Nutritionally Fit

Meal Prepping 101: 3 Easy Steps to Meal Prepping!

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Meal planning/prepping is the key to eating healthy. The good news is that you don’t have to be a super organized person to prep meals – you just need to keep certain ingredients on hand! Let’s think for a moment about what exactly we need when figuring out how to prep meals… Meal planning tips 1.Once a week, go to the grocery…

So What’s the Deal with Fermented Foods?

There are tons of health benefits that come from the consumption of fermented – or probiotic – foods. In addition to regulating appetite and reducing sugar and carb cravings, fermented foods also help keep our gut in tip-top shape, thus optimizing our health and reversing the effects of disease. Read on to see how you can use cultured foods to live a…

Be Nutritionally Fit – Smart Snacking

Be Nutritionally Fit – General Shopping List

Shopping for the right foods can be tough – especially if you don’t know what you are looking for.  Not to worry- Wendy has created this general shopping list to start you on your Nutritionally Fit lifestyle! Looking for a shopping list specific to your health needs? Contact Wendy for guidance.

Happy Valentine’s Day: Treat your sweetheart to heart healthy treats

The day of love is quickly approaching. Valentines Day can be a challenging day for those watching their weight, as it is filled with tempting treats. If the person you love has been working so hard to eat healthy why seduce them with mouth-watering delicacies. Instead show your love and support by choosing a gift that is not overloaded with sugar and…

How What You Eat Affects How You Feel

I’m sure we´ve all heard of the saying, “you are what you eat.” Well, this statement has more truth to it than most of us are probably aware of. The foods we eat actually have an effect on our brain chemistry, thus impacting the way we feel. While some foods, such as those high in sugar, can negatively impact our moods, other…

When and Why We Need Vitamins

The best way to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs are through eating a nutritionally balanced diet.  However, sometimes a supplement may be necessary: You’re over 65 or older. As you get older, health problems can contribute to a poor diet making it difficult to get enough vitamins and minerals. Twenty percent of adults over 60 and 40% over 80…

What are Macros?

Ever heard of the term, “macros?” I’m sure you have, maybe you just haven’t known what they are. “Macros” stands for macronutrients, or the things that make up the calorie content of the foods we eat. They are the molecules our bodies use to create energy and the big 3 are carbohydrates, fats, and protein.   Trying to lose weight? Ditch the…

Let’s Talk Tech: Nutrition Apps – The Best of the Best

  Try finding a nutrition app and inevitably you’ll be bombarded with a whole lot of choices. With the rise of technology, lifestyle apps are rapidly becoming the go-to for nutrition advice. But with hundreds to choose from, we can be left feeling unsure as to whether we’ve selected the right one. Here’s a list of the best apps to help you…

Eating Healthy While Saving Money

Sometimes eating healthy comes at a steep price, as organic foods can be quite costly. For this reason, fast food becomes even more appealing. Not only is it cheap, but it’s also fast and easy. Don’t forget, however, that this too comes at a high price – think obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The good news is that eating healthy doesn’t always…