Nutrition 101 – Macronutrients
Ever wonder what makes up the foods that you eat? Among other things, the most important pieces of our foods are nutrients, which can be defined as substances that promote growth, provide energy, and maintain life! Nutrients can be further broken down into two categories: macronutrients and micronutrients. Today we will be discussing the former. […]
Nutrition 101 – Calories & Energy Balance
Make Cooking Fun
Here’s a question for you: Do you enjoy cooking? If you’re someone who struggles to make the time to prepare their own meals, then the answer is probably no. What’s more, is the lack of enjoyment is likely one of the primary reasons why you struggle to make the time. With this article, I hope […]
Cooking Methods & Calories
As with most topics regarding nutrition, most people have a general idea of how to cook healthy, low-calorie foods. Regardless, there are often still some questions left unanswered. The goal of this article is to define what exactly makes a cooking technique healthy or otherwise, and to categorize the most common methods of food-preparation into […]
The Ugly Truth About Meal Prep
Here’s a confession: my meals are ugly. As a chef I was a stickler for presentation. But these days? Not so much. Sure, if I’m cooking for friends I’ll dress things up a bit, but when it comes to my daily meals there are times where you might confuse my diet for that of an […]