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What are proteins and amino acids?

Proteins are complex molecules that form the building blocks for pretty much everything in your body including your cells, tissues,...

Chronic inflammation and food

Inflammation is a vital part of the immune system's response to injury and infection. It is the body's way of signaling to the immune...

Good gut health

As the small and large intestine are so critical to digestion and the absorption of nutrients, it is really important to keep them in...

How does digestion work?

The foods we eat have an intricate relationship with and impact on your body, brain and hormones. Your digestive system (also known as...

Five principles of eating well

We have developed a framework for eating well that is based on five core principles. Each of these principles will help provide you with...

Beyond macros: micronutrients, allergies and hydration

As outlined in an earlier blog, micronutrients are essential chemical compounds that are needed in much smaller quantities than macros. ...

What are macronutrients?

Macronutrients (also called “Macros”) are a group of nutritional compounds that need to be consumed in large amounts. These macros...

What is your metabolism?

Your metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy that it can use. Even when you're at rest,...

The basics of nutrition

Food is made up of biochemical structures that provide us with energy and support all areas of your health and well-being from ensuring...

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