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Overcoming The Afternoon SLump

7/19/2019

The dreaded afternoon slump. We've all experienced it at some point, however this is not to diminish it, or describe it as 'normal'.

So what can we do to banish this frustrating feeling that interferes with our happiness & productivity?

The best thing you can do to overcome the afternoon slump is to nourish your body with healthy foods and adequate sleep!

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When Does Food Become a Meal?

7/12/2019

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What is a meal?
Meals are commonly defined as a prepared dish or collection of dishes served at a specific time of day, such as breakfast, lunch, dinner.

However, in terms of what is in those meals, the possibilities are endless!!! I like to encourage my clients to think outside the box and not limit themselves when it comes to meals.

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Good Carbs, Bad Carbs

5/13/2019

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Here's a quick re-cap....

What are Carbs?
Sugars: short-chain carbohydrates found in foods; i.e. glucose (honey, peaches, berries), fructose (apples, grapes), galactose (dairy, avocados) and sucrose (nectarines, mangos).
Starches: long chains of glucose molecules, which eventually get broken down into glucose in the digestive system; i.e. amylose, amylopectin (potatoes, rice)

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Pre & Post Workout Nutrition

5/13/2019

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Nutrition is vital to supporting you in your workouts whether you're training for an ultramarathon, a fitness competition, or just want to improve or maintain general health & well-being.
While a targeted, individualized approach may be needed to meet your specific goals, everyone can benefit from focusing on these key nutrition tips before, and after their workout.