An important tip for plant-based eating: sprouting nuts, seeds, and legumes for increased bioavailability Have you ever experimented with a vegetarian or vegan diet? Or perhaps, you aim to eat largely plant-based? If so, have you ever wondered about getting adequate protein, or have you thought about the bioavailability of the protein, and other nutrients, in many vegan sources? Protein from Plants Peas, for example, are a decent source of protein, in fact, a...

The problem of trying to trick your hunger and why misleading your body is damaging to your relationship with food. When we want to lose weight, it is very easy to get into “the fewer calories the better” mentality. We feel that calories are bad and therefore should be handled and reduced to the maximum extent possible. So I found it curious when last week, I came across a question from a new client, asking me about what was the...

An important addition to include to your daily routine. What’s not to love about bone broth? Warm and comforting, bone broth also boasts many benefits at all stages of life. It can be the base of any delicious homemade soup, can be used in baked goods as a substitute for other liquids like milk or water, or can be had simply on its own with a bit of salt...

How do you go about your eating when you’re away from home? You’re on the beach relaxing. You’re in the lodge taking a break from skiing, or on a weekend getaway to a city you have always wanted to explore. You forgot about that three week cleanse you had been on because you are now on vacation. It’s easy to fall into the mindset of “who needs to be conscious of food...

This debauchery day is probably compromising your progress, and the problem has nothing to do with mathematics. Have you ever found yourself wondering if you should do a cheat day? In other words, take a “break” from your healthy eating and just eat whatever you want, worry free? Maybe you heard that it’s a great idea to boost your metabolism. Or you just want to create an opportunity to eat something you really love — but you avoid eating...

What should you be eating for recovery? Whether you’re someone that has just begun their health journey or a top athlete — nutrition is an important factor that should be taken just as seriously. Today I am going to address a few key ways that nutrition can influence recovery from injury, recovery after intense exercise, and how diet choices can be part of your injury prevention plan. During recovery from injury, or simply wanting to prevent injury during exercise, proper nutrition is crucial. Nutrition is fuel for our bodies, and mindful nutrition for recovery,...

I have gone through an 80-pound weight loss journey and I want to share my story and how the ate app has not only helped me through this journey but also helped me overcome my issues with my ED. Going into my last year of middle school I was weighing in at around 200 pounds. While I had an issue with self-control there were also external factors that played into this issue much like most people who struggle with eating. I grew up in an incredibly toxic environment. My mother was extremely abusive, addicted to pills, and was ultimately...