Nutrition

Get the most out of your workout and nourish your body with these healthy recipes and nutrition tips.

The fuel you put into your body is as important as the effort you put forth during workouts. I've had clients tell me they exercise so they can get away with cheating on their diet. While this may be true to an extent, you can't make significant progress with this philosophy. You can't 'out-exercise' poor nutrition, 'diet' will always win over-exercise. Nutrition accounts for over 80% of your training results.

3 Dieting Mistakes That Can Inhibit Workout Results

August 5, 2019

A plant-based diet requires more total protein intake because the body can’t use vegetable-derived protein sources as efficiently as animal protein. If you follow a plant-based diet, knowing the difference between a 'complete protein' and an 'incomplete protein' is important.

Plant-Based Diets: Why Complete Proteins Matter

June 25, 2019

Researchers found that weight loss between these two groups was comparable. It is also worth pointing out that the group that practiced intermittent fasting didn’t practice overeating as compensation for restrictive days, which is a concern many people express about fasting.

Should I Try Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss?

April 13, 2019

The most obvious benefit you'll experience while on a ketogenic diet is fat loss. Research published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that high-fat, low-carb dieters were able to achieve significantly more fat loss than those who complied with a low-fat diet.

A Beginners Guide to the Keto Diet

March 21, 2019

Dietary choices can have a significant impact on our mental and physical health. But, that’s not all. What you choose to eat can also affect your skin. Choosing certain diets might not only be good for your training or health goals—getting ready that half marathon, reducing body fat, lowering blood pressure, attaining a specific CrossFit goal—but also help improve your skin.

Not So Sweet…How Sugar And Diet May Be Affecting Your Skin

March 11, 2019

3 Surprising Health Benefits of Probiotics

January 4, 2019

Before you can heal from a complicated relationship with food, you have to learn how to read food labels. Whether or not you’re a fan of Whole30, this is a lesson that you can use for the rest of your life.

My Whole30 Experience: Week 2

May 2, 2018

Making healthy choices can be difficult. What's hard for one person isn't hard for another. We are created different and face our own unique dietary challenges. Whether you struggle with food addiction, want to boost energy levels, sleep better, or conquer your cravings; Whole30 forces you to face these challenges and for some people, this can be very tough! But...nothing GREAT comes easy. Sometimes the things we want the most, we have to work the hardest for.

My Whole30 Experience: Week 1

April 23, 2018

Food Freedom Forever

April 15, 2018

If you think Whole30 is another fad diet system trying to make a buck, I can rid your skepticism by informing you that you can follow the entire Whole30 program...for free. Plan and prepare for success by downloading each of these free resources offered by Whole30.

Plan and Prepare For Whole30 Success

April 15, 2018

Instead of viewing the Whole30 program as being 'strict' or 'rigid' think about the program as being a 30-day experiment that requires the elimination of certain foods, so you can learn what your body tolerates and what it doesn't. Elimination dieting is the foundation on which the Whole30 stands and knowing this process is essential to understanding why Melissa's program requires you to be 100% perfect for 30-days. To get the maximum benefits, you must commit for only 30 days or the entire experiment is blown!

Whole30 Beginner’s Guide Approved by Melissa Hartwig

April 9, 2018

10 Healthy Snacks You Need If You’re Trying To Avoid Sugar

March 29, 2018

a bowl of zucchini chips, yuumy alternative to potato chips - no less fattening though, don't kid yourself! white background, close up.

Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe

January 9, 2018

Egg drop soup is one of those takeout classics that can easily be replicated at home. This recipe is very easy, I'll bet you have all the ingredients in your pantry and refrigerator right now!

Healthy, Quick, and Easy Recipes: Egg Drop Soup

December 23, 2017

Orange Roasted Chicken Recipe

December 5, 2017

5 Delicious Christmas Recipes That Won’t Sabotage Your Diet

December 2, 2017

Struggling to find a delicious high-protein breakfast recipe? Try these egg frittata muffins! Make sure to chop your vegetables into small pieces, you won't need a skillet or to change between the stovetop and the oven.

Egg Frittata Muffins You Can Enjoy On A Low Carb Diet!

November 27, 2017

Are Detox Diets A Good Approach For Fat Loss?

November 27, 2017

When you consume carbohydrates such as bread or fruits, your body processes them all as sugar. This sugar, glucose, is released into your bloodstream. The pancreas sends insulin to bind with the glucose and retrieves some of the sugars for storage.

Are Low-Carb Diets Effective for Weight loss?

June 13, 2017

You Will Love These Nacho Kale Chips

January 4, 2017