Nutrition Tips

The Science Behind Carbs (And the Reasons We Need Them)

Carbohydrates (or carbs for short) are one of the top sources for energy, actually they are the primary energy source.  They are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen (1:2:1 ratio).  There are four chemical groupings in carbs; monosaccharides, disaccarides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.  Now for those that remember their highschool science, you might remember what mono,…

Myth vs. Fact

There is so much conflicting information in the fitness and health world today that most people who are new to this world would have no clue which information is accurate or true and which information is a myth.  It is unbelievable how quickly inaccurate information can spread like wildfire and so many people believe it…

Do You Diet or Do You Eat?

“Summer is coming and I want to look good in a bikini.  I have to start my diet so I can lose weight before the beach weather arrives.”  Have you said some variation of this to yourself?  Or to someone else? The dictionary definition of diet is a :  food and drink regularly provided or consumed…

What’s in a Protein?

Protein is involved in almost EVERY structural and functional component of the body! By that simple statement, we can safely assume that we need sufficient protein daily in order to keep up with the demands placed on our bodies.  So how much do we need?  A general rule of thumb is this:  for the average…

Who’s Ready for Summer?

Looking for ways to navigate all the summer BBQ’s and parties?  I’m sure I speak for many of us (at least those of us in Ontario) when I say “bring on summer!”  I think we’ve had just about enough of the winter weather and are getting excited about what the summer will bring.  I know…

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