Macronutrients

Malnourished and Losing Weight

Malnutrition in the setting of weight loss isn’t a made up thing—it’s real and it isn’t something you hear about enough. When you lose weight rapidly, a stress response occurs that can be the culprit.... read more

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Easy Low-Calorie Work Lunches

It’s time you mixed up your weekday lunch routine and focused on quality protein sources without the fuss of lengthy meal prep. Here are five sandwich ideas that likely fit your calorie budget—each .... read more

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Does fruit turn into sugar?

Does fruit turn into sugar?
Fruit provides an abundance of nutrition: antioxidants, water, vitamins, minerals and energy--aka "fructose" a long sugar chain that gets broken down into glucose (the body's preferred fuel source) .... read more

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Food Sensitivity Tests: Should I get one?

At home food sensitivity and allergy tests have become increasingly popular. They are available in drugstores an online under various brand names. Some require hair samples, saliva samples or blood te.... read more

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Healthy Grocery Buys on a Budget

Healthy Grocery Buys on a Budget
Everyone wants to save money when heading to the grocery store. However, many struggle with where to begin. Consumers are left wondering- “How can I purchase healthy foods without taking a toll on my .... read more

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What is a "macronutrient"?

What is a "macronutrient"?
Author: Courtney Moore MS, RD Macronutrients...Macros...IIFIYM...Carbs....Protein...Fats. These words may be somewhat familiar, but what are they really? What do  macronutrients real do and why are.... read more

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