Does Your Weight Need A Helping Hand? Consider Probiotics Almost every yogurt commercial touts the importance of enjoying the product as a way to help you keep your gut healthy with probiotics. But what are probiotics and why are they important to you? What Are Probiotics? Basically, probiotics are “good bacteria”. The body contains both good and bad bacteria. The [...]
Magnesium Is More Than Just A Mineral. Here's A Short Primer! Overall, the body contains 102 different minerals. This short primer discusses Magnesium, one of seven "Major" minerals your body needs to function efficiently. Many are trace minerals, but today we will learn a little more about Magnesium, the types of Magnesium and why it's important for your health. [...]
Using Macros & Building A Healthy Lifestyle If you’re into fitness on any level, you’ve no doubt heard of “Macros”. Macros can be the building blocks toward your good health. But a lack of these nutrients can also break your body down. So what DO you know about them and do you know how to use them for your benefit? [...]
What Is The Glycemic Index? Many articles about nutrition usually have something to say about the glycemic index. But what is this index? What is it so important to your nutritional puzzle? Let’s Define The Glycemic Index According to the University of Sydney, the Glycemic Index is a numerical rating of the amount of carbohydrates in different foods. This rating [...]
Do You Know What's In Your "Sparkling" Water? You pick up a refreshing "sparkling" water because you stopped drinking soda and miss the bubbles. But do you know what's in that "sparkling" water? According to Consumer Reports (CR), there's more in that bottle than meets the eye...or the label. CR's Report On What's In Your Sparkling Water The report, released [...]
The 2021 MissionFiT Nutrition Challenge Names Two Winners The winners of the 2021 Nutrition Challenge gained more than just prize money, too. They gained a better insight into personal goal setting and planning and reaching those goals. Remember The Nutrition Challenge? A lot happens in a short space of time, so if you didn't participate or don't remember what the [...]
It’s In Health Journals And On Internet Boards. But What Is Gluten? Gluten Free or Gluten Full - it is a hot topic. Do you know what gluten is? Do you know what it does? Dr. Amy Myers, author and functional medicine physician, addresses these questions and many more concerning this topic. Continue reading or skip to the full article. [...]
"SUGAR!? I QUIT YOU" We've all said it...in different ways, to different people or habits: "I QUIT YOU!" But why is it so hard to say "I quit you" to sugar? Let's see what Dr. Lauryn Lax has to say about this timely topic. Dr. Lauryn is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Nutritionist, & Functional Medicine Practitioner. She is also [...]
MissionFiT's 2021 Nutrition Challenge Is Here! MissionFiT athletes get ready! The 2021 MissionFiT Nutrition Challenge is now open and waiting for anyone willing to put 2020's poor decisions on nutrition behind them. The Nutrition Challenge is a 4-week challenge focused on building sustainable fitness, nutrition and lifestyle habits that can be your foundation for taking control of your health year [...]
Best Vitamins and Minerals for Boosting the Immune System This week in classes we're learning about the immune system. The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, organs, and the substances they make helps the body fight viruses, infections and other diseases. This is a great time to kick up our nutrition a notch. Covid-19 is no joke [...]
