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November 1, 2021

The 3 Types of Hunger [VIDEO]

For many of the clients we see in our nutrition counselling practice, it can be hard to tell if you are actually hungry, thirsty or full. This especially becomes challenging if you have grown up in a family that encouraged you to finish everything on your plate or have a history of dieting, an eating disorder or have struggled to lose weight. To sort out the hunger confusion, read on to get a sense of some things that can help you reset your hunger cues.

October 27, 2021

Everything You Need to Know About Creatine

I often get questions about creatine. These questions mainly come from high-level athletes or concerned parents. This is because creatine is one of the more popular nutritional aids used by athletes. The question is, who should use it and is it only beneficial for the athlete population? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about creatine supplementation.

September 29, 2021

What Pre-workout Meal or Snack is Best?

Wondering what pre-workout meal or snack is best? Confused about pre-workout supplements? This article is for you! This Sports Dietitian article discusses this topic and which foods and snacks are top choices. In general, we want the pre-workout meal to be high in carbohydrates, contain some protein and be low in fat. Keep reading to learn more!

August 16, 2021

Healthy Eating Habits

3 Habit Hacks for Easier Nutrition Execution Before you skip over this article on healthy eating habits in favor of something more trendy in health and wellness please read on! In our virtual and in-person nutrition counseling practice, we see habits as one of the most important skills for our clients to master. When it…

August 11, 2021

What is the BEST Piece of Fitness Equipment Available?

The best exercise equipment (and only a few people use it correctly?) Guest Post By Tim Borys CEO, FRESH! Wellness Group As a fitness professional, I get asked A LOT by people what the best exercise or best piece of fitness equipment is. After I resist the strong urge to scream (seriously…it’s THAT many times), I calmly explain that…

June 9, 2021

Exercise and Eating Disorders

Examining your relationship with exercise The relationship with exercise and eating disorders can be just as complicated as it is with food. Exercise is something that we are taught from an early age is very good for us. We know that exercise, when used appropriately, can be great for our mental health. Exercise can help us…