pillar 1: nourishment

all about protein

Food. Is. Foundation. Nutrition pioneer Ann Wigmore said it best: "The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison." 

One of my most important nutrition goals for my practice members is to get enough protein.

Protein provides the structure for bones, muscles, connective tissue, and hair. It also forms important chemical messengers such as neurotransmitters in the brain, hormones in the gut, and antibodies in the immune system. Enzymes, molecules that control every chemical reaction in the body, are made up of proteins. Eating enough protein also helps balance your blood sugar and keep you feeling satiated - you’re less likely to have energy crashes or sugar cravings if you’ve eaten enough protein!

For most people, I recommend eating 30 grams of protein three times per day. You may need more or less depending on your age, body composition, level of activity, or specific health conditions.

An easy way to start increasing your protein intake is to use protein powders. Be sure to read your labels, as some contain an unnecessary amount of sugar. Here’s a list of my favorite brands.