3 Nutrition Myths Distracting You From Better Health
Are processed foods bad for you? Is organic food safer and more nutritious than conventional food? Do we all need to take supplements to get the nutrients we need? This article addresses some of the most pervasive nutrition myths in order to help you make informed decisions regarding your health.
Practical Ways to Balance Blood Glucose (Without a Continuous Glucose Monitor)
Did you know you can be healthy and achieve optimal blood glucose balance without using a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)? Despite what you may hear, you don’t have to jump through hoops and tap into your savings to achieve great health and nutrition. Continue reading for practical ways to be healthy and balance your blood glucose.
5 Reasons You Don’t Need a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
The latest trend in health and fitness is the use of Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) in the general population (i.e. people without diabetes) to improve health, lose weight, and prevent chronic disease. Though, is this device really necessary to achieve these outcomes? What are the risks and benefits? Read on to find out!
Rethinking Weight Loss
People commonly attempt or desire weight loss because they want to “be healthy”. Athletes might pursue weight loss to “get faster”, “jump higher”, or “perform better”. However, many efforts to lose weight consist of practices and behaviors that are harmful to health and can work against optimal performance. Continue reading to find out why we often desire weight loss and why it might not be worth it.
How Ditching Carbs Can Hurt You
Carbohydrates are a crucial component of diets due to providing fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Carbs support and sustain metabolic processes and optimal cognitive function and performance, and are a key player in maintaining a healthy gut and brain. Read on to learn more about why you should think twice before ditching carbs.
The Importance of Nutrition for Mental Health and Performance
It’s no secret that nutrition affects physical health, but did you know it also greatly affects mental health? Specifically in the context of sport performance, taking care of your mental health is crucial through exploring your relationship with food and providing your mind and body with the nutrients needed to perform optimally. Read on to learn more about ways to improve your mental health and performance through nutrition.