Nutrition Blog — psychology and mindset
Nutrition Essentials: Your Shield Against Cold and Flu This Season
Julia Barber
As the cold and flu season approaches, boosting your immune system becomes paramount in warding off illnesses. One of the most effective ways to strengthen your body's defenses is through a well-balanced and nutrient-rich diet.
How to Stay Active and Energized in Colder Weather
Julia Barber
As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, it can be tempting to hibernate indoors and put your fitness routine on hold. However, staying active in colder weather is not only possible but also incredibly invigorating.
The Power of Planning Ahead with The Winning Week
Julia Barber
Imagine your week as a blank canvas, waiting for you to paint it with vibrant and nutritious meals. Planning ahead isn't just about knowing what you'll eat; it's about ensuring that your body receives the right nutrients at the right time. By planning your meals, you gain control over your diet, making it easier to make healthier choices.
The Powerful Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health
Julia Barber
In the midst of modern life, where stress and anxiety often find their way into our daily routine, understanding the link between nutrition and mental health becomes paramount. At fit-flavors, we believe that what you eat plays a pivotal role not only in shaping your physical well-being but also in nurturing your mental and emotional health.
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.
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...
The Power of Routine: A Path to a Healthy Lifestyle
Julia Barber
In our quest for a healthy and balanced life, there is a powerful tool that often goes overlooked: a well-established routine. While it may seem boring or restrictive, a routine can be a game-changer when it comes to achieving a healthy lifestyle.
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.
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.
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.
Move to Improve: The Power of Exercise
Julia Barber
Exercise is a crucial component of maintaining a healthy body. It's not just about looking good or losing weight - regular physical activity has numerous benefits for our overall health and well-being.
Why You Should Prioritize Self Care
Julia Barber
Self-care is an essential aspect of maintaining good health and well-being. In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to neglect our own needs in favor of work, family, or other responsibilities.
The Power of a Mindset Shift
Jillian Tedesco
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same unhealthy habits, no matter how hard you try to break them? It is really freaking frustrating. The truth is, making lasting changes to our lifestyle is difficult, because it requires a complete mindset shift. In order to transform our lives and create lasting change, we must first see ourselves in a new light and envision the future we want for ourselves.
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.
Without Fear There Cannot Be Courage
Julia Barber
We asked Dave about some of the fears and doubts he had when he decided to make this commitment to hike 2000 miles through the application trail.
5 Tips to Keep the Holidays Healthy
Julia Barber
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But it can also be a challenging season for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With all of the hustle and bustle, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle last-minute shopping with cooking big family dinners - not to mention having delicious treats seemingly everywhere you turn!
How to make eating out less stressful
Jillian Tedesco
Eating out can be stressful when you are trying to follow a health journey. But it doesn’t have to be! Speaking from a healthy nut/foodie/chef/nutrition guru, I have broken those chains of fear and stress, and I love eating out. I want to walk you through how I got there.
5 Tips For Better Sleep
Julia Barber
On average, how many hours of sleep do you get a night? 5, maybe 6 hours on a good night? If you struggle to get your 8 hours of sleep you are not alone. In fact, 50% of Americans say that they feel sleepy throughout the day, and 35% of adults in the US report getting less than 7 hours of sleep every night.
The SMART Way to Set Goals
Julia Barber
Smart goals are put in place to make sure that your goals are not only attainable but will be achieved within a specific time frame. Making your goals SMART is essential when trying to achieve them. SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Let's break those down:
Time, Variety, and Knowledge
Jillian Tedesco
There are probably 3 things you crave from your food… Time (to make good food) Variety Knowledge (of what tastes good) Maybe you’ve never thought about it this way, but typically the biggest hurdle keeping you from consistently eating healthy are these three things. Maybe you’re a busy mom like me or maybe cooking intimidates you and you don’t have the desire to learn how to really cook. When I’m creating a new menu for fit-flavors I’m always thinking about these 3 things (and a million others). I want to break them down a bit for you and give you that "behind...