So, you are on this nutrition journey. You are making great progress; you are down 20 lbs, have been able to control your portion sizes, cut out refined sugars, and able to maintain your caloric intake. Everything is smooth sailing, until your friends/family invite you out to dinner. You don't want to be rude and decline the invitation, but you don't want to ruin what you have worked so hard for....so what do you do? Here are 6 restaurant hacks that will save you the calories

I don't know about you, but mashed potatoes just scream "winter" to me. Something about the mushy, gooeyness, and creaminess of mashed potatoes makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. This dish is super quick and easy to make, and pairs really well with red meat or chicken. Here's a step-by-step on how to make this wonderful side dish. INGREDIENTS: 4 lbs sweet potatoes 1 cup water 2 tbsp butter 1/2 cup milk Salt to taste Cinnamon to taste INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Peel and cut potatoes i

Ever want to start meal prepping, but don't know how to tackle the daunting task? Do you often wonder how people are managing to make so many meals in such a short amount of time? Well this blog post will highlight some must-haves in your kitchen that will make meal prepping a breeze. 1. Meal Prep Containers This item is probably the most important one to have in your kitchen when meal prepping. One of the keys to successful meal prepping is having the meals packaged and read

Macros or macronutrients are essentially the "building blocks" of food. They, along with micronutrients, are what food is composed of. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats, and protein. Each macro has a certain amount of calories, or the amount of energy the nutrient contains. Lets take a look at each macro more closely. Carbohydrates The first macro we will discuss is carbohydrates, or carbs for short. Carbs are used as glucose in the body to drive chemical react

When you are new to measuring your food and watching portion sizes, counting calories and counting macros can be confusing. Which is more ac