In the world of nutrition and fitness, weight loss is a common goal for the majority of the general population. So much so that in fact individuals perseverate on it while overlooking other body composition metrics such as lean mass

Insulin is a Key Hormone! Insulin plays numerous roles in the body, the most prominent of which is transporting blood glucose into body cells. In non-diabetic populations, when we eat food containing carbohydrates, or protein for that matter, insulin is

In the world of nutrition we hear the terms balance and moderation ALL THE TIME. There is a good reason for this as the success of a “diet” comes down these two words. I put diet in parentheses because I

When it comes to nutrition, there are few things more important than macronutrients. This is due to the fact that macronutrients make up the large majority of what we eat. What are macronutrients you may ask? Read on to find

Out of the 45 Million Americans that plan to go on a “diet” this year, 95% will regain everything they lost and then some within 1 to 5 years. (1) While this is a harsh statistic, it reflects the truth of

With caffeine available in many forms these days, from coffee and energy drinks to gum and even shaving cream, there are plenty of ways to get that little pick me up. While this is convenient for the consumer, it also

The holiday season is upon us with Thanksgiving quickly approaching. This time of year is all about good times and good food with friends and family. While the abundance of tasty foods can be overwhelming, it is totally possible to