Category: IsaFYI – US

If you’re a seasoned vet when it comes to working out, you might be familiar with the four letters B-C-A-A. But, if you’re just starting out and wondering what the heck they are, then hold on tight, because your workout is about to get rocked! What Are BCAAs? Branched-chain amino acids are a group of… Continue reading 3 Reasons You Need To Add BCAAs to Your Workout

Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee each day. That’s a lot. But unfortunately, most people will take whatever preground stuff they bought at the store, dump it into an old drip coffee machine, press a button, and call it a cup of coffee. You can do better. Even if you don’t grind your own… Continue reading 5 Ways To Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee

Have you ever felt low on energy, drained, or exhausted, yet unable to find an energy drink that fits you? That’s because the selection of energy “solutions” on the market today wasn’t designed for you. These drinks typically don’t contain adaptogens, antioxidants, or vitamins from fruits and veggies. You’re not an adrenaline junkie who wants… Continue reading The Problem With Traditional Energy Drinks

No one ever told me how much I’d worry when I became a parent. Thinking back, the worrying started the second I found out I was pregnant. I worried if the baby was healthy, if she was developing appropriately, and if I was drinking enough water. That worry carried on for nine months and when… Continue reading The Secret To Giving Your Kids More Protein

Taking care of kids is a full-time job. It’s safe to say all caretakers (moms, dads, grandparents, teachers, etc.) know this. But, feeding them and making sure they get the nutrition they need to thrive and grow every day can be a daunting challenge all on its own. Research has shown that 27% of children’s… Continue reading 4 Ways To Empower Your Kids at Snacktime

There’s a surge in the popularity of plant-based foods, and a new diet is emerging: flexitarian. A flexitarian hovers somewhere between following a vegetarian and conventional diet, always searching for new ways to introduce more plant-based foods into their routine. According to one Nielsen study, 98% of people who purchased a plant-based meat alternative also… Continue reading 5 Easy Ways To Eat Like a Flexitarian

Not only is September a great time to soak up the gorgeous fall weather, enjoy the changing leaves, and sip bottomless pumpkin spice lattes, but it’s also the perfect time to get your cholesterol checked because it’s National Cholesterol Education Month. Whether you’ve got great HDL or not–so–great LDL — or maybe you don’t even know what either… Continue reading Control Your Cholesterol With 3 Simple Steps

Think you don’t need a boost in your protein consumption? Think again.    It’s so easy to take for granted all the amazing things our bodies do for us on a daily basis. You may not realize the importance of your body until you’re sick or injured. One process you probably don’t think about is muscle… Continue reading The Beauty of Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS)

… and other lies we tell ourselves about supplements, our weight loss journey, and change. You haven’t completed your weight loss journey, right? You feel like you still have some weight to release before you’re ready to work out, get into a gym, begin an exercise regimen, or start a new routine. And let me… Continue reading ‘I’m Not Ready To Work Out‘

Plant-based diets are in, and many people are going meatless for a myriad of reasons. Some are turning to plants because of ethical concerns, while others are experimenting with the health benefits of adding more plant-based foods to their diet. But, no matter the reason, there’s never been a better time to have a plant-based… Continue reading Plant-Based Diet: What To Eat, How To Get Protein, And Why You Should Try It