What are macros? | How to calculate your macros | How to track your macros | Macros troubleshooting and FAQs | What to eat on a macro diet | How to measure portions | Macros and consistency | Macros for weight loss | Macros and alcohol Lose weight, gain muscle, and perform better. But in…
As Lili finished her workout, it felt like everyone was staring at her. Because they were. It took her longer to complete the group session than everyone else, and the coach made a point of having the whole class stick around and encourage her. Afterward, the coach and classmates approached Lili to say: “It’s really…
Reviewed by Jennifer Broxterman, MSc, RD I never thought I’d be a “normal” eater. For a long time, my best hope at peace was to keep my kitchen empty. Just a few staples so I had breakfast in the morning, and maybe dinner at night. Because it felt like everything was a trigger food. I…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are the foundation of any diet. These nutrients fall into a nutritional category called macronutrients, or “macros.” And if you’re in the health and fitness industry, you’ve no doubt heard of—or maybe even tried—precise macronutrient “formulas” or “splits” to achieve specific goals. But do…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD Are there “good” and “bad” fats? And how much fat, exactly, should a health-conscious person strive to eat? In this article, we’ll talk all about fats, including the effects of certain fats on your health, plus how fats work in your body. What is fat? Fat, an essential…
Basics | IgG Tests | Free Tests | Accuracy | Downsides of IgG Tests | Meal Planning Do expensive food sensitivity tests work? Are there lower cost (or free) ways to root out food sensitivities? And, perhaps most important, what should people do with their results? In this article, you’ll learn the answers to those questions (and…
When it comes to body change, there’s no topic more polarizing than “calories in vs. calories out.” Some argue it’s the be-all and end-all of weight loss. Others say it’s oversimplified and misguided. In this article, we explore every angle of the debate from “eat less, move more,” to hormonal issues, to diets that offer…
Reviewed by: Pam Ruhland, PN2, Certified Intuitive Eating Lay Facilitator What is it? | Principles | Weight loss | Mindful eating | Advice for coaches Many people think they know what “intuitive eating” means. And a lot of them are wrong. They’ll say things like: “Intuitive eating is eating whatever you want, whenever you want.”…
The Basics | Research | Pros | Cons | How to Coach It | Food List First popularized in the 1970s, the Paleo Diet encourages the consumption of foods ancient humans are thought to have eaten hundreds of thousands of years ago—before the dawn of modern agriculture. Think: roots, seeds, fruits, fish, game, and other…
The notion of gluttony, and what it implies, is still very relevant in a food-saturated world where people are searching for health and a higher purpose. What is gluttony? Gluttony is the excessive consumption that deprives another being of a life-giving necessity. Gluttons devour more, leaving others with less. It’s immoderation. Beyond consumption, gluttony describes…
