2020 has been a stressful year for many of us and the last thing we want to have to worry about is the inevitable wave of less than ideal food choices that accompanies the holiday …
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New Year’s Goals: Start Small to Get Big Results This Year
Big goals are exciting. The problem is that we often set the bar too high and ask too much of ourselves. And when we have trouble keeping up with the level of activity required to meet the new high …
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The Nerdy Stuff with Kenneth Mao Part Three: Fat
Fat does not make you fat. Sugar makes you fat. Fats, known chemically as the molecules triesters of glycerol (triglycerides) and fatty acids, are one of the three macronutrients (fats, …
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The Nerdy Stuff with Kenneth Mao Part Two: Carbohydrates
Carbs are not the enemy. Carbs are not evil. Carbs will not kill you. Simply put, carbohydrates are your body’s main source of energy. You couldn’t live or work without them. Carbohydrates are …
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The Nerdy Stuff with Kenneth Mao Part One: Protein
Understanding what role different foods play in our physical and mental development and processes is important. How detailed you want to get is up to you, but here are the basics of your basic …
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Nutrition Tips: The Building Blocks
The majority of people underestimate the impact that eating enough vegetables has on health and performance. The intensity of CrossFit means that your body requires more support than the average …
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