Boosting your Immune System
With various colds, flus and viruses, it is important to keep your immune system strong. Normally, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails and a germ invades and makes you sick. For your immune system to function optimally, it requires balance and harmony. Living a…
Energy Balance
The energy balance equation is a lot more complex than how many calories we eat and how many calories we burn. Just saying “eat less and workout more” is an over simplification to how our bodies actually work. Let’s take a deeper dive. First let’s look at the factors that influence calories coming in (what…
Macros Explained
Macronutrients is a term used for the three nutrients that make up where calories come from — protein, fat and carbohydrates. These macronutrients create energy for our bodies. Alcohol also contributes to calories (7 calories per gram), but it adds no nutritional value to your body. Macronutrients are supported by micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Both…
