The problem with manufactured foods is that they are manufactured. These are foods that are made in a lab or factory and then sold to the masses. They are not real food….. Just look at the expiration dates. No “food” should last 5 years. Even worse is the fact that these so-called “foods” have become…
Category: Nutrition
Does It Really Matter What Type of Diet You Follow?
Every year, especially in January and right before Summer, millions of people start searching for the best diet to follow. The problem is, there are literally hundreds of different diets you can follow. From the keto diet, to the paleo diet, to the cabbage soup diet, and everything in between. The harsh reality is, most…
How To Take The Guesswork Out of Eating Healthy
I would venture to say that most of us have a desire to eat healthy. However, there are usually 3 issues that get in our way. Either we don’t know how to eat healthy, we think eating healthy means we have to give up our favorite foods, or we simply don’t have the time to…
The S.A.D Diet Is Keeping You Fat and Unhealthy
If you’re one of the millions of Americans currently struggling with your weight, its probably because you are following the S.A.D diet. S.A.D stands for Standard American Diet and it is a diet that consists of too much fat, not enough protein, no vegetables, and a ton of processed junk. Sound familiar? Chances are you’ve…
How To Lose Weight When You Hate Counting Calories
I will be honest, I am a huge fan of counting calories. However, that doesn’t mean I believe it works for everyone. Some people don’t enjoy counting every calorie they consume. And that’s perfectly okay. If you hate counting calories, here are 2 things you can do instead. Use Portion Control Containers Portion control containers…
How To Never Count Calories Again and Still Lose Weight
In the Fat Burning Kitchen, one of the top 3 books every overweight person should read, author Mike Geary tells readers they can officially stop counting calories. And while that may sound shocking to many, he quickly goes on to explain why. First and foremost, calorie counting in and of itself is a bit inaccurate….
Ketosis Explained In 60 Seconds
When your body doesn’t get enough carbs, it enters a state of ketosis. Once your body enters ketosis it is forced to look for a new source of energy. That new source is fat…. If you have ever missed a meal, or went through a vigorous workout, you have more than likely experienced ketosis. Whenever…
Keto vs Paleo – A 60 Second Breakdown
The Paleo diet, short for paleolithic, is based on the idea that eating like a caveman is the healthiest way to eat. Cavemen basically only eat meat. They don’t consume carbs, sugars, or grains. So technically speaking, the paleo diet is a low carb diet. The problem with the paleo diet is that it doesn’t…
Keto Diet vs Low Carb – A 60 Second Breakdown
A low carb diet can be anything you want it to be. As long as your carbohydrates are low, then you are following a low carb diet. This is because the “low” is rarely defined. You just make random food choices and hope they are low carb enough. Since there are no real numbers for…
The 3 Most Common Keto Mistakes All Beginners Make
If you are new to the keto diet you are bound to make a few mistakes. This is normal and nothing to beat yourself up about. My goal with this post is to highlight some of the most common keto diet mistakes so you can be aware of them, and most importantly, prepare for them….