In today’s discussion, Nancy reviews fats and oils and finishes up with some delicious guac and tacos! https://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/regional-economist/third-quarter-2018/soybeans-crop-trade-tussleRead more

In today’s discussion, Nancy reviews caffeine, water, alcohol and finishes up with some delicious alternative drinks Healthiest Protein Shakehttps://cleancuisine.com/protein-shake-recipes/ Tumeric Orange Detox Smoothie or Popsiclehttps://cleancuisine.com/detox-smoothie/ Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chai Golden Lattehttps://cleancuisine.com/golden-latte/ Camu Camu Smoothiehttps://thymeandpresence.com/2018/04/04/camu-camu-smoothie-the-superfood-with-more-vitamin-c-than-an-orange/Read more

Include a variety of superfoods in your daily meals. While no single food can give us everything we need, a variety of excellent foods from all food groups establishes the healthy eating pattern called for in the 2015-2020 US Dietary Guidelines (Harvard Health, 2018). Try to mix in superfoods every day. Examples are: spices like turmeric ginger and cinnamon, berries like elderberry and blueberry, cruciferous vegetables, seafood, leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, whole grains and tomatoes. Get outside in the sunshine if possible every day for 15 minutes. The weather is great right now! Eat lunch outside, throw a tennis ball to your dog, shoot hoops with the kids, ride a bike or just sit on a lawn chair and relax. Practice some kind of yoga or meditation at least once/week. Assessing the present moment on a regular basis is one of the best ways to stop a cycle of...Read more

Exercise and excellent nutrition are powerful tools at your disposal to help you strengthen your immune system and keep stress hormones in check. You’ve probably seen information on social media about our nutrition program and the benefits of doing one-on-one nutrition coaching. Whether virtual or in person, one-on-one nutrition coaching, can keep you on track and focused even when obstacles appear to be mounting in front of you. Whatever your WHY… HOW can you get the most out of your one-on-one nutrition coaching experience? As you contemplate getting started with nutrition coaching, here’s a list of the top 7 ways you can get the most out of your nutrition coaching experience: Sign up for a long term approach – be ready to commit to at least 3 months of improving your nutrition from the beginning and roll into a wellness membership for accountability to really learn healthy habits.Show up for your...Read more

Do you find yourself sidelined from injury more than you’d like? Nutrition may play a bigger role than you realize. Excellent nutrition aids recovery and healing in the hours and days after training, helping us avoid injury the next time we hit the gym. 3 things to think about: 1) Adequate Energy is needed to make repairs after training. After a strenuous workout, your body will replace depleted glycogen stores in muscle and if carbohydrates aren’t available, protein can be used in a process called gluconeogenesis. Consider whether you’re getting too few calories and whether you’re getting adequate carbohydrates and protein around your workouts to protect soft tissues and allow your body to adequately repair tissues after training.1 2) Micronutrients are called “micro” because they’re needed in small quantities relative to macros, but they’re necessary for macros to do their work. They’re like the cog in the gear wheel or...Read more