In this final week I’ll be covering the final topic on carbohydrates. Up to now we have covered all the bases like, “what are healthy carbohydrates?” But how do we piece it together, how can you put this into action and onto your plate? We know that both simple and Continue Reading
Mashed Potato Dreams
Just before you thought food couldn’t get anymore complicated…BANG! The topic of vegetables comes up. We know vegetables are complex carbohydrates, they have all the vitamins and minerals and fiber we could wish for in one little plant. But think about it. Spinach and Potatoes are pretty different right? I Continue Reading
Pro Nutrients, Pro Fiber
Last week, we got into the nitty gritty of simple carbohydrates. My hope is that instead of fearing those foods you now know how to better add them to your diet. This week we switch gears and talk about complex carbohydrates. Recall our list from a few weeks ago: Whole Continue Reading
Simple Carbs: Friend or Foe?
Last week, we talked about what a carbohydrate is and that there are actually different types of carbs. This week I want to dive deeper into simple carbohydrates. So, we’ve got our simple carbs and complex carbs. If you recall simple carbohydrates are typically found in: White bread Desserts Refined Continue Reading
Let’s Talk Carbs Baby!
Week 1: Welcome to a new series about everything carbohydrates. For a few weeks I’ll discuss the argument for carbohydrates. What are they, how are they used, what they do for us, and strategies for having a good relationship with this macronutrient. Before we jump in, a quick Nutrition 101 Continue Reading
A Year In Review
So, it’s been a year. Dual meaning actually, it has been a whole 12 months and then some since I’ve written last and it has been A YEAR y’all. What does senior year look like? I guess it would have been better to keep you in to loop as things were Continue Reading