Omega 3 DHA The Most Beneficial Nutrient of All!

On the Journey to Discovering what the best diet for Humans and ourselves looks like, we at least know that the foods we eat, must  contain the Nutrients our bodies need to Fuel, Grow, Repair and  Maintain itself. Nutrients such as Vitamins, Minerals, Amino Acids, Fatty Acids and so on . And they all are […]

What are “Macros” & Should you track yours?

Being able to make good choices about the foods that you buy starts with having a basic understanding of macronutrients. Adam from FitCoupleCooks relies on his understanding of macronutrients whenever he puts together a healthy meal. Below, he explains the fundamentals in an entertaining and easy to understand way.

Essential Fatty Acids

The Basics Before we get into fatty acids, let’s go over a few basics. We eat mostly to satisfy the rumblings of our stomach but, if you took a basic course in nutrition, you will learn our body actually has nutritional requirements that must be met for proper growth, maintenance, repair and fuel to get […]

What is Insulin Resistance? How to Test for it and How to Reduce it!

You may of heard the saying an Ounce of Prevention is worth a pound of cure. That statement could not be more true, than when it comes to Insulin Resistance! Did you know 90% of most modern diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, High Blood pressure, Inflammation (Diseases that people suffer from and die prematurely from) […]

10 Reasons Every Bodybuilder, Runner and Athlete Needs Omega-3s!

Are you an athlete pushing your body to the limit? Omega 3’s have been shown to:  Speed up recovery, reduce muscle soreness and make you stronger! If you’ve heard of the benefits of omega 3s, it’s probably been for your heart. After all,  the American Heart Association says that Omega 3 fatty acids can reduce triglyceride levels, […]

What is the Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)?

What is it? The Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is an analytical test that measures the mineral composition of hair.  It is a safe and non-invasive test where a small amount of hair is collected and analyzed for the level of nutrient and toxic elements in body tissue.  It is regarded by many health professionals […]