Figuring out what and how much to eat in order to adequately fuel your body for optimal performance can feel a bit like searching for the holy grail. Balancing taste, cravings, and how to define which foods are “good for you”, can often feel like a full-time...
At some point along your health journey you’ve likely been encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables. While certainly good advice, it is not always the most useful advice. Which fruits and vegetables? Is there a difference? How many servings? How do I make...
With spring comes the opportunity to enjoy a bounty of organic, fresh, and local produce. Farmer’s markets begin to thrive. Incorporating locally grown, seasonal produce can be a real game changer when...
We have all heard the adage, 'Failing to plan is planning to fail.' When thinking about improving or changing eating habits, many look to a predefined diet that provides for such a plan, however, the best plan for shifts in behavior need take into consideration all...
As we settle back into the ‘norm’ and the post summer routine, we’ve concluded that rest, rejuvenation, and recovery should be the priority for this month’s focus. Everything from mood to physical well being are positively affected by taking time to mindfully connect...
For years, the discussion around FiT has centered on how we can best serve our clients and community. Thom and I would hear frequently from our team that they were doing everything they could for their clients but felt frustrated that they couldn’t do more - ‘We...
Love to cook? Weeknight dinners are a challenge. Hate to cook? Making any dinner is a challenge. Lucky for us, there are a ton of meal delivery services offering healthy, ready to eat options. Depending on your bank account, this may not...
Reflections of a 15-year Breast Cancer Survivor15 years ago next month I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29. I was a couple of months out from finishing my first (and only) Ironman and due to be married a few months later. Over the course of...
Eating strategies that incorporate an emphasis on vegetable consumption have been getting more and more attention - ie. paleo, keto, vegetarianism and veganism in the news. This has led to increased availability of plant based substitutes for more traditional...
Supplementation has long been debated around FiT and beyond. In a perfect world, we would all eat a primarily plant based, nutrient dense diet comprised of real, minimally processed food. Regardless of how great a supplement is, following a nutrition strategy based...