Sugar cravings… we all get them and they are very hard to resist!! Biologically we crave sugar because our body relies on the glucose as energy to fuel our organs and nervous system thus why we crave it. Unfortunately, the same craving that is fueling our body can create other...
What is a Plant-Based Diet?
Have you ever heard of a plant-based diet? Do you know the difference between plant-based vs. vegan? “In the nutrition world, we refer to a plant-based diet as a diet that can include a few animal foods,” says Krista Maguire, R.D., C.S.S.D., and Nutrition Manager at Beachbody. With all types...
5 Different Ways to Cook Broccoli
Do you struggle with squeezing more greens into your daily diet? This is something I ask myself… Do I not like green veggies or am I struggling with the best way to prepare them? With so many varieties of green vegetables and so many ways to prepare them, it can...
Why a Superfood-Based Diet Can Help Control Weight
How can a superfood-based diet help control weight? This is a great question and one that Darin Olien, Shakeology‘s co-formulator and superfood hunter, explains in the video below. He also discusses weight loss in modern life and why it’s such a problem world-wide. Darin has spent most of his life...
Are You Eating Enough Nutrient-Dense Foods?
Nutrient-dense foods are foods that are packed with nutrients in relation to their calories For example, a container of nonfat greek yogurt versus a small danish for breakfast, both are around 100 calories but one offers a lot more nutrients for your body. Our bodies need those nutrients to function...
Everything You Need To Know About Eggs
I love eggs and they are part of my daily diet for the most part. One thing I have noticed when shopping for eggs, is the extensive array of eggs available. “Unless you go grocery shopping with your eyes closed, you’ve probably noticed that reading egg carton labels nowadays is...
Meal Plan of the Week: Chalean Extreme Week 11
Plan to fail or fail to plan. That is the motto this week! With Easter this weekend I really have to make sure my eating is on point for the week and the only way to do that is to have my plan! I know I will be eating Ham...
Vegan Eating 101: Vital Vitamins
When it comes to getting many of the vitamins essential to human life, vegans win. Fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds are packed with these fabulous micronutrients so vegans, by definition, consume a lot of them. There are studies indicating vegans average a vitamin C intake that's 50% higher than non-vegetarians....