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Cheat meal? cheat day? cautionary tale?

Alistaire Nzekio

Mar 13, 2019
2 min

Cheat meal? cheat day? cautionary tale?

Cheat meal? Cheat day? Cautionary tale? Let's begin by defining what a cheat meal is, quick and simple it is a meal that is not consistent to your specific goal-based nutrition plan. a Cheat day is a day's worth of the ladder. now before we get into why to be careful of such practice, let's dive into the basics...Calories. A big debate going on right now is that a calorie is a calorie, nothing more. In other words if you ingest less calories then you burn you are bound to lo

When Should I eat my carbs?

Alistaire Nzekio

Mar 12, 2018
1 min

When Should I eat my carbs?

OK let’s be real. Everyone loves their carbs. Not only do they taste delicious, but they serve as our primary source of energy as we go about our day. So the question now becomes, when should I eat all this energy packed goodness? The best way to look at carbs within your diet is purely from an energy standpoint. You can imagine your daily energy supply as a gas tank. You want that gas tank full in the morning as you embark on your long day. As your day comes to an end you ar

How to stick to your nutrition goals while on vacation?

Alistaire Nzekio

Jan 15, 2018
1 min

How to stick to your nutrition goals while on vacation?

You worked so hard and now it is time for a well deserved vacation, where you can sleep all day, eat anything you want at whatever time you want. Oh and also add drinks to this temporary rule, because you deserve it! Although you are correct, understand that you can undo weeks of proper dieting in just a few days, so here is a simple tip to indulge and limit the potential nutrition damage brought on by vacations. Pick which meal you get to indulge in & on which day. Letting y

6 food swaps for healthy dieting.

Alistaire Nzekio

Nov 20, 2017
2 min

6 food swaps for healthy dieting.

We all have those foods and drinks we feel like can’t live without. Soda. Mayonnaise. Butter. Sugar. Whatever your preferred vice, there is almost always a tasty lower-calorie substitute you can use when you’re working to shed pounds—and cutting 500 calories a day can help you lose one pound per week. Healthy swaps can quickly add up. Incorporating these six easy ones into your diet program may help you slim down. 1. CHANGE THE WAY YOU DRESS. Don’t sabotage your diet with cal

Pumpkin.

Alistaire Nzekio

Nov 6, 2017
2 min

Pumpkin.

Is anything more fall-like than a pumpkin? These famously orange winter squashes are chock-full of vitamin A and deliver 3 grams of fiber per ½-cup serving of cooked sugar pumpkin, plus potassium. Note that the pumpkins you carve into jack-o’-lanterns are not the same type of pumpkins you eat. Try pumpkin puree mixed into mac-and-cheese or with hummus for a seasonal spread. Looking for more options? Add pumpkin to pancake batter, oatmeal, smoothies or your kid's favorite chil

Tips for dining out.

Alistaire Nzekio

Oct 23, 2017
2 min

Tips for dining out.

Eating at a restaurant doesn't have to sabotage your healthy diet. Use smart-eating strategies: Plan ahead. Consider the menu and choose foods carefully. Have a plan. Eat a light dinner if you at e a big lunch that day. Or, if you know ahead of time that you're going to a restaurant, plan to have lighter meals during the day. Knowing menu terms and cooking basics makes ordering easier, especially if you have special dietary needs. Think ahead. Consider meal options at differe

Protein Is Your Friend.

Alistaire Nzekio

Oct 9, 2017
2 min

Protein Is Your Friend.

As you undergo your weight loss journey, you might question why protein is so important. How does it really help you lose weight? Here are 5 reasons why protein can be your weight loss pal: 1. Protein Helps Keep up Satiated and Saves us Calories in the Long Run: In the beginning of your weight loss journey, protein is important because it helps you feel fuller longer. Having protein around slows down digestion making us feel more satisfied and less likely to go back for secon

8 steps to mindful eating.

Alistaire Nzekio

Oct 2, 2017
2 min

8 steps to mindful eating.

This ancient practice can transform the way you think about food and set the stage for a lifetime of healthy eating. Like most of us, you’ve probably eaten something in the past few hours. And, like many of us, you may not be able to recall everything you ate, let alone the sensation of eating it. Because we’re working, driving, reading, watching television, or fiddling with an electronic device, we’re not fully aware of what we’re eating. By truly paying attention to the foo