Let’s talk about meat!

Chances are you’re eating way too much…

The truth is, us Americans eat an excessive amount of meat. A study done in 2020 states Americans eat 273 lbs per person per year and lists us as number 2 in the world! Hong Kong was rated number one more than likely due to a much smaller society/population size but for a country our size, this is crazy!

You’re probably thinking, “and? so what?” Eating too much meat for years upon years has been linked to increased inflammation in the body, stress and damage to the kidneys, stomach and bowel issues, prostate cancer, elevated bad cholesterol, decreased good cholesterol, hypertension and high blood pressure, … you get the point.

I’m not saying go vegan or vegetarian and never look at meat again, unless you want to, but instead incorporate more plant-based protein sources into your diet. This will  provide a break from the constant levels of inflammation bombarding your body day to day. Some popular protein-rich plants you may like include lentils, beans, and even whole wheat and grains ( yup bread ).

If you’d like help maneuvering this new topic of healthier protein sources or want to learn more, along with getting some tasty recipes and personalized plans, click the link below to learn more about the Weight Management Program!

Let’s talk about a breakfast!

Most of us go without it…

Mornings can be the most stressful time of day for a lot of us. Whether it’s us rushing to get ourselves ready or we have a whole household to get ready, we tend to cut corners to make things easier, breakfast being the most popular candidate. We’ve all heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day but what does that mean and why?

Think about it, we are sleeping for roughly 8 hours per night and unless you eat in your sleep, we go without eating. During this time, our body is recovering and cleaning itself from the inside to prepare for next day’s activities using vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, protein, water, and many other key ingredients.

Once we wake up, our small amount of protein stored up is depleted and we essentially start from ground zero each morning. By eating a protein-rich breakfast, we replenish these protein stores allowing the body to process and function properly and set up our whole day with a good foundation.

But if we skip breakfast, we do not replenish these stores causing the body to use our muscle for protein leading to inflammation and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and obesity! This is especially important for children who are growing and need the necessary building blocks to have a good foundation for a healthy future. (This is why having a dietitian around is important!)

If you would like help navigating your meals and learning what foods are great for breakfast, click the link below to find out more about the Weight Management Program or to sign up!

PS - It’s not just for losing weight, but for anyone who wants to be healthier.