Author :
Dr. Sheikh Jeelani
You may have heard that your body needs 20-40 grams of protein at each meal to optimize muscle protein synthesis (this is the body’s system of rebuilding, synthesizing, and repairing skeletal muscle). Overall protein intake recommendations range from about 1.3-2.2 grams/kilogram of body wei...
Many people perceive Mayonnaise as the “bad” food laden with artery-clogging saturated fat. For many years we were told to “hold the mayo,” but is it really as bad a food choice as it is supposed to? There’s no iota of doubt that mayo is ...
Water and Hydration – The Forgotten Nutrient
When we think about nutrition, most of us focus on proteins, carb...
New diets and health trends pop up daily, it's so easy to feel lost, overwhelmed, and frankly — stuck.
With so much conflicting information, determining the best approach to nutrition that fits your unique lifestyle and health goals can seem like an impossible task....
You’re busy. But you need to eat!
First, have some ingredients on hand that could be easily gathered to make a meal.
Pre-washed salad greens
Chicken: Pre-cooked bites, rotisserie, Just Bare Nuggets (taste like Chick-fil-A!), grilled breast, canned, e...