Together, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are also known as macronutrients, which are classes of nutrients that all humans need in large quantities for optimal health. Each person’s ideal fat, protein, and carb intake will vary based on activity level, goals, digestive health, age, etc.
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10 Reasons Going Grain-Free is a Good Idea
Humans can’t easily digest grains, which causes a whole host of issues within the human body. Grains have only been a part of the human diet for 10,000 years – not enough time for our bodies to adapt evolutionarily to this “new” food. Check out these 10 reasons I believe going grain-free is a must for every human
Some medications deplete your body of vital nutrients
Did you know certain medications can deplete your body of nutrients it NEEDS? No? Well read on, my friend!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 28-30)
This is the last installment of “Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both” where I help you figure out why you’re feeling that way and how to fix it for good!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 25-27)
When you’re hungry, your body doesn’t have the proper nutrients to provide energy, fuel your brain, or replenish your cells. This can cause a whole host of annoying symptoms, including sleepiness and fatigue. Here’s more tips on how to combat all that!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 13-15)
When you’re hungry, your stomach may growl, feel empty, crave sweets (like cookies!), or you may get a headache, feel irritable or be unable to concentrate. Although most people can go several hours between meals before feeling hungry again, some people really can’t. #hangry There are several possible explanations for this, 30 of which I’ve included in this series! Do one (or more) of these explanations describe your situation?
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 10-12)
Hunger can drain our energy, make us feel slow, and cause us to lose focus or concentration. Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a smoothie and then found yourself ravenous a short time later? Or are you super busy and therefore super stressed all the time? And does that make you so hungry you could eat an elephant? Read on for the next 3 reasons why you’re always hungry and find out what to do about them!
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 7-9)
Catch up on Reasons #1-#3 here, and Reasons #4-#6 here. “Why am I so dang hungry?” Why you’re hungry is pretty complex. There are both biological and psychological factors that influence hunger (and also the mischievous foods that make you hungrier, too! I’m looking at you, carbs!). Feeling hungry can cause you to feel sluggish, […]
7 Sleep Tips You’ve Never Heard
Sleep struggles are real. And they are awful! If I miss just 2 hours of sleep, I’m useless the next day. If this sounds like you, I’ve got 7 quick tips for better sleep for you.
Always Tired & Hungry? 30 Reasons Why + Tips to Banish Both (Reasons 4-6)
Another installment of answers to your “why am I hungry? I just ate” fiasco. Hunger is your body’s natural cue that it needs more food. When you’re hungry, your body doesn’t have the proper nutrients to provide energy, fuel your brain, or replenish your cells. In this 10-week series, I’ll provide you with 3 reasons each week why you’re inexplicably always hungry and tips on what you can do to change up your daily routine so you can beat your hunger and fatigue once and for all.