Coffee for longevity: TIMING makes the difference! ☕️
The research shows that coffee has LOADS of health benefits - including cardiovascular and cogitnive…
AND, new research shows that - like many healthy habits - it turns out that the TIMING of when we drink coffee is the CRITICAL factor in reaping those amazing benefits.
Why I don’t recommend getting your protein from plants (and avoiding plant-based protein powders) 🥬
Unless they’re adamantly vegan, I always steer my clients away from trying to fulfil their protein needs with plants, especially plant-based protein powders.
Why not just fill up on plant proteins and Vega shakes? Here are a few good reasons.
Not all calories are created equal: let’s talk macronutrients 🍎
The bottom line here is that not all calories are created equal, and that’s partly because of their calorie content but also how the different macros affect your body…and why protein is so magical!
“How many calories should I eat?” 🙅♀️
I hope this provides you with a little framework for thinking about your caloric needs and how you might tweak your intake according to your NEAT, the amount of muscle on your body and your workout intensity the day (or 2) before.
Exercise, meal timing & fat loss: The ✅ right & ❌wrong (but common) approaches
Most people - the experts included - are making a MASSIVE MISTAKE in the way they think about weight management when it comes to calorie intake, calorie burn and exercise.
Here it is: Matching food/calorie intake to overall activity level across an entire day.
💃🏼How to hit your epic protein target easily (without a ton of meat)! ✨
The science shows that simply increasing your protein intake (A LOT) promotes effortless fat loss…
Here’s an easy, affordable trick you can use to help both your waistline and your longevity without adding a silly amount of meat to your diet.
The best nutrient for heart health ❤️
Cardiovascular disease is the number 1 killer of women in North America - well above cancer.
But there's good news here...
We can use preventative, lifestyle-based measures to help protect ourselves from it. (AKA - avoid statins!)
So, any time there's solid new science to support this, I listen up…and share with you, dear reader! So let’s go…
The best “diet” (based on actual SCIENCE!)
The fundamental assumption underlying the ‘diet wars’, and most nutrition research, is that there is one specific, perfect diet that works for every single person…
This is absolutely incorrect. 🚫
How you manipulate your diet should depend on your metabolism, goals, and what you can stick to.
Your winter diet should be different.
Help your body stay healthy in winter with these 10 foods & tips for cold weather!
