Hey Angels and Alphas, During the winter, we always tend to enlist warm, comforting foods so that we can ride out the colder months. And studies have actually shown that we consume more calories overall during…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Whether you want to call it your breakfast or just the first meal you’re eating later on in the day, what you choose to eat will determine the quality of your nutrition…
Hey Angels and Alphas, What to consume right before heading off to the gym can be an important consideration for many active people, but what NOT to consume can be just as important when determining the…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With a plethora of buzzwords popping up day after day in the nutrition and weight loss world, you might be caught in a web of words that’s, to say the least, overwhelming. …
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you head over to your local grocery store and look at the dairy aisle, you’ll see that there are just as many nutritional plant-based cheeses, milks, creamers, butters, yogurts, and other…
Hey Angels and Alphas, We all know holidays can be a challenging time in terms of nutrition for many reasons – the family dynamics, the stress, the travel, the holiday meals, and so much more. And…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Plant-based eating is gaining speed as one of the world’s largest diet and nutrition megatrends. While there’s not really an official definition for the term plant-based eating, the concept has grown to…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Remember when the term “nut butter” was not in the nutritional lexicon because there was pretty much just peanut butter? Good times. But now, with the increasing prevalence of tree nut and…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With the holiday season bringing us so many good things, from family gatherings to festivities, it’s only natural that it comes with poorly managed nutritional choices. One of those choices is alcohol. …
Hey Angels and Alphas, Have you ever had trouble getting your family to focus on nutrition and eat more veggies? If trying to get your family to eat more veggies is on your winter to-do list,…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Every registered dietitian or nutritionist should shudder when they hear a term like “cheat day”. Not because we’re thinking of people just stuffing themselves with cheeseburgers and donuts all day, but because…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Strolling down the oil aisle at the grocery store can sometimes be overwhelming to anyone who has been working to lose weight or is just interested in nutrition. Not just in the…
Hey Angels and Alphas, When it comes to indulgent holiday nutritional choices, you’ve probably heard it all – “oh, it’s a guilty pleasure!” … “it’s really bad for you, though” … “so high in calories!” ……
Hey Angels and Alphas, Whether you’re someone who enjoys keto, low-carb Paleo, Atkins, or another form of low-carb diet, you know carb-restricted diets are pretty much here to stay in the nutrition world. Regardless of the…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Any typical and nutritious diet recognizes three main meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – but only breakfast tends to be backed by a massive PR push dating back to the late-19th…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Many recreational athletes who are constantly trying to boost their fitness and performance are looking to the nutrition professionals in their sport of inspiration. Watching a professional athlete perform in competitions, reading…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Not only does the holiday season shed a lot of light on the cold, dark days of winter, but it also happens to be the season for peak for some of the…
Hey Angels and Alphas, In the world of nutrition, leftovers are an unsung hero. Truly. Maybe you don’t really have a healthy relationship with them because you’ve had to eat dried-out lean chicken and mashed, mushy…
Holiday desserts are nutritiously special, delicious, and often occur during one time of the year only. This notion often results in our human tendency to overdo it at the dessert table, especially if these desserts are…
Hey Angels and Alphas, In the nutrition world, fruit juices have long been a beloved staple in refrigerators, served in restaurants in all corners of the world. For example, orange juice was pushed as a part…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Gone are the days in which there was just one choice for pizza crust. Now, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of options you have when you look through the…
The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet have been studied on a global scale and are praised for being one of the golden standards in preventative medicine. With this diet being largely known for its association…
Hey Angels and Alphas, The arrival of sweater weather in the nutrition world is synonymous with a long list of warm beverages, whether it’s going to be one to start your day or one to pair…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Remember how bread-making became a nutrition craze back in 2020? Well, for the most part, that craze has run its course. While not many of us actually have the luxury of time…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With the flu season right around the corner, having a strong immune system and healthy nutrition is a major plus. Not to mention, we’re still in a pandemic. While quality sleep, proper…
Hey Angels and Alphas, In the world of nutrition, we always tend to zero in on what we eat and when we eat, but we rarely pay attention to other important factors such as how we…
Hey Angels and Alphas, When you were a kid, your go-to nutritious breakfast might have looked something like a bowl of good ‘ol cold cereal. But when you’re an adult, it might almost feel like a…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With the winter season slowly approaching, you can ask any nutritionists what to buy at the grocery store, and the answer is probably going to be similar: plenty of fresh veggies, fruits,…
Hey Angels and Alphas, It’s often said in the nutrition community that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But in reality, even though your total food intake matters, eating breakfast can definitely set…
Hey Angels and Alphas, You don’t need a nutrition expert to tell you this – there’s more than one way to eat healthy. While many people subscribe to the usual schedule of three meals per day,…
Hey Angels and Alphas, If you’re familiar with baking and you love to bake, whether it’s a batch of cookies or a healthy meal with lean chicken and potatoes, you might know that over here in…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With the season of fresh produce officially here, fresh produce loaded with vitamins, fiber, and phytonutrients is hitting the shelves like wildfire. According to most dietary guidelines, fresh produce should take up…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Fiber is a nutrient that gets a lot of attention from nutritionists – and deservedly so! It’s a nutrient responsible for everything from regulating your digestion to controlling your blood sugar and…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Let’s face it – for both youngsters and adults, trick-or-treating is a very lucrative (but not really nutritious) business. Especially if you’re in the business of collecting extra calories. Based on the…
Hey Angels and Alphas, With summer officially here, your gas tank full, your playlist loaded, and your bags packed, all that’s left is finding the right nutrition for your summer adventures. Good road trip snacks can…
Hey Angels and Alphas, As soon as summer rolls around, many of us naturally gravitate toward sports drinks filled with electrolytes so we can prep for our outdoor workouts and summer hikes with the right nutrition….
Hey Angels and Alphas, The nutrition world is full of meat lovers, and summer is a season famous for its hamburgers, hot dogs, exotic cuts like bison, and more treats for them to enjoy. But nobody…
Hey Angels and Alphas, Despite what you might have heard in the nutrition world, sodium isn’t the enemy – it’s an essential electrolyte you need to maintain the proper functioning of your cells. Sodium plays a…
Hey Angels and Alphas, We all know there are countless recipes you can use while meal prepping, and the truth is, we often tend to eat mostly the same meals throughout our week if we care…
Hey Angels and Alphas, In recent years, adopting a plant-based diet has become appealing to many athletes. However, taking on a completely new eating style involves drastic changes that should be done with slow and careful…
