Meal Planner
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Garrison Body Food
Database & Meal Planner
You may search for individual food items, or an entire category. When you see results from your search, you may select any, or all, to create a meal plan. This allows you to review the nutritional label and know the calories, protein and any other information you wish about that food item. (e.g. chicken; tuna; ahi; kale; beef; pork; etc.)
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- Written by: Thomas Garrison
- Category: Nutrition
Become a Member Today!
You are in the correct place to get help with all your goals for healthy living and exercise!
Garrison Body is the first membership site to offer everything you will find here. Many sites offer generic information or provide information that is, well, of no value!
Here at Garrison Body you will learn basics in exercise and nutrition as well as the correct progression with either exercise or your diet. You didn't learn your job in a day, or a week. It took a lot of questions, answers and experience before you were able to be as good at your job as you are today. The same is true for diet and exercise.
When you started your job, there was no "EASY" pill you could take, or instructions that were so simple a monkey could understand how to do the job. When it comes to health and nutrition, it's like going to a country that speaks a language nobody knows. How in the world are you supposed to figure out all the false information compared to the correct information? If you knew that you wouldn't be here!
Why Join?
Good question. Because "you" care about you!
Members Get:
- 1-on-1 time with Thomas Garrison
- Answers to your questions with facts.
- Simple information that's easy to understand.
- Individual Workout Programs - not some generic exercises that are popular.
- NO Diet programs! That's correct. You won't find diets here because - they DO NOT work!
- How to begin at the beginning if that is where you are.
- How to grow beyond whatever physical status you are in now.
- You'll learn how and why to train your heart - this is SO simple!
- Understand why age has nothing to do with getting into incredible shape. Anybody over 14 years old can work out.
- Take classes on baking bread as a professional baker, from start to finish.
- You'll have access to a proprietary baker's calculator.
- Use of a proprietary calorie calculator - not the simplified ones you've seen. This one works and is accurate.
- Learn how to prepare simple and nutritious meals.
- Learn where fat comes from and why. More importantly, how to get rid of it without losing muscle.
- Knowing the signs of dehydration. For seniors, this is incredibly important because most are dehydrated and don't know.
- Learn why you never should ask your doctor for exercise or nutritional advice.
- Learn how to workout "smart".
- Understand how to use correct weights on any exercise.
- Learn the proper progression when lifting weights - where to begin, and how to go to the "next" muscle group.
- Calculators for:
- Daily Protein Requirement - Why?
- Daily Calorie Requirements - Why?
- Maximum Heart Rate Calculator - Why?
- Food Nutritional Information - Why?
- DIY Professional Workout Program - Why?
- Baker's Percentages - for those who bake - Why?
- BMI Calculator - Why?
- Body Fat Chart - Why?
- Activity Chart - Why?
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- Category: Nutrition
Nutrition: Why It Matters More Than You Think in Bellingham
Table of Contents
Why Nutrition is the Fuel Your Body Needs
The Real Difference Between Good and "Whatever" Eating
Is Healthy Eating Too Expensive? Here’s the Truth
How You Can Start Cooking Simple, Delicious Meals Today
Ready to Fuel Your Body the Right Way?
Why Nutrition is the Fuel Your Body Needs
Think of your body like a car. What happens if you put the wrong fuel in your gas tank? The engine sputters, coughs, and eventually breaks down. Your body works the same way. Good nutrition is the premium fuel that keeps you running strong, healthy, and full of energy. In Bellingham’s active lifestyle, whether you’re hiking the Chuckanut Trails or biking through town, your body demands the right kind of fuel to keep up.
Poor nutrition leaves your body weak and vulnerable to illness. Good nutrition? It helps you stay vibrant, rarely sick, and ready to take on the day.
The Real Difference Between Good and "Whatever" Eating
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to thrive on fast food and processed snacks, while others struggle with fatigue, weight gain, or worse? It’s not magic—it’s nutrition.
Eating “whatever” might taste good, but it’s often loaded with man-made chemicals and empty calories. Over time, this “fuel” can raise bad cholesterol, strain your heart, and even weaken your muscles. Your brain? It suffers too, affecting focus and mood—something no Bellingham resident wants when balancing work, family, and outdoor adventures.
Remember the homeless people you see around? Malnutrition affects the brain, leading to confusion and instability. That’s a stark reminder of why what you eat matters.
Is Healthy Eating Too Expensive? Here’s the Truth (Real Example)
Many think eating healthy breaks the bank, but here’s a secret: It only seems expensive if you don’t know how to cook. Cooking at home, especially in a food-loving city like Bellingham with access to fresh local produce, saves you money and improves your health.
Imagine making your own bread—no bread machine needed—just a simple recipe and some patience. Or whipping up oatmeal with fresh bananas and cinnamon, a hearty breakfast that fills you up without fat or excess calories.
By cooking from scratch, you control what goes into your meals, save money compared to fast food, and enjoy flavors that store-bought simply can’t match.
How You Can Start Cooking Simple, Delicious Meals Today
If you’re new to cooking, start small. Melted cheese sandwiches on a griddle, oatmeal with fruit, or simple salads with fresh veggies from Bellingham’s farmers markets are easy, nutritious, and satisfying.
Garrison Body is launching Men Cook soon — a member area with recipes, cooking videos, and community meetings designed to empower you to cook better and save money.
Take a moment: Next time you’re tempted by a drive-through, write down the cost of that meal. Then visit a local grocery store and compare prices for the same ingredients. You’ll see you can cook multiple meals for the price of one fast-food order.
Ready to Fuel Your Body the Right Way?
Good nutrition isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Your body is built to thrive on wholesome food, especially here in Bellingham where life’s pace is vibrant and active.
Are you ready to take control of your health and feel the difference that real fuel makes? Explore healthy eating, learn to cook, and join a community that supports your journey.
What’s the first step you’ll take today toward better nutrition?
Testimonials:
“Since I started cooking at home using simple recipes, my energy levels have soared!” – Lisa M., Bellingham
“Men Cook helped me fall in love with healthy food again — no more fast food guilt.” – Greg T., Bellingham
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Healthy Food vs. Unhealthy Food
Food is sold in traditional grocery stores, bulk food warehouses, farmers markets and many other places. But how do you know healthy foods from unhealthy foods when you are somewhere that doesn't have labels, like in the farmers market?
Just because you are somewhere that you have fresh food from local farms doesn't mean it's "healthy".
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- Written by: Thomas Garrison
- Category: Nutrition