Intuitive Eating: Hunger vs Cravings

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Intuitive Eating: Hunger vs Cravings

Intuitive eating is the act of understanding the signs and signals your body is sending you to determine things like hunger, cravings, fullness and so much more. That means slowing down and tuning into your body’s cues to interpret which messages are being sent. It can be used to manage how much you eat (tuning into hunger and satiety cues), what allows you to feel and function your best (energy, mood, sleep and more) and also what your body might be trying to tell you (food allergies, intolerances, disease, etc).

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8 Best Healthy Protein Powders

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8 Best Healthy Protein Powders

What’s the best protein to use for protein shakes? We get this question all the time. The answer depends on a few things. The type of protein (whey, egg, vegan, etc) is a huge driving factor based on what you want for your body and so is the quality. Quality is very important to many people. Knowing the source, how it’s processed, additional ingredients, any additives and whether or not it’s organic, non gmo, gluten free and more can are all criteria that may be considered when buying a protein powder. Let’s not forget about taste - taste is also a major contender when it comes to choosing the type of protein powder you want to use for shakes (and to pop it in pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt and more).

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3 Healthy Food Trends To Try

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3 Healthy Food Trends To Try

The rate of obesity in America has risen to 39% and boils down to two main reasons: not getting enough regular exercise and not eating a healthy balanced diet. Going on a fitness retreat can certainly help kickstart your weight loss journey. You can learn about the types of foods that can help you control your weight better and eat as part of a balanced diet. The good news is that healthy eating isn’t about dry cereals and boiled vegetables. There are some tasty health food trends that you can try at home and really enjoy eating as part of your new lifestyle. 

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What Are Food Sensitivities?

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What Are Food Sensitivities?

Food sensitivities are a real thing and impact many people. From nut and dairy allergies to gluten intolerance and soy based issues, we see guests at the fitness retreat each week who are seeking answers and relief. Food sensitivities can show up in the form of an actual allergy to an intolerance and can produce a whole host of symptoms. We’ll cover allergies and intolerances in this blog post as, a list of symptoms and a few strategies that can help identify if you might be suffering from some type of food based issue.

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