March 2015

Clarifying Carbohydrates to Understand Their Nutritional Impact

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Ah, carbohydrates. Perhaps the most controversial and misunderstood of the macronutrients in the current dietary landscape. Given that virtually all of us consume carbs regularly and many of us harbor preconceived notions about the right types and amounts, let’s delve into this macronutrient to understand how to integrate it into our personalized diets for optimal […]

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Protein Unpacked: Understanding the Role of Protein in Your Diet

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Although water counts for 45-70% of an adult human’s body weight and is the most essential nutrient for survival, protein seems to be the critical macronutrient for body function. Our muscles, organs, blood cells, enzymes, hormones, and other bodily components are comprised of protein. Given this fact, it’s just as well that most people accept protein

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Unraveling the Mystery of Nutrients: Macro, Micro, Phyto… and Water

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Ever wondered what exactly constitutes “food”? Or hear about some type of nutrient and have no idea where to find it in your meal? According to the good old Merriam-Webster dictionary, food is merely “material consisting essentially of protein, carbohydrate, and fat used in the body of an organism to sustain growth, repair, and vital

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