentle whispers that our bodies send us. Just like any well-tuned instrument, our bodies communicate with us in subtle ways, letting us know when something might be off balance – especially when it comes to our nutrition. Learning to listen to these signals can be the key to maintaining optimal health and well-being.
Ditch the Diet for the Lifestyle
Julia Barber
From fad diets to promising rapid weight loss to meal replacements flooding the market, it's easy to be tempted by the idea of a quick fix. However, focusing on making a lifestyle change rather than adopting a temporary diet is not only more effective for long-term health and well-being but also offers a more sustainable approach to overall wellness.
The Power of Superfoods
Julia Barber
These remarkable foods are packed with an abundance of essential nutrients, antioxidants, and health-promoting properties. With their ability to provide a wide array of benefits, superfoods have become a cornerstone of a balanced and nourishing diet.
Navigating the Grocery Store: Tips for Making Healthier Choices
Julia Barber
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is essential for optimal health and well-being. But with so many food choices available at the grocery store, it can be challenging to make healthy choices.
Mindful Eating
Julia Barber
Mindful eating is a practice that involves paying attention to the food you're eating, the way it tastes, and how it makes you feel. It's about being present and fully engaged in the experience of eating, rather than rushing through your meals or eating while distracted.
Hydration is Key: Tips to Stay Hydrated
Julia Barber
Staying hydrated is essential for maintaining good health and overall well-being. Our bodies are made up of about 60% water, and proper hydration is necessary for many bodily functions, including regulating body temperature, delivering nutrients to cells, and removing waste.
Spring Cleaning for Your Health and Wellness
Julia Barber
Spring is in the air, and it's the perfect time to give your health and wellness routine a little spring cleaning! Just like we declutter our homes and freshen up our living spaces, our bodies also need a little spring cleaning to help us feel our best.
Eat Well, Work Well: The Connection Between Nutrition and Productivity
Jillian Tedesco
Research has long suggested that diet plays an important role in overall productivity. That’s because when we consume foods that are packed with nutrition, our bodies get the energy they need to stay energized throughout the day.
The Fearsome Project
Julia Barber
The Fearsome Project consists of a 2,194 mile hike through the Appalachian Trail to bring awareness to Multiple Sclerosis and highlight resilience in the face of MS and other extreme challenges we face in life.
Fall Produce: The Freshest and Tastiest This Season
Julia Barber
Not only do these seasonal foods taste better, but they're also cheaper and have higher nutritional value. Plus, eating what's in season is more environmentally friendly.
B Vitamins
Julia Barber
Let's talk about B Vitamins! You've probably heard of Vitamin B12 as it is a popular supplement for energy. Or maybe biotin (B7) which is often used for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Did you know that there are 8 B vitamins in all?
Why cooking at home is so important for a healthy lifestyle
Jillian Tedesco
Being able to cook or quickly prepare meals and snacks at home is important in building a long-term healthy lifestyle. Otherwise, you will be consuming processed foods or eating out for all your meals. You might think, "How will I make room for cooking with my schedule"? Or "I have enough money to spend on going out, it’s not that big of a deal."
Vitamin C
Julia Barber
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that your body needs to form blood vessels, cartilage, muscle, and collagen in bones.
5 Key Vitamins for Seniors
Julia Barber
As you age, your body begins to need fewer calories. This can sometimes lead to a lack of important vitamins in your diet. Seniors are especially prone to deficiencies in Vitamin C, Vitamin D, B Vitamins, Calcium, and Fiber.
Let's Get Saucy
Jillian Tedesco
I love flavorful food, and sauces take any meal to the next level. I get a lot of inspiration from sauces when I go out to eat. For example, I was recently at a Mexican Cantina enjoying a piece of grilled Mahi Mahi over a bed of Spanish rice on a yellow tomato puree. There was citrus salsa and micro greens on top of the fish. Fancy! Can you picture this?!
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.
Food For Any Lifestyle
Julia Barber
Did you know that you can use fit-flavors as a tool for any nutrition plan that you are following? We want to be your first resource in healthy eating no matter where you are in your journey to a healthy lifestyle.
Fruits and Vegetables You Should Eat This Spring
Julia Barber
Eating fruits and veggies while they are in season not only makes them more flavorful, but they are healthier too as they are best fresh and not processed or preserved. Each season when we come out with a new menu we make sure to include seasonal fruits and vegetables so we can provide the freshest, most flavorful dishes.
5 Reasons Why You Should Eat Breakfast
Julia Barber
What does breakfast look like for you? Eggs? A muffin or protein bar on the go? Or maybe non existent? While breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, only about 44% of people eat breakfast every day.
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.