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Sober Curious?
It's all the rage, not drinking that is. Or at least that is what the media would like you to believe. However, I can say, I have quite a...
Lisa Magnuson
Jan 31, 20235 min read
Chronological VS Biological Age
Myles will be 44 on Thursday. He was born in 1979- so his chronological age will be 44 in just two days' time. However, what is his...
Lisa Magnuson
Jan 17, 20233 min read
Should I Take Creatine?
When Myles told me a few years ago he was going to start taking creatine- I kinda freaked out. My line of questioning in my appalled...
Lisa Magnuson
Nov 3, 20223 min read
100 Most Nutritious Foods
A report came out in 2020 when a group of scientists decided to rate raw foods on their nutritional value. Unfortunately, there is not...
Lisa Magnuson
Oct 20, 20221 min read
High Protein Recipes
A few months back I wrote a blog post about protein intake and how much we all need. It was a popular post with many clients and friends...
Lisa Magnuson
Jun 9, 20222 min read
Omega-3's and Me?
We have been sifting through the research and listening to podcasts with experts, and Omega-3 supplementation has become a top contender...
Lisa Magnuson
May 26, 20223 min read
Purge the Pantry
It's springtime again, the days are getting longer, the birds are making nests, and soon our winter coats will be hung up for the season....
Lisa Magnuson
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Intermittent Fasting- Give it a try?
Who likes traditional dieting where you are counting calories, restricting "fun" foods, or writing down everything you eat? Not a lot of...
Lisa Magnuson
Mar 15, 20223 min read
Are You Eating Enough Protein?
The quick answer; probably not! Let's start with how much protein you should be eating. The current RDA for protein is 0.36 g/lb (0.8...
Lisa Magnuson
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Prep your Bod for Thanksgiving Dinner
Ever the comedian, Myles has a short funny video for you all this week about prepping your body for the onslaught of Thanksgiving...
Lisa Magnuson
Nov 24, 20211 min read
The "Not So Sweet" Truth About Sugar
I just read an excellently written article from the New York Times about America's obsession with sugar. I will quickly summarize the...
Lisa Magnuson
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Summer Salad Recipes
It's been downright hot here this past month and cooking dinner in a steamy kitchen seems like the last thing I want to do. We transition...
Lisa Magnuson
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Eat the seasonal bounty
It's that time of year again..... the fresh local strawberries and raspberries are popping up in flats for sale at your local farmer's...
Lisa Magnuson
Jun 22, 20212 min read
Lisa Magnuson
Dec 29, 20200 min read
Trick or Treat? How much is that piece of candy really worth?
Halloween is the unofficial kick off to a generally unhealthy few months of holiday festivities involving overindulgence in food and...
Lisa Magnuson
Oct 25, 20202 min read
Wellness Challenge #29- Is Your Metabolism Broken?
In short the answer to this question is no. But you don’t just have to take my word for it, I will back it up with science (if you...
Lisa Magnuson
Oct 10, 20202 min read
Wellness Challenge #28- 5 Principles of Solid Nutrition
*Nail these and you’re 90% there!* I can’t tell you how many times people ask Myles or I what type of diet is best for them. Or if red...
Lisa Magnuson
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Wellness Challenge #27- Protein snacks for on the go
With everyone home all day everyday having quality snacks on hand that are easy and accessible is key. One of my major pet peeves is...
Lisa Magnuson
Sep 29, 20201 min read
Wellness Challenge #26- Prep your Breakfast
Two weeks ago, our challenge was to pack your lunch; in other words, prep your lunch either the night or morning before you needed to eat...
Lisa Magnuson
Sep 14, 20202 min read
Wellness Challenge #24- Pack your Lunch
School is starting this week! Usually this means we pack our kids a nutritious first day of school lunch in a new lunchbox, write a sweet...
Lisa Magnuson
Sep 1, 20202 min read
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