I have seen conflicting info on oats and I wanted to ask - are they good for you? If so, what is the best type of oat?

TAKING ACTION: ✅ Let’s have some fun today! Show me those guns in the comments below! 💪 “Focus on building muscle; every pound of muscle you gain is a calorie-burning powerhouse.” ~Unknown Muscle mass is a critical factor when it comes to improving your metabolism. As the quote mentions above, every pound of muscle you gain is a calorie-burning powerhouse. In short, building more muscle helps you burn more fat (which is a direct reflection of your metabolism). 💯 The goal is to burn fat, build muscle, nurture your metabolism, and improve your overall health…not to deprive you and/or make you the smallest version of yourself. 💯

TAKING ACTION: ✅ On a scale of 1-10 (with 1 being “low activity” and 10 being “high activity”), where do you think your NEAT falls on average? So far, we’ve learned more about what metabolism is responsible for and how your nutritional, fitness, and rest/sleeping habits affect it. Since there are only certain things we can control when it comes to our metabolisms, it makes sense that we should lean into nurturing those things. Another thing you can do for better metabolic health is simply to move your body more. Compared to our ancestors, our lives are highly sedentary. Even many consistent gym-goers have sedentary jobs where much of their movement is confined to a 30-minute sweat sesh. While planned workouts are great, the other 23.5 hours of the day affect the health of your metabolism even more. 💯 In short, you gotta move more throughout the day. 🚶‍♀️ You’ve probably heard of NEAT before (non-exercise activity thermogenesis). NEAT is the energy you expend or use while completing all of your daily activities other than planned exercise. Some different forms of NEAT are: 🚶‍♀️ Taking the stairs or parking farther away. 🚶‍♀️ Playing with your kids. 🚶‍♀️ Laundry, vacuuming, or any other chores that require movement. 🚶‍♀️ Walking the dog. 🚶‍♀️ Take brisk walks around your office during work breaks. NEAT activities are endless and don’t require much thought/decision-making. When it comes to improving your metabolic health, NEAT can be your best friend! 💯 Want to learn more about NEAT? Check out the optional reading below! ⬇️ What Is NEAT and How Does it Impact Your Training and Weight Loss Potential? | BarBend

TAKING ACTION: ✅ What processed food did you give up that you never thought you’d be able to? Share with us below! "Healthy eating is not about deprivation, it’s about nourishment." ~Unknown At some point, society bought into the lie that eating healthy meant you’re dieting—when in fact, healthy eating should be the norm for honoring and nourishing our bodies. Choosing healthy foods certainly can lead to fat loss; however, that’s simply a byproduct. As we mentioned earlier this week, healthy, whole-food nutrition is medicine for your body. It’s nourishment. On the other end of the conversation is the fact that studies prove that ultra-processed food has changed the way our bodies respond to food—and negatively impacts our metabolism. A quick Google search will provide plenty of information, but the website I’ve attached today will give you some insight into some of the worst ultra-processed foods and why they negatively impact your metabolism. ⬇️ 6 Worst Ultraprocessed Foods for the Metabolism, According to Experts To summarize, consuming mostly whole-food nutrition (as opposed to processed) is important if you want to support your metabolism—regardless of whether you’re in a deficit, in maintenance, or in a surplus. 💯

TAKING ACTION: ✅ Have you noticed a difference in the way you feel after incorporating more whole foods? What is one thing you’ve noticed? “While weight loss is important, what's more important is the quality of food you put in your body - food is information that quickly changes your metabolism and genes.” ~Mark Hyman, M.D. You know what day it is—it’s Recipe Tuesday! 🙌 As the quote above says, losing fat can be a healthy move for those whose health is threatened; however, the quality of your food is typically much more important than the amount of food. Why? Because food can be poison or it can be medicine—and if your food choices act like medicine to your body, you can see how it would positively affect your metabolic health and metabolism. This is the very reason we encourage a *mostly* whole-food diet in our platform—because the quality of your food matters. According to studies, “The quality of food significantly impacts metabolism beyond just the number of calories consumed. While total calorie intake and expenditure determine overall energy balance, the type, processing level, and nutrient composition of food influence how your body processes energy, burns calories, regulates hormones, stores fat, and maintains metabolic health.” On that note, let’s get to what we’ve all been waiting for today—a healthy, high-quality breakfast recipe below! Dairy-free and low-carb = win/win! 🎉 Dairy-Free Breakfast Egg Casserole (Mexican Flavors) - Clean Eating Kitchen