Food And Nutrition | The GoodLife Fitness Blog

Dieting may be beneficial to your waistline, but there’s a lot more involved with your nutrition goals and it goes beyond making choices about what and what not to eat

1 min read

May 21

Fuel

With a pear salsa

Food Face-Off – Fresh vs. frozen vegetables

Which is better? The answer might surprise you...

Fermented green tea kombucha

For better gut health

Just how much protein can your muscles process at a time?

Don't overdo it with your post workout meal or shake, protein synthesis has limitations

What makes a great post workout meal? Consider this:

Classic comfort foods made healthy – Mac and cheese

So cheesy, so delicious

One pan halibut dinner

High in magnesium, B12 and omega-3 fatty acids, this is a delicious meal for two with optimal health benefits

Classic comfort foods made healthy – Chicken wings

A healthier version of chicken wings that are just as saucy

Late night snack? Yes, think cottage cheese!

Check out the ways to eat the versatile food

Food Face-Off – The white potato vs. the sweet potato

Similar in calories, nutrient content and mineral profile – which one is better?

Why you need to try fermented foods

They're beneficial to your overall health

The ultimate grilled cheese

The perfect sandwich

Superfood strawberry jam

Perfect to top off your toast

You have to try this ethnic cuisine

Think outside the box the next time you order your go-to pizza or Chinese food

Meatballs in tomato sauce

Comfort food at its finest

Green recharge smoothie

With matcha green tea powder

The $100 grocery haul – gluten-free edition

Create a week's worth of recipes that are not only nutritious but delicious as well – all gluten free, of course

Stop ordering egg whites!

The yolk has plenty of health benefits

The worst foods to eat before a workout

Don't make these meal choices ahead of your workout

The best and worst foods to eat while flying

Here's what you should and shouldn't eat on the plane

The truth about sugar

Sugar affects more than just your waistline

Dijon beef stew on rice

Shake things up with this unique take on a traditional beef stew

Sweet peas for your sweetheart

The $100 grocery haul – dairy free edition

A weekly meal plan with 21 delicious, dairy-free meals for under $100

How to maintain a heart-healthy diet

No matter your age, gender or health status, it's beneficial to maintain a heart-healthy diet

You may have been led to believe fat is bad for you but the truth is your body needs it to function optimally

Stop emotional eating

Manage your stress without junk food

How to make the perfect sandwich

Plus, three delicious sandwich combos to try

What you should and shouldn't eat at a salad bar

A list of the best and worst options to choose

Is dark chocolate healthy?

Does this candy both satisfy your sweet tooth and offer health benefits?

The 5 worst foods for appetite control

Watch out for these foods! They may seem filling but you'll likely be hungry soon after

Oven baked spaghetti bolognese

Sure to satisfy any pasta craving

Salad hacks-plus 4 delicious recipes

Everything you need to know to make the perfect salad

Cranberry almond granola bars

Make your own

5 rules for 'cheat meal' success

When you're focusing on healthy eating, consistency is key

Loaded breakfast skillet

A satisfying breakfast option that only uses one pan

How much protein should women consume?

This is how much protein women really need

The $100 grocery haul-weight loss edition

Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive

Indulging over the holidays? What you need to know

Minimizing the calories you consume from alcoholic beverages alone can save you some of the typical weight gain generally experienced this time of year

Potato, leek and bacon soup

Try this easy to make creamy comfort soup

Get ready to fiesta