Health and Nutrition

I’m almost 10 weeks into my Integrative Nutrition studies and one of the most interesting points of thought for me have been regarding the power of raw and vegan foods. While many of the most popular diets contradict each other, the studies behind the powers of raw unpasteurized vegetables are unrivaled. I will never put [...]

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Favorite New Products

March 21, 2013 · 3 comments

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Are you a fan of YouTube favorites videos? A favorites video is a showcase of products, typically beauty or fashion related, that YouTubers discovered, fell in love with or have been using regularly that month. It is usually posted a week after the month ends, so a March favorites video would come out in early [...]

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Breakfast is my favorite meal because it’s easy to make it clean, healthy and filling. When I travel, I actually bring my breakfast with me because it’s one of my routines that I need to continue no matter where I am. Here are my top three breakfast ideas/recipes. I’ve been using almond milk since I [...]

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Going to a Superbowl party this weekend and need to bring a dish? Try one of these healthy Super Bowl recipes that are sure to be easy to make and a party favorite that no one will think is actually good for them! Low Carb Maryland Crab Cakes : Only 62 calories per cake! Skinny Buffalo Chicken [...]

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Prior to becoming a personal trainer, I thought consuming post-workout smoothies were for body builders. Always trying to lose the last 5 lbs, I didn’t get why I would drink back the calories that I just burned during my workout. After finally losing those stubborn pounds, I am adamant about my recovery shakes. Those push [...]

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Health Trends for 2013

December 27, 2012 · 4 comments

The week before the New Year, everyone loves to predict the top trends for 2013. The fitness and health industry is fun for me to watch. The Today Show featured a short (and odd) list this morning with one of my favorite TV dietitians, Joy Bauer. Here are her four picks for 2013 health trends [...]

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I’m excited to share with you guys that in January I am starting classes with the Institution of Integrated Nutrition (IIN). I signed up on Black Friday after talking with Brittany (Eating Bird Food), Kendall (On an Inhale), and Rebekah, the owner of The Ripe Stuff.  All are graduates of the program. After announcing on [...]

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Earlier this week, Candice Swanepoel caused a bit of a controversy showing off her boney hips in an Instagram picture a few days before the Victoria’s Secret 2012 Fashion Show. In the past, anorexia rumors have been rumored but she has denied claims. Fans instantly defended the 6-year veteran Angel against critics who said she [...]

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Happy Halloween! If you are like me, you love candy. I’ve been hearing a lot about this new company called UnReal, which is actually is based out of Boston. They make non-chemical versions of your favorite candy bars like the Milky Way and Peanut M&M’s. This weekend I was listening to Jillian Michaels’ podcast and [...]

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