Total Nutrition Technology

I have been so busy lately that I feel I have neglected the blog, so I wanted to let you all in on what I have been up to. In March, I joined with Total Nutrition Technology as the company's first Private Chef as well as a Health Educator.

I am so excited because this is my first opportunity to bridge my two passions for food and fitness! TNT's mission statement is to optimize your health by creating a realistic, affordable, and customized nutrition program that aids you in weight loss, health maintenace and/or sports performance! The greatest part is that TNT's nutrition programs create for you a healthy lifestyle change not simply a diet! Also, as you continue you will find that these programs are so awesome, but maybe you live far away, not to worry... we have online programs as well! If you have any questions or want to know more, e-mail me at kayla@tntgetfit.com!

~Specialty Programs~

TNT Weight Loss

View food as nourishment and energy for your body.

 To understand the nutrients your body needs, what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat

 throughout the day and why.

Create meals and snacks that not only taste good, but  are quick, easy, and healthy. We create food choices that work with your schedule, cooking abilities and family.

Learn how to read labels, eat out, attend social events, and travel ALL while maintaining a health eating style.

Incorporate an exercise routine that is effective and fun! 

TNT Wellness

Designed to eliminate the guesswork and address your specific nutritional and medical concerns.  We will help you improve your quality of life and reduce your risk factors for further health ailments.  There are numerous benefits to a healthy lifestyle.

• Overcome the challenges of food allergies and other health concerns
• Enhance mental health and overall physical fitness.
• Ensure that your body is getting and making use of all the nutrients it need
• Improve your energy, sleep, concentration, and overall sense of well-being.

TNT Pro

For all athletes or those training for special events.  Pre-qualification required.  

• Choose snacks/meals appropriate to fuel your workouts and events anda ssist with eating on the road 
  
• Custom design and alter your meal plan as intensity of your sport changes. TNT will provide you plans for both off-season & in-season training. 
•  Understand what type of fuel is best for your body and how much of each nutrient your body needs to perform at its peak.
• Pin point the timing of your meals and snacks based on your training. Specific for your schedule.   

TNT Moms

Our very own mommy-makeover. Each plan is custom-designed, whether you are pre-natal, pregnant, or post and ready to get back into your fighting shape.

• Plan and prepare meals and snacks ahead of time for when you are tired or rushed during the day. 
• Make sure you are getting all the nutrients your body needs as you prepare for pregnancy, as you progress through the trimesters and/or as you may decide to breast feed so that you and baby are getting everything you need.
• Combat various nutrition-related pregnancy issues such as food aversions, cravings, heartburn, gestational diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues.

TNT Silver

Our goal is to not only help add "years to your life" but more importantly "life to your years".

• Learn techniques for quick, low, or no-cook meal preparation for those who don’t like to cook or may be cooking for only one or two people. 
  
• Make sure all health-related nutrition concerns are considered in your meal plans (i.e. cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and other medical concerns).
• Incorporate physical activity and will take into consideration physical limitations.
• Understand how to navigate a grocery store, restaurant and label-reading to make food choices healthy and tasty.

TNT Youth

Specifically designed for our younger age group, 10-18 years old, we will help create healthy eating habits and lifestyles before unhealthy habits even start! 

• Accounts for activities for those already involved in sports and encourages activity in those who are not. 
  
• Teaches nutrition principles in easy-to-understand lesson plans that encourage your child or teen to take charge of their nutrition and really understand why good nutrition is important and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
  
• Teaches skills such as making good choices when eating out (such as the cafeteria, restaurants and friends houses) and label reading.

~Additional Services~

• Metabolic Testing

The professionals at TNT can accurately and quickly measure your resting metabolic rate (RMR). Resting metabolic rate represents the number of calories your body burns to maintain vital body functions such as heart rate, brain function, and breathing. This accounts for approximately 75% of total metabolism. The remainder of your metabolism (or the calories you require in any given day) includes daily activity (occupational & lifestyle) and energy spent exercising.

• Corporate Programs

“Companies that have implemented high-performing corporate wellness programs have annual healthcare costs that are $1,800 less per employee than organizations without such programs…In a company that employs 10,000 people, this translates to an annual cost savings of $18 million.” This service can be done online or on-site. We will customize it to your specific needs!

• Healthy Cooking Demos

Take-Home-Chef is now more than just a show for the selected; the opportunity is here to have a local Johnson & Wales chef come to your kitchen! The possibilities are endless when you have all the knowledge of food and can bridge it to meet the customized program TNT has designed for you! No more same, boring health food! You now can have healthy food that will taste fabulous and have everyone wondering where you learned your improved cooking techniques, reduced your prep time, improved your cuts, and discovered the new found art of food! You'll look forward to your next meal!

• Pantry Makeovers

Although we teach you how to do this during your weekly coaching sessions, we have found that the "hands on" approach in your own home makes all the difference in the world. Invite us into your home and let us get you organized. Imagine how much easier and more enjoyable cooking and food prep can be once you have your kitchen and pantry set up for success. Yes, there is a technique to this and yes, it does work. It is something you and your whole family will benefit from.   

• Group Workshops

Our specialty is providing one-on-one coaching sessions. We believe in providing every individual with personal attention. However, there are also benefits of a group sessions, such as learning from and relating to other clients' experiences. This is a fabulous way to build a larger support system, in addition to your TNT Health Educator.

• Community Presentations

Do you work for a corporation or belong to a community group that is in need of a presenter? Team TNT is available. We provide an array of topics covering heart health, weight loss, sports performance, and more.

We also have a line of supplements! Check us out at tntgetfit.com! Use my discount code and receive 10% off your purchase! You can also follow us on Twitter as well as Facebook!

Love Me Some EVOO!

    Hey my friends! It's been too long! I wanted to share what is on my mind this Friday which is a few recipes that Extra Virgin Olive Oil takes all the credit for making so perfecto! So, you probably here about olive oil and its benefits on the food network or other cooking shows. Truth is olive oil is so great for you! In fact, I rarely ever buy butter anymore unless I am baking. I have come to substitute olive oil for everything, and I want to share a few recipes with you on how I do that!

Cooking With EVOO

It's not very helpful to us if we are using EVOO in cooking, but not using it properly to receive all the nutrients! To make sure we are getting all those great polyphenols everyone speaks of we must heat it to only about 400 degrees that is a pretty low smoke point for sauteing... Once we go over our smoke point, we no longer have all the benefits of EVOO in our food!  So, keep the sauteing and cooking on medium.

Too Much Of Anything Isn't Good For You

Just like drinking red wine, there is a limit. Olive oil is a really healthy fat that helps with your skin, heart, and just easy on the gi tract; however, a little goes along way. If you typically have a hard time with portion control, note this: Fat should consist of 30% of your daily intake. Also, if you tend to pour oil heavy in the pan then try a aerosol can especially designed for oils to be spritzed on your food! I know Harris Teeter and most specialty grocery stores carry them for about $20. Great kitchen investment!

~Recipes Using EVOO~

Herb Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This is a great way to get creative for those especially weary of trying the greenish yellow liquid that is not butter. So, if you swear up and down you don't like EVOO, I promise you, you just haven't found how you like it! This is a great way to bring extra to flavor to traditional EVOO.

Basic Vinaigrette

This takes 10 minutes! I absolutely rather eat a bare salad then put some of the junk that people call salad dressing! There is sooo many calories and chemicals in salad dressings, even the ones that have less this and more good stuff. Nothing beats a homemade vinaigrette! So, once you get this basic vin down, you will be adding shallots and red wine vin or lemon juice and poppyseeds.... make it your own! There are so many wonderful combos for a great homemade salad dressing!

Garlic-Herb Marinated Olives

This a quick recipe that will have your party guests thinking you are so sophisticated... well, you may be but this recipe is so simple! Add some pita chips and its an appetizer! Or what I love to do is hit up the Harris Teeter Olive Bar if you have no time and add some fresh mozzarella with it and its a great snack!!

I hope you enjoyed these tip and recipes on what to do with your bottle of olive oil! If create some yum vinaigrette we can feature it on the blog!