Macronutrients

Why I Threw Out The Traditional Macro Calculator (And What I Do Instead)

Why I Threw Out The Traditional Macro Calculator (And What I Do Instead)

Look, I get it. You've probably spent countless hours plugging numbers into macro calculators, trying to hit that perfect 50/30/20 split everyone talks about. I've been there too - obsessing over every percentage point like it was some magical formula that would finally unlock

The Fiber Revolution: Why This Boring Nutrient Is Actually Your Body's Secret Weapon

The Fiber Revolution: Why This Boring Nutrient Is Actually Your Body's Secret Weapon

Let me tell you about the day I realized I'd been living a lie. There I was, sipping my $9 collagen smoothie, popping fish oil pills, when my gut health was literally in the toilet (pun intended). Plot twist: the missing piece wasn't another fancy supplement

The Carb Truth Nobody's Telling You: Stop Following Generic Rules

The Carb Truth Nobody's Telling You: Stop Following Generic Rules

Look, I get it. You're probably tired of the carb drama. One day they're evil, the next day they're essential. As someone who's spent way too many years in nutrition labs (and yes, stress-eating cookies while writing research papers 🍪), I'm

The Fiber Revolution: Why Your Gut is Begging for This Weight Loss BFF

The Fiber Revolution: Why Your Gut is Begging for This Weight Loss BFF

Okay, let's get real for a sec. Remember when I used to chase every trending diet like it was the last slice of pizza? 🍕 (Spoiler alert: that was me, three years ago, living that fashion editor life and struggling with my weight like it was my full-time job)

I Tried the 30g Protein Breakfast Challenge - Here's What Actually Works

I Tried the 30g Protein Breakfast Challenge - Here's What Actually Works

Look, I get it. You're probably reading this while munching on a sad granola bar at your desk (no judgment - that was literally me last year). But what if I told you that my entire day changed when I cracked the protein breakfast code? Not in that

Breaking Up with Fat Phobia: A Love Story with Lipids

Breaking Up with Fat Phobia: A Love Story with Lipids

I used to be terrified of avocados. Yeah, you heard that right - those creamy green gems that now crown my morning toast were once my sworn enemies. Like many of us who grew up in the 90s, I was thoroughly brainwashed by the "fat-free" revolution. Spoiler alert:

I Drank 1 Gallon Daily for 30 Days and It Was BS - Here's What Really Works

I Drank 1 Gallon Daily for 30 Days and It Was BS - Here's What Really Works

Look, I'll admit it - I used to be that person carrying around a massive water bottle with time markers, obsessively tracking every sip like it was my job. Spoiler alert: It made me miserable and I had to pee approximately 47 times a day. 🙄 The Great Hydration