At 925, we recommend eating REAL food first as the simplest and best way to get your nutrition and health under control. From there, we begin to dial in the types of food and macro-nutrients needed to maintain a successful and healthy life. Only after these things are in control, or, if life circumstances make it difficult for you to reach your macro goals, do we suggest supplementation. As you progress, there are supplements to help you recover faster and provide you with performance boosts, but these are not nearly as effective without a solid foundation of proper nutrition.

NutritionCrystal JuarezOctober 23, 2019SupplementsComment

What is Intermittent Fasting?

Intermittent fasting. To determine whether it's a good option for your health goals, it's important to understand what it is and how it works. As a broad overview, intermittent fasting is taking periodic breaks from consuming most foods, gum, and beverages. The most common way to do intermittent fasting is with a 16 hr fasting window and an 8 hr eating window. A good example of this would be to fast from 8 pm through 12 pm the next day, and eat 2 meals between 12 pm and 8 pm.

NutritionCrystal JuarezOctober 16, 2019Healthy Foods, FastingComment

Snacking: Yes or No?

Is your stomach a stomach that growls, or one that bloats?

This post covers snacking and the role of the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) to provide insight into how to better support your digestive system.

NutritionCrystal JuarezOctober 9, 2019Healthy Living, Snacks, HealthyComment

Omega-3's Impact with Depression

If you (or someone you know) are struggling with depression or other mood disorders, it is advisable to take a high-quality omega-3 fish oil supplement containing both EPA and DHA.

NutritionCrystal JuarezOctober 2, 2019Supplements, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Omega-3Comment

What You Need To Know About Protein

Healthy proteins do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs. They are the building blocks of our body so it’s important that they be healthy so we can build strong tissues and organs that are resistant to disease. The healthiest proteins will be as close to their original form as possible. The least processed, the better!

NutritionCrystal JuarezSeptember 25, 2019Healthy Foods, Healthy Living, Protein, Pasture-Raised, Organic, Grass-Fed, Low-Toxicity, CollagenComment

What Are The Best Fats?

Fats play an important role in the body so it's important to distinguish between the best fats and the fats to avoid.

NutritionCrystal JuarezSeptember 18, 2019Healthy Foods, Healthy Living, Food, Healthy Fats, Nutrition, Cholesterol, Omega-3s, Nutritious FatsComment

Everything You Need to Know About Carbs

Many times people may cut out carbohydrates or go very low carb to lose weight. However, carbs serve an important role in helping us to digest fats and proteins. And, if we’re eating high-quality carbs, their fiber and water content will satiate us much more than highly processed, unhealthy carbs.

NutritionCrystal JuarezSeptember 11, 2019Healthy Foods, Healthy LivingComment

5 Strategies for Unhealthy Cravings

At the end of a long day, when our decision-making is at its worst...that is when the cravings can hit hardest. So what do you do when you're craving donuts, chocolate, junk food, or something else that's not part of a long-term healthy lifestyle? Read on for a few strategies.

NutritionCrystal JuarezAugust 28, 2019Cravings, Healthy Living, Health, Healthy FoodsComment