One of the toughest things to do when you’re finally feeling better after days of being bed-ridden from illness is to continue to rest. However, this could possibly be the most important thing you can do in order to fully recover. As adults, we tend to push ourselves too hard. When we get sick, we …
If you’ve been reading my blog/beamer posts, you’ve often seen me write about good nutrition. Sadly, nutrition is one of those things that’s often overlooked when seeking ways to boost immunity, reduce inflammation and improve health. I can’t stress enough how important good nutrition is when seeking to balance, restore and build your vitality. Here …
Nutrition & Supplementation When it comes to diet, I first want to emphasize that one size does NOT fit all. Foods that cause inflammation, leading to disease and increased pain, may not have the same effect on another. One of the neatest branches of nutrition in its infant stages is “Nutrigenomics,” which combines the study …
When someone refers to macronutrients, they are referring to the three components: proteins carbohydrates fats/oils Proteins (4 calories per gram) Proteins are made of amino acids, small units necessary for growth and tissue repair. Animal foods such as meat, fish, poultry, milk and eggs are rich in protein. Good plant sources of protein are beans, …
Breakfast Toss chopped banana into a bowl of whole grain cereal. Blend fresh or frozen berries with your favorite milk to make a fruit smoothie. Add a handful of spinach or kale for an extra boost! Add diced tomatoes, red peppers and baby spinach to an omelette. Lunch Add sliced tomatoes, cucumber, grated carrot and …
Reading labels can be confusing! Sometimes it’s difficult to understand what the label is telling us and what is important to look at. You don’t have to look at every little thing on a label, but there are a few things that are critical to take note of. 1. Look at the serving size and …
