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Fun Food Fact of the Day! Did you know by just eating 1 Brazil nut a day you get 100% of the recommended daily amount of Selenium. One Brazil nut contains 50 m...g of selenium! Selenium is a powerful mineral that helps form antioxidants, regulates thyroid hormone and supports your immune system! See more

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Fun Food Fact of the Day! Did you know by just eating 1 Brazil nut a day you get 100% of the recommended daily amount of Selenium. One Brazil nut contains 50 m...g of selenium! Selenium is a powerful mineral that helps form antioxidants, regulates thyroid hormone and supports your immune system! See more

Meal prepping is our favorite way to kick start our healthy eating habits! I always have skinless chicken breast on hand for a grab and go snack or even to accompany my meals! My favorite way to add flavor to my chicken with out adding cals is to cut half of an onion on top of the chicken while sautéing to infuse the chicken with easy low-cal flavor. So get prepping !

Get creative with your dinner tonight and try adding some turmeric in to your routine seasonings. Turmeric is a spice that is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits. Turmeric can help with cognitive function and even help fight depression and Alzheimer’s. In addition to that, it can also help lower cholesterol, improve liver functioning, fight colon cancer, and support joint health.. so spice things up tonight and enjoy all the benefits this wonderful spice has to offer!!

We know what we are having for dessert tonight! With cherries in season there is no better time then now to get creative and try this yummy antioxidant rich dessert!

Some healthy tips to help get the RIGHT fats into your diet! Try grilled, steamed or baked salmon, instead of fried or breaded fish. Choose lean cuts of meat and remove visible fat before cooking. Limit your intake of red meat to 2x week- red meat is high in saturated fat which can increase your LDL (the bad ) cholesterol. ... Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Better yet go for the Greek yogurt to get more protein in which can help with curbing hunger as well. Top salads with nuts or seeds instead croutons. Our favorite salad topper is pumpkin seeds,they are a good source of magnesium, which can increase insulin sensitivity! See more

Loved how yummy this "garbage salad" was! It was fillled with tons of raw veggies and toped with some shrimp for a little protein! This is a great way to clean on the fridge and a get your fiber fix for the day! The recommended amount of fiber per day is 25 grams for women and 30 grams for men! #registereddietitian #md #wellness #phytochemical #antioxidants #eattherainbow #slimforsummer

Following up on nutrient deficiencies with metabolic syndrome. Vitamin D There is evidence that vitamin D deficiency may contribute to insulin resistance, which is the precursor to clinical diabetes. This may be due in part to the fact that excess body fat makes vitamin D, which is stored in adipose tissue, less available for use by the body.... Vitamin B1 (thiamin) Thiamine is essential for glucose metabolism and insulin production by pancreatic beta-cells. Vitamin B3 (niacin) Nicacin lowers total cholesterol, lowers blood triglycerides, increases HDL cholesterol and inhibits the oxidation of LDL cholesterol - all important risk factors in metabolic syndrome. Vitamin B6 (pyroxidine) Deficiencies of vitamin B6 can induce abnormal alucose intolerance. Vitamin B6 has also bee shown to reduce blood pressure. Co-ensyme Q10 Co-enzyme Q10 is powerful antioxidant that may reduce blood pressure, protect arteries from oxidation of LDL cholesterol and significantly decrease atherosclerotic plaques. Since metabolic syndrome increases the development of vascular disease, the heart protective benefits of Co-enzyme Q10 are crucial.

Following up on nutrient deficiencies with metabolic syndrome. Vitamin E Recent studies have shown Vitamin E affects several conditions of metabolic syndrome. It inhibits LDLoxidation, slows atherosclerosis, reduces insulin resistance and reduces the risk of complications associated with diabetes, specifically blindness. Vitame E may also help moderate inflammatory response and rduce oxidative stress, two conditions seen in the development of coronary arery disease.

What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome is a agroup of health risks that significantly increase your chance of developing cardiovascular disease stroke and diabetes. According to a national health survey, more than 1 in 5 American adults (47million) and roughly one million adolescents have metabolic syndrome and the number is rising. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age, affecting more than 40% of people in their 60's and 70's. Are You at Risk?... Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed wehn any 3 of the 5 following conditions are present: 1. Abdominal:wasit circumference > than 40 (men) or 35 (women) inches. 2.Elevated fasting triglycerides (.150mg/dl) 3.Low HDL (<40mg/dl ni men or <50mg/dl in women 4.HIgh blood pressure:(>130/85 mmHg) or taking antihpertensive medication 5. Diagnosis of insulin resistance or diabetes (fasting glucose >110mg/dL The Role of Nutrition in Metabolic Syndrome There is evidence that subclinical deficiencies in certain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants can significantly influence the development of metabolic syndrome and its symptoms. Similarly, the presence of metabolic syndrome in a patient may lead to various nutrient deficiencies. More about Nutrient deficiencies in next posting.

Importance of Metabolism - What is your Calorie Budget? What is metabolism and what does it have to do with weight? Metabolism is the number of calories you need per day for your body to function. if you consume more calories than you burn, you will gain weight. If you eat an extra 100 calories per day beyond what your body needs, you will gain 10 pounds in 1 year.... What Affects Metabolism? AGE - As we age, our metabolism may decline due to the loss of muscle. It can drop up to 2-3% per decade. So, stay active! Lift weights to maintain muscle. GENDER - Men have greater lean mass than women: therefore, have a higher metabolism. BODY WEIGHT AND COMPOSITION - The greater the body weight, the greater the metabolic rate. Muscle burns more calories than fat. HORMONES - A decrease in thyroid hormones, for example, can have as much as a 15% decrease on metabolism. Other hormones can affect metabolism as well. ILLNESS - Fever and infection can increase metabolism as your body is fighting off the illness. CAFFEINE - Caffeine can speed up your metabolism by 3-7%. FOOD CONSUMPTION - Your body burns calories every time you eat. It's called the thermic effect of food. SUPPLEMENTS - Nutritional supplements such as Ephedrine can increase metabolism 3-16%. Green tea extract has also been shown to increase metabolism. EXERCISE - Cardiovascular exercise can increase your metabolism for up to 8 hours after a 60 minute session. Strength training can increase metabolism as much as 9 % the next day. After a 24 week strength training program, metabolism can be raised 7-9%. MEDICATIONS - Various medications can increase or decrease your metabolism.