Protein is the number one most important nutrient for a healthy diet. It's the building block for growth and essential for building and maintaining muscle. I tell all my clients to remember the 3 Ps--perpetually prioritize protein. Make sure you include protein in every meal and every snack. It's that important! It's also satiating, meaning… Continue reading Top 5 Healthy Protein Ideas
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Top 5 Healthy Fat Ideas
Fats are essential in the human diet, however they may be the most misunderstood macronutrient. Those of us who were alive in the late 1980s and 1990s remember that everything was lowfat. Lowfat yogurt, milk, everything. The thing is, fat is actually good for us! You just need to make solid choices. There are three… Continue reading Top 5 Healthy Fat Ideas
How Eating More Can Help You Lose Weight
When you decide you want to shed a few pounds, what is typically the first thing you do? Lower your calories. Eat less. Maybe you move more, too. But, what if I told you the secret might be the complete opposite of what you think you need to do? A recent study showed that despite… Continue reading How Eating More Can Help You Lose Weight
Perils of Too Much Protein
Is there such a thing as too much protein? It's a good question especially at a time when it seems like everyone is talking about protein. It's touted as essential for building muscle, and it is, but also as a weight loss strategy due to its ability to make you feel full. But, as with… Continue reading Perils of Too Much Protein
First No Sugar Weekend
I made it. The first weekend on the Busy Babe Sugar Cleanse went pretty well! It was a bit harder to stick to my meal timing with a flexible schedule on the weekend but I fit it all in.