Fasting is one of the most popular health and fitness trends that is traveling around the world. People are trying to lose weight, improve their health, and change their lifestyle. There are some studies out there that do show fasting can improve some functions of the body. Fasting does not have a restriction on what people are eating just when … Read More
Inflammation, Friend or Foe? It’s Both!
Inflammation is our body’s natural response to injury or illness. When our body senses that there is something wrong, it’s first response is to try and fix the problem. This acute inflammation of the body is a completely normal reaction to any threat, our body senses the problem and sends more blood to the area, this increase in blood flow … Read More
Physical Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation is known worldwide as a relaxation method. Many religions practice meditation, in fact, Buddhism is founded on meditation. The effects of mediation have shown to be uplifting and are said to make people calm, and many use meditation as a way of life because of these factors. Recently, Universities have studied the effects of meditation and have proven that … Read More
The Mighty Lupini Bean
It’s Christmas morning, and I am going through my stocking and one of the things that I pull out is this little bag that says BRAMI on it. There was a funny drawing of a bean dressed up like a Roman soldier and the words “The Roman Supersnack”, this was looking very interesting. Being a nutritionist, I am always excited … Read More
Tim’s Healthy Onion Dip
My Healthy Onion Dip is one of my favorite party foods! Bringing this dip to any gathering is a great way to keep your nutrition on track and still feel like you are indulging. Makes about 3 cups Ingredients: 1/8 Cup olive oil (I use light because it has a lighter flavor, it is not lower in calories) 4 Medium yellow onions, … Read More
Beginners Guide to the Glycemic Index
The glycemic index ranks the effects of carbohydrates on blood glucose levels. Now that may seem a bit confusing, so lets break it down a little easier. Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches, and fibers found in foods. They provide fuel for the nervous system and energy for working muscles. Blood glucose levels are just blood sugar levels, which is the … Read More
Tips for Summer Six Pack Abs
Summer is coming, and what better way to prepare than getting rock-hard abs? Everyone hits the gym in the last few months before summer trying to get that summer body, but few actually accomplish that. Lucky for you, I have the secrets to achieving summer six pack abs that will give you confidence on the beach or at the pool. … Read More
Anti Inflammatory Super Shot
We are taking anti inflammatory to the next level with these two super drinks! You may have heard about anti inflammatory super foods like turmeric and ginger, and how great they are at reducing inflammation, but what is the best way to add it into your daily intake? Well, most of the time I hear capsules as the answer, companies … Read More
Processed Food
Becoming healthy means eating fresh, non-processed foods, but what exactly is a non-processed food? By definition, processed means to perform a series of mechanical or chemical operations on (something) in order to change or preserve it. In other words, processed food undergoes a change in formation, altering its entire design, causing it to deviate from is natural form. While being … Read More