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4 Ways Eating Can Rev Up Your Metabolism

by Sean Sortor on

Stoking your metabolism with a little calorie burning potential is an easy way to burn fat, shed pounds and hit your goals without adding reps or cutting extra calories. You’re already working hard and making the big changes that matter, but here are some minor dietary adjustments that can maximize... Read more

What’s the Deal with Gluten?

by Sean Sortor on

Gluten is a group of proteins found in the endosperm of wheat, rye, barley, and triticale. (Sounds all super scientific right?) And it's important to recognize that wheat includes a variety of grains, such as spelt, einkorn, and farro to name a few. So if it's a naturally occurring protein, what's all the fuss about?

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Paleo: What’s it All About?

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Unless you've been living in a cave (pun intended), you've probably at least heard the word Paleo or heard about the Paleo diet. Essentially, the goal is to eat in a similar way to our ancestors that lived during the Paleolithic period. Read more

NEWSFLASH! Fat Does NOT Make You Fat

by Sean Sortor on

We get people who come into our stores all the time looking for a meal and when we ask them what they’re looking for often we’ll hear, “something low fat.” This is not uncommon. Read more

Is Coffee Good Or Bad?

by Sean Sortor on

Many people are so confused about coffee. As a matter of fact many people argue about this very subject everyday! One day they read that it's so bad for them, and the next day it's good for them, so what's the truth about coffee? To be honest the answer is not so simple. Read more