Eat Well, Feel Good

You have probably heard this term at one point. You may have even been told that you need to track macros to help you lose weight. Okay, great! But what does that mean? The term “macros” refers to your macronutrients. Your macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein, and fats or lipids. These macronutrients are a source of energy for your body when they are digested and absorbed. Based on USDA Dietary Guidelines, the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDR) are as follows:                 45-65% of daily kcals from Carbohydrates                 10-35% of daily kcals from Protein                 20-35% of daily kcals from Fats So, for example, if you are sticking to a 2,000 kcal daily diet, about 900-1300 kcal are from carbs, 200-700 kcals are ...

1.  Buy “Snackable” Veggies Stock up on vegetables that are easy to snack on and don’t require a lot of prep. Foods like baby carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, snap peas, broccoli, cauliflower. These are easy to prepare as they typically only require a wash and some minimal chopping. You can eat these by themselves or add dips for flavor! Bell peppers are so juicy and fresh that I like to eat them plain to enjoy the full flavor. More cruciferous veggies like broccoli and cauliflower require a bit more chopping to get smaller bite-size florets and they are greatly complemented by a simple hummus or yogurt/Tzatziki dip. Personally, I like to prep my snacks in a Tupperware container, but these particular vegetables are mess-free and can even be portioned into sandwich size zip lock bags. The only thing left to arrange is a container for your dip, if you choose to have one. See the end of the post for my 2 favorite dip recipes. 2.  Blend it! Leafy and fi...

Welcome to my Blog!     I've been planning to start writing for a while now and the main motivation for that is to share tips, tricks and recipes to help you achieve the health you want through nutrition.     I never recognized the value in good nutrition and a balanced diet until I was forced to make changes myself. In my early 20's, I felt healthy enough while late nights and drive-thru's were a regular occurence. It's hard to deny the convenience late night drive-thru's provide, not to mention cheap food with lots of flavor. After obtaining results with significantly high cholesterol levels, my doctor seriously urged me to change my diet and eating habits. Especially having worked in a medical setting, it dawned on me that my actions and lifestyle habits had a direct result on my health! I'd seen it before in older and heavier persons, and I never realized the negative impact my actions and habits were having on my health. So, I decided to make changes.  ...