Nutrition | Montgomery FitLife

As a Certified Functional Nutrition Expert, food is very important to me. Not just food as a broad term, but food as fuel. Eating to help protect and heal my body and not hurt it.

In 2019, a Harvard study found that "88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy, causing conditions that impact the quality of their lives". I am passionate about sharing the information I learn with others to help create a healthier world. We need it now more than ever before!

I hope you find this information helpful. It's time to take back your life and truly live by allowing food to fuel and heal you, not hurt you.

Creatine: The Most Researched Supplement You’re Probably Not Taking

You’re working out, eating well, and doing what you can to live a full, healthy life, but what if there was one simple supplement that could help boost your power, build more strength, and even support your brain? That’s creatine! Let’s talk about why I love it. Creatine is one of the most studied and safest supplements in the fitness world, yet so many people either overlook it or don’t fully understand what it does. In this post, I’m breaking down what it is, how it works,

Bethany Montgomery

3 days ago3 min read

Decoding Nutrition Labels: A Simple Guide to Smarter Food Choices

When you walk through the grocery store, the shelves are packed with colorful packaging making big promises: “low fat,” “high protein,” “heart healthy.” But the real truth about what you’re eating is in the fine print, the nutrition label. Learning how to read these labels is one of the most powerful tools you can use to make informed food choices and reach your health goals. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you decode nutrition labels like a pro. 1. Start with the Serving

Bethany Montgomery

Nov 13 min read

Macros 101: The Basics You Actually Need to Know

When people talk about “counting macros,” they’re talking about the nutrients that give us energy: carbs, protein, and fat. Each one...

Bethany Montgomery

Sep 133 min read

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Resources

Printouts

These printouts were created to help with your health journey.

Scorecards

Learn more about what's in your meat, dairy, eggs, and more!

Food Chemicals

There are tons of chemicals and toxins in our foods. EWG has put together a list of the most common items on their site. Clcik to learn more about these chemicals.

Dirty Dozen

Learn which items are most contaminated with pesticides. It's best to buy organic when purchasing these items.

Clean Water

Check your local tap water to learn more about possible contamination.

Ingredients to Avoid

There are tons of additives in our food. Food Babe has put together an extremely concise list of these additives and why you should avoid them.

Skin Deep

Learn what's in your personal care products.

Microplastics

Not only an environmental concern, but studies have shown it causes oxidative damage, DNA damage, and has known cancer risks. Search the site today!

Yuka App

Yuka deciphers product labels and analyzes the health impact of food products and cosmetics.

Food Scores

Learn more about what's in your food.

PFA-Free

Forever chemicals that pose a risk to the environment and your health. Check out these products that pledge no PFAs.