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Should every food I eat pass the test?

Should every food you eat pass The Test?

(Refresher: The Test is 10g of protein per every 100 calories.)

Passing The Test simply means that a food item is a valid protein source. Passing The Test means that it’s going to easily allow you to hit protein in your diet.

In my opinion, the foundation of a good diet is lean meat, fruits, and vegetables.

So does every food in my diet need to pass The Test? No! You need other foods to satisfy the other macronutrient and micronutrients our bodies need to operate:

1️⃣ Fruits and vegetables – critical for fiber and very valuable micronutrient source. Fruits and veggies provide us with a multitude of vitamins and minerals.

2️⃣ Carbohydrates – carbs aren’t essential, but damn do they taste good, and they also enhance performance. Believe it or not, if your body didn’t have any sugar, you’d be dead. They are the most optimal source of fuel and the only way to get fiber in your diet is by incorporating carbohydrates. Fiber is so incredible for your health, the more I learn about fiber, the more I understand how powerful this nutrient is.

3️⃣ Fats – we absolutely need fats in our diet. Both PUFAs and MUFAs (poly-unsaturated and mono-unsaturated fatty acids) are critical for heart health. Saturated fat sources (~10% of our daily calorie intake) are also important to help regulate our hormones.

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Tatum Sharp

Director of Social Media

"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it."
- Amanda Gorman

Tatum is the mastermind behind Jacob Zemer’s social media. Every post you come across has its journey through her creative touch. From crafting compelling content and refining videos and reels to composing captivating captions, overseeing videographers, and meticulously planning release schedules – she’s constantly immersed in curating the Jacob Zemer content that captivates our audience!

Away from the digital buzz of social media, Tatum enjoys taking the stage, wielding her bass in her hardcore band, Volition, and indulges her passion for all things horror by frequently cozying up with scary movies.

Specialities:

  • BS Exercise Science minor in Communications
  • EXOS Performance Specialist
  • ACE Group Fitness
  • Creative writing
  • Visual communication

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling