Looking for ways to boost your immune system during cold and flu season? Tip: 70% of your immune system is in your gut! The wise saying “you are what you eat” is testimony to the importance of our digestive tract, and there is plenty of information available to learn about the amazing role our guts …
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Will it matter that much if I drink? The question of drinking alcohol or not comes up a lot, and many of my clients wonder if alcohol should be totally off limits. In this video, I discuss why the answer depends on what you’re drinking, how much, and what you’re mixing it with, to help …
I had a very sad experience recently that reminded me of the power and importance of being a positive role model. A 6 year old told me she needed to get skinny! Yes, a 6 year old little girl!! After I told her she is beautiful and perfect the way she is and does not …
Have you considered what your sweat rate is, and how it can easily cause dehydration? You don’t have to stand outside long to know that summer is in full-swing. It’s this time of year that I ask myself why I even bother showering. I sweat just standing out there! Unfortunately, we can’t stop the sweating. …
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This blog shares how you can have a realistic approach to eating healthy on vacation, without depriving yourself. Figuring out exactly how I was going to write this blog was quite the challenge, to say the least. The day before I left for my epic Philly/NYC vacation (which was absolutely fantastic, by the way), I …
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Elite Nutrition and Performance is the fifth job I have worked during my 21 years on this earth. That being said, it is the first job that I have ever felt truly passionate about, the first job that I didn’t dread showing up to, and the first job in which my commutes to work did …
This guest post by Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern shares how she overcomes sugar cravings, plus her recipe for Banana-Nut Cookies. Confession time. I am a soon-to-be Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as an aspiring registered dietitian. So, naturally, I do my best to eat right and stay fit. That being said, …
You’ll love this easy recipe for delicious gluten-free veggie quiche for a healthy and quick meal. Picture this: it’s another crazy weekday morning. After snoozing your alarm three times, you roll out of bed and embark on yet another attempt to make yourself look semi-presentable, even though you are absolutely exhausted and are already thinking …
Why is exercise and physical activity considered the top medicine for diabetes management? In this guest blog, learn about the power of exercise for reducing the impact of diabetes. Although everyone can benefit from physical activity, individuals with diabetes can significantly improve their overall health by exercising regularly. Studies have shown that exercise can actually …
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Do you know the benefits of coconut oil? Learn why it should be in your diet. What’s all the hype about coconut oil? Why are people cooking with it? Isn’t it high in saturated fat? Doesn’t saturated fat cause heart disease? These are all great questions! I’m hoping to answer all of these questions while …
