Nutrition
“Hey Coach Put Me In” – your food substitutes
The world of fitness and weight loss is often confusing, with contradictory information swirling about. I'm going to cut through the confusion and make things really simple for you. Below is a list of 5 foods that you should never eat. These foods will derail your fitness and weight loss efforts every... »
Fruit Loops or Cocoa Puffs?
Eating breakfast is a very important part of your nutritional plan. But I know it can be tricky to get it in, especially when you're hurrying off to work or school. Breakfast cereal can be a good option, but only if you pick a healthy kind. Here's the formula: when you... »
Pearland Personal Trainer shares the skinny on coffee
Drinking coffee is one of those habits or rituals where it's tough to find a real answer to whether or not it's good for you. Like most things, coffee has it's positives and negatives. Coffee can raise your BP, so if you have a history of high blood pressure or heart disease, it... »
Pearland Personal Trainer endorsed Post-Workout Meal
Here at Method Evolution we follow our basic guidelines / habits for total lifestyle and body transformation. Part of that is the description of what post-workout meals consist of. Post-workout meals are those meals that contain a moderate to high amount of carbohydrates (greater than 25% of total calories). We recommend eating these meals within 2-3 hours of your last... »
What are your food triggers?
All of us have food triggers. I'm talking about those times or situations that make you reach for the "Oreos" (insert unhealthy food of your choice!) If you have identified the triggers, it's easier to navigate them. For instance, you automatically eat when you sit in front of the TV. Or maybe... »
Question of the Day – Quick Tips on Eating Out
todays guest posting is from Jennifer Bradley, Method Evolution’s staff Nutritionist Q: What are some good tips for a healthy meal when eating out? A: Below are some top tips: Portion Control - Ask for a to-go box when you order and put half of your meal away as soon as you get it. Out... »
Fruit & Veggie Detox/Cleanse – Do they actually work?
Yes, I admit it. We all want to look and feel younger. Apart from exercise, one of the most effective ways to accomplish these goals while losing several pounds of unnecessary fat is to do a cleanse. But I need to warn you… There are a LOT of cleanses on the... »
Hungry at the Busy Office?
FRIDAY QUESTION OF THE DAY ANSWERED: Q: How can I eat health at work when I’m crunched for time? A: Make packing lunch a breeze with these tips from expert Amy Snider-Whitson of the Test Kitchen, Inc: Prepare your lunch while you are getting dinner ready. Chop up fresh veggies, make a sandwich or... »
Can Banana Bread be a “FREE” food?
FREE? well in the case we are about to share – ABSOLUTELY! Our staff nutritionist, Jennifer Bradley, wanted to share a great treat for the individual with allergies or intolerances. It is VERY sweet….Consider yourself warned. Banana Bread - Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Grain-Free Ingredients: 2 mashed, ripe bananas 4... »
What Protein Bar do you recommend?
Today our staff nutritionist, Jennifer, answers a question we hear weekly from our new clients as well as our newsletter followers… Q: What type of protein bar do you recommend? A: We recommend protein bars that contain visible ingredients. What we mean by this is that the whole almond is visible, or you can see an... »
