Grains are a mealtime staple. Bread. Rice. Pasta. Current dietary recommendations suggest that you make half your grains whole. because whole grains have been linked to a long list of health benefits. But identifying whole grains and eating more of them can be a challenge. This post explains what whole grains are, why they matter, and how to incorporate more of them in your diet.

Carbohydrates cause so much confusion, which is frustrating since they make up so much of our diet. This post explains what carbohydrates really are, discusses what the types of carbs do in your body, and helps sift through the “good carb” “bad carb” nonsense.

One thing I’ve learned in working with clients is that everyone is frustrated with all the nutrition confusion out there. When most people ask “what should I eat?”, they find themselves wading through a quagmire of misinformation. I want to help remedy that confusion in this blog series.

An overview of what electrolytes are, why you need electrolytes (especially during the summer), sources of electrolytes in your diet, and suggestions for supplemental electrolytes without sugar (or with very little sugar).