The summer solstice marks the official start to summer and its right around the corner. The change in season ushers in beautifully vibrant and nutrient dense produce. Eating for the season means taking advance of various fruits and vegetables that have been recently harvested. The summer season gifts us with juicy tomatoes, crisp kernels of corn, and creamy, buttery avocados. If your mouth is watering just reading that, …
For an otherwise healthy individual, IV vitamin therapy is likely not necessary. Holistic meds spas which focus on both mindful treatments, like massages, and aesthetic treatments, like injectables, are more popular than ever. A medical or med spa for short is a facility that offers a unique blend of medical expertise and spa-like indulgence. Staffed …
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High-protein foods have become one of the biggest trends in the grocery store. At events like Expo West in Anaheim, brands showcase cereals, snacks, yogurts, and frozen foods marketed as better-for-you options simply because they contain extra protein. The message is hard to miss: protein is no longer limited to shakes and chicken breast—it is …
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Staying on top of your workout routine can be challenging on a normal day, let alone during the holiday season. From afterwork holiday parties, weekend festive dinners, family obligations and the push to complete a never-ending to-do list, it can seem impossible to fit in your daily workout. Amidst the busyness of the season, it’s …
As popularity of weight loss drugs continues to soar, here’s what a dietitian would like you to know. When it comes to weight management, there is currently one intervention that is more popular than the once widely held Ketogenic diet. While semaglutide might not ring a bell, it has been the reason for the rapid …
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This season has the potential to create a multitude of worries. Figuring out how to manage holiday stress will help the season be more enjoyable. It’s that time of year for holiday Hallmark movies set in quaint towns, adult contemporary radio stations switching to 24/7 holiday music, and hot holiday beverages from peppermint mocha to …
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You may be able to exercise at a lower intensity than usual if you are feeling a bit under the weather. It’s the time of year when colds, the flu and a plethora of other illnesses hit us out of nowhere to just mess with our regularly scheduled day – which happens to include our …
The fear of holiday-related weight gain is real. Or is it? Hands up if you just accept the fact that holiday weight gain is a fact of life. For decades, the conventional wisdom has been that most people gain about five pounds (2.3 kg) between the first forkful of cornbread stuffing and good luck New …
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Who says quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) only belongs in Pinterest worthy macro bowls? Not us! In fact, quinoa is such a versatile grain that can be added to just about any meal or snack- sweet or savory. Our lemon blueberry quinoa pancakes are not only tasty – hint, you won’t even taste the quinoa – but …
Short on time and don’t feel like making a big deal about dinner? Try whipping up a buddha bowl. More likely than not, you already have all of the ingredients stocked in your fridge and pantry. Really, any mix of both raw and cooked veggies can work to create a buddha bowl. Now, you’re probably …
