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How Many Carbs Do You Really Need?
This is a very loaded question — and truthfully, there’s no straightforward answer. But here’s something to anchor on: among the three macronutrients — proteins, carbohydrates, and fats — only two are labelled essential. We have essential amino acids (from proteins) and essential fatty acids (from fats). There is no such thing as an essential carbohydrate . That’s because your body has the remarkable ability to make glucose — the end product of all carbohydrate digestion

Michelle Shyam
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Visceral vs Subcutaneous Fat: What Every Man Needs to Know
Not all body fat is created equal. In fact, there are two main types— visceral fat and subcutaneous fat —and they behave very...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 22, 20255 min read


How to Outsmart a Weight Loss Plateau
You’re doing everything “right.” Eating clean, working out, staying consistent — and then one day the scale just… stops moving. No matter...

Michelle Shyam
Sep 1, 20254 min read


How To Control Portions When Eating Out?
One thing I’ve learned over the years coaching my clients is that achieving your weight loss goal is only half the story—the real magic...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Protein Picks For Managing Insulin Response
When we think of managing insulin levels, carbohydrates often take center stage. However, not all protein foods affect your insulin...

Michelle Shyam
Jul 28, 20255 min read


8 Silent Saboteurs
Have you ever wondered, why aren't the results showing? You show up. You sweat. You try to eat clean. But still the expected results are...

Michelle Shyam
Jul 14, 20253 min read


What Is Carb Cycling?
Carbs: friend or foe? What if you didn’t have to choose? Welcome to carb cycling —the smarter, more flexible approach to fueling your...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 23, 20257 min read


Why Fat Loss Feels Hard
As a coach who's worked with hundreds of clients across age groups, goals, and lifestyles; let me say this upfront: There is no single...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 16, 20255 min read


The Law of Diminishing Returns
Are You Doing More … But Getting Less ? Here’s Why: Ever started something—like a new diet, workout routine, or fasting plan—and seen...

Michelle Shyam
Jun 2, 20255 min read


The Science Of Satiety
When we think about losing weight through dieting or cutting calories, one of the biggest challenges we face is feeling full and...

Michelle Shyam
May 19, 20256 min read


4 Nutrients You Shouldn't Ignore
Nutrition is more than just calories—it's about feeding your body the right components that support everything from brain function to...

Michelle Shyam
Apr 14, 20255 min read


Are You Getting Enough Fibre?
For women the recommended dietary guideline is 25g of fibre daily , and for men its 38g daily —beneficial for gut health, stable...

Michelle Shyam
Mar 31, 20253 min read


The Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Belly
Did you know your belly can tell you a lot about your health status? If your waist circumference is more than half your height, you have...

Michelle Shyam
Mar 17, 20256 min read


Perimenopause 101 | Part 3
Estrogen dominance in the context of perimenopause refers to a hormonal imbalance where the levels of estrogen, a female sex hormone, are...

Michelle Shyam
Aug 26, 20235 min read
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