Nancy P Rahnama MD APC

Welcome to Day 4! Your clothes should be feeling really good, and so should you. Hopefully you’re in a good rhythm and feeling great! I wanted to take a moment to talk about #portion size. Your recommended portion size is customized for you based on your height, weight, age and sex. We recommend sticking to these recommended amounts in order to give your body the right proportion of protein and fiber it needs to feel satisfied while balancing your hunger hormones. If the re...commended amount is too much, do not force yourself to eat all of it. If you think the recommended portion is too small, start by eating the suggested amount slowly while giving your body time to tell your brain that you are full. If you still feel hungry after this, go ahead and eat a little more of the protein and vegetables you made. As always, please let me know how you’re feeling and if you have any questions. And please share your recipes and progress using the #drnancyreset or in our Facebook group, Dr Nancy’s RESET. To your health! #eatclean #health #healthyfoods #organic #weightloss #weighlossjourney #metabolism #cleaneating #wholefoods #detox #reset #drnancyreset #drnancymd

Dinner (or lunch) is served! One of the great things about my RESET is that everything can be made easily in your own home. Here’s my easy recipe for my Dr Nancy’s Chicken Salad enjoy! Serves: 2 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0-30 minutes ... Ingredients: 1 pre-cooked organic rotisserie chicken, or; 2 (8-ounce) chicken breasts, baked 2-3 heads of Tuscan kale (dino kale) or baby kale Extra virgin olive oil Rice wine vinegar 2-3 Avocados Pine nuts A handful of fresh basil A handful of fresh mint Preparation: 1) Prepare chicken. If using rotisserie, remove skin and separate white meat. If using baked chicken, lightly coat with olive oil, salt and pepper and bake at 450 degrees until cooked through approx 15-20 minutes. 2) Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside to cool. 3) Prepare kale; wash and cut into strips, or remove center stem and cut leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl. 4) Prepare mint and basil, wash and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add to the salad bowl. 5) Roast pine nuts on low to medium heat for 3-5 minutes, until they turn golden brown. Set aside to cool. 6) Add chicken and avocado to the salad bowl. Add 3-6 tbsp of olive oil, and a similar amount of rice wine vinegar. Mix ingredients by hand, mashing avocado into chicken and kale to marry ingredients together. Add pinch of salt and pepper to taste. Add rice wine vinegar and olive oil to taste. 7) Serve in a salad bowl, top with roasted pine nuts and enjoy! (After RESET, I like to add aged white cheddar cheese) This recipe and more can be found in the RESET program guide which you can access via the link In my bio and I’d love to see your recipes! Share your recipes with me using the #drnancyreset

Let’s talk about snacking. Our culture revolves around snacking. Some people even substitute meals with snacking, which wreaks havoc on your metabolism and gut function. By having 3 full meals a day, we hope you stay satisfied enough to skip snacks. If you MUST have a snack, first try drinking water, having coffee, tea or bone broth. If you are still hungry and can't wait till your next meal, try a protein shake with only water and ice, a serving of olives, or half a sliced ...grapefruit. These snack hacks are simple, satisfying and easy to make. If you are struggling with snacking, our Curb & Burn supplement is designed to help fight cravings! Keep going, you’re doing great! #snackhacks #cleaneating #healthyfood #healthyeating #health #organicfood #freshfood #weightloss #weightlossjourney #drnancyreset #drnancymd

What to expect on Day 2 of your #RESET: Your body is starting to clean up and detoxify. The first sign of this is you may be going to the bathroom more than usual. That’s good! You are eliminating the foods that were irritating your gut and replacing them with healthy, high fiber foods. By improving your gut health, you’re also helping your body absorb the nutrients in the food you eat and improving your metabolism. It’s all working! Remember to schedule your meals, avoid sna...cks (more on this later), delay breakfast (if you can), eat dinner early, and drink plenty of water! #Cheers to you!! #reset #detox #eatclean #health #healthyeating #organic #metabolism #energy #weightloss #weightlossjourney #healthyfood #drnancyreset #drnancymd See more

Your mantra: Delay, But Don't Deny! Today is Day #1 of our RESET. If you're not hungry when you wake up, or satisfied with your morning coffee, it is ok to wait to have your smoothie until you feel hungry. This delay prolongs the natural #fast from dinner the night before, till your first meal of the day. This fast is very important, as is the first meal you have to break-this-fast. Starting your day with a high #protein smoothie won't spike your blood sugar and this keeps h...unger hormones low throughout the day. A good ratio of protein-to-sugar content is 20g protein for every 1g of sugar. It's important to not deny yourself of meals if you're hungry. This can backfire and lead to an increase in your appetite and disrupt the RESET plan. What to expect Day 1: First, know that the first day is usually the hardest. Today is when your body experiences the biggest drop in carbohydrate and sugar intake. You may experience strong cravings or even fatigue today. This is known as carbohydrate withdrawals. It's expected and temporary. Remember, this possible discomfort won’t last forever, but the good results will be long-lasting! You should also join our Facebook group (Dr Nancy’s RESET), and share your recipes with us using the hashtag #DrNancyReset. If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. #eatclean #detox #cleaneating #organic #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #healthyliving #drnancymd

One day to go! If you're about to begin my 5-Day RESET Program, it's time to prep your kitchen and go shopping. Besides making the choice to do this #RESET, the second most important action is to prep your kitchen. Make sure to remove all tempting foods that are not on your grocery list. If you live with others, set aside an area in a cupboard and refrigerator that are ‘yours’. Remember, temptation will be high in the beginning, so don’t let unhealthy foods even be an optio...n. It’s also time to go shopping. Aim for #organic whenever possible, and only buy what’s on the list. Remember if it’s not on your list, it’s not in your house (or on your shelf) this week. I'll also be answering your questions in our Facebook group, Dr Nancy’s RESET. You have some recipes already laid out in the program guide, but please share the recipes you come up with using the hashtag #DrNancyReset. #detox #eatclean #organic #feelgood #metabolismbooster #energy #sugardetox #healthylifestyle #healthyliving #drnancyreset #drnancymd

Ever wonder why it's so easy for you to gain weight, but your best friend can eat all the food in the world and not gain a pound? Well, it may not be your fault. There are many factors that contribute to a fast vs slow metabolism. Genetics, vitamin levels, gut health, muscle mass, stress and hormone levels are all significant contributors. When it comes to hormone imbalances, insulin is the most common. Chances are, if you are more likely to gain weight, feel moody or slugg...ish when eating pasta than your friend or even sister, the culprit is Insulin Resistance. Insulin Resistance affects a wide swath of the population, not just overweight people. Symptoms can include hunger after a meal, frequent urination, or tingling sensations in the hands or feet, as well as weight gain. When carbohydrates are consumed, the body naturally produces insulin to keep a normal blood sugar level. However, in someone with insulin resistance, that insulin production is significantly greater, leading to weight gain, water retention and more cravings. Knowing this is very powerful. First of all you have an answer, and you may be less likely to blame yourself for your body’s responses to food. Second of all, you know what to target in order to solve the problem. Insulin resistance can be managed by limiting sugar in your diet, and by improving insulin function. Natural ingredients such as chromium, n-acetyl cysteine, alpha lipoic acid, green tea extract, inositol, and b vitamins have been shown to improve insulin function. Managing Insulin Resistance can improve your mood, focus, and mental clarity.If you’d like to learn more about this, give my office a call at 310-299-7373. And don’t forget we start our 5-Day group RESET on Monday! #insulinresistance #weightlossjourney #backedbyscience #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #feelgood #detox #cleaneating #drnancyMD