Could a Protein Shake at Breakfast Help You Sleep Better While Losing Weight?
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Could a Protein Shake at Breakfast Help You Sleep Better While Losing Weight?

Need another reason to drink a protein shake at breakfast? Getting more protein in the morning could help you steer clear of the midnight munchies. Restless nights can be quite normal when you’re trying to lose a few pounds. It’s not just those nightly cravings for carbs from the fridge that can get to you….

Maximizing Your Exercise Recovery With Protein
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Maximizing Your Exercise Recovery With Protein

After exercising, your body ramps up muscle recovery/building processes for approximately 24 to 48 hours (1). To get the most out of your workouts and to support this process, you should be providing your body with the necessary nutritional building blocks. First and foremost, this includes a high-quality protein containing all the essential amino acids…

Beyond Weight Loss: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Metabolism and Cellular Health
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Beyond Weight Loss: The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting for Metabolism and Cellular Health

Intermittent fasting continues to garner attention as a weight loss and anti-aging tool. While these applications are important, researchers are exploring other areas that could have significant health implications and benefits that you might not have heard about. What is intermittent fasting, and what does it do? Intermittent fasting, defined as periods of voluntary abstinence…

Nutrient Spotlight: Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Nutrient Spotlight: Omega-3 Fatty Acids

National Nutrition Month is a great opportunity to discuss one of the most important heart healthy nutrients in your dietary arsenal: the long-chain, omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from fish. In addition to EPA and DHA, omega-3 fatty acids also include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is present in some vegetable oils,…