Why Cooking Spray Says “0 Calories” Cooking sprays are one of the most commonly used tools in modern kitchens. They help: Prevent food from stickingReduce how much oil is used when cookingControl portion sizes more easily But many people are confused when they see avocado oil spray labeled as 0 calories and 0 grams of […]

AI Food Tracking Apps Won’t Fix Your Diet. Here’s Why. Artificial intelligence is moving quickly into the nutrition space. Recently, MyFitnessPal announced it is acquiring the rapidly growing food tracking app Cal AI, a camera-based tracking platform designed to make logging meals as easy as taking a photo. “My Fitness Pal is buying fast-growing Cal

Before Adding More Cardio, Fix Your Nutrition: A Smarter Approach for Adults in Tigard, OR “I’m already working out. Should I just add more cardio?” We hear this constantly. Recently, we worked with a client who: Strength trains 3x per week Walks 10,000 steps daily Stays generally active Her trainer suggested adding more cardio. On

Nutrition for Busy Parents & Professionals in Tigard, Oregon: Simple Habits That Last If you’re a busy parent or driven professional, there’s a good chance your own health has slowly slipped to the bottom of the priority list. For parents, mornings start early. Workdays are full. Evenings are spent getting kids fed, homework done, and

Stop Starting Over: Building Nutrition Habits That Actually Last One of the most common things we hear from people starting nutrition coaching is this: “I just want something I can stick with.” Not a reset.Not another clean slate.Not another round of starting over on Monday. Just something that works in real life. When Food Controls

What Food Adds 33 Minutes to Your Life? Science Backed Nutrition for Longevity APEX PWR | Lessons in Longevity By The APEX Team | Tigard, Oregon | Serving Portland, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, West Linn & Hillsboro | Updated June 2026 Key Takeaways The “minutes of life” idea comes from a real study: a 2021

Why Most New Year’s Nutrition Resolutions Don’t Last (and What Actually Works) Every January, the same thing happens. People feel motivated, hopeful, and ready to “get back on track.” In fact, research shows that roughly 40–45% of U.S. adults make a New Year’s resolution, and goals related to health, weight loss, and eating better consistently

Which Nutrition Drink Is Best for Adults? A Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Option Nutrition drinks are no longer just for athletes or meal replacement programs. For many adults, the right nutrition drink can support energy, muscle health, digestion, recovery, and overall wellness. However, not all nutrition drinks serve the same purpose, and choosing

Why Immunity Drops in Winter Our nutritionist, Jennie Carolan, Masters in Food Science & Nutrition, recently shared a guide to the winter season for those in the 12 Week Nutrition Challenge. She always packs powerful and insightful information into each week, so we wanted to share this one with everyone so you can thrive this

The Calorie Economy: How Your Body “Spends” Energy Like Money  (Inspired by content from @bt.healthcoach and Jennie Carolan) Ever wonder what really happens after you eat? Imagine every calorie as a dollar entering your body’s economy. That’s the concept behind a viral explanation of metabolism, a creative look at how your body “spends,” “saves,” and