I’ve invited online weight loss coach Nagina Abdullah to the blog to share her tips for boosting metabolism first thing in the morning. The Founder of Masala Body, Nagina struggled with her weight for years and tried many fad diets with terrible results. She used her degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley … read more
Juices & Bottled Smoothies? Might as Well Drink Soda
You walk into your neighborhood market and want something cold to drink. The health-conscious you bypasses the soda section and heads to the healthier juice section. There are rows of them — orange, apple, detox, green — oh, and look, so many different smoothies loaded with blueberries, pomegranate, strawberries, protein, acai, pineapple, kiwi, and none … read more
Loosening the Grip on What Other People Think
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” ~ Bernard M. Baruch We often live our lives based on what other people think. Or, more correctly, we often live our lives based on our perceptions of what other people think. Think about … read more
COVID-19 Nutrition 101: Let Food Be Your Medicine
The Number One thing you can do to support your immune system is: Eat Real Food Your immune system is fueled by the food you eat. After all, over 75% of your immune system lives in your digestive tract. This means that every bite of food you eat influences your gut microbiome, which in turn … read more