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"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that whispers 'I'll try again tomorrow'." - Mary Anne Radmacher

Everyone everywhere seems to be claiming that they’ve found the solution to weight loss; This one trick! That little habit! etc. Some of these claims can be misleading, and sometimes downright dangerous. We wanted to take a moment to talk about some of these claims and set the record straight. 

Skipping meals helps you “save calories” 

Listen, if you want to indulge in a treat every now and then - fine. But don’t be misled to believe that skipping a meal helps you “save calories” meaning…

"Never too old, never too bad, never too late, never too sick, to start from scratch once again." - Bikram Choudhury

When it comes to cooking, one ingredient you most likely use at just about every meal is Oil. But which is best for high heat? What’s the healthiest option? What kind of flavor does each add to your dish? 

The world of cooking oils is vast and you could probably spend an entire day learning about all the different types of oils. Today we’ll focus on the top 5 you should know about and probably keep on hand. 

Olive Oil 

For most people, Olive Oil is a go-to, one-size-fits-all, kitchen…

"Be happy and take care of yourself, but be happy with the beautiful things that make you, you." - Beyonce

"Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve." - J.K. Rowling

"Obstacles are the cost of greatness." - Robin Sharma

"I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took an excuse." - Florence Nightingale

We hear about protein all the time; it’s the stuff that helps powerlifters gain mass, it provides us with crucial energy, and it’s one of the main nutrients we need to survive and thrive. But is all protein created equal? Is the protein you get from a handful of almonds the same kind as what you get in chicken breast? And furthermore, what difference does it make? In order to answer these questions, we need to understand the difference between complete and incomplete proteins.

Protein…

"Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits." - Jerry Dunn