Author Archive
Benefits of Vitamin D
Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Sep 16, 2016
Vitamin D, known as the “Sunshine Vitamin,” is an essential nutrient that can be provided from ultraviolet rays from the sun, foods (like fortified cereals and mushrooms), and supplements. Vitamin D plays a role in a plethora of processes in the body, and receptors for this nutrient can be found on many
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3 Tips for Traveling Safely with a Baby
New Moms, Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Sep 07, 2016
Parenthood can be the most fulfilling, enriching, and perplexing experience of one’s life. This, of course, is heightened by the fact that aside from being handed a helpless infant, parents are often not given any sort of deep teachings in the subject of childcare. Some hospitals have been improving their education initiatives
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Leaning In for Women’s Equality
Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Aug 25, 2016
Personally, after a long day, there is no better way to unwind than with a great book. Rather than sticking to any particular genres, I tend to jump from books that cover a variety of topics including nutrition, health, romance, and even history. After finishing a book on nutrition and inflammation, for
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My Clean Hair Care Routine
Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Aug 18, 2016
After years of swimming almost every day and dying my hair, it goes without saying that my locks were completely fried. Every time I would sit in my stylist’s chair, she would grab my hair in her hands and let out a deep sigh, stressed out from the fact that I was not taking
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5 Reasons I Love Shopping at Farmers’ Markets
Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Aug 10, 2016
To me, the weekend is my chance to make headway on my chores. Dry-cleaning, laundry, cleaning, and of course, food shopping, are all tasks I save for the end of the week. When it came to food shopping, I would always consider it such a mundane chore, going in each week with
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Benefits of Cayenne
Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Aug 05, 2016
Cayenne is a spice that has been used for thousands of years not only for its taste, but also because of its potential health benefits. Originating in South America, this pepper is a source of vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, such as capsaicin. Capsaicin is a compound found in chili peppers that gives
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4 Tips for Breastfeeding Success
New Moms, Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Aug 04, 2016
We know that breast milk is the gold standard for infant nutrition and is recommended exclusively for the first six months of life. Sadly, though, breastfeeding does not come easy to all new moms. Although we have seen a huge increase in the number of women who are choosing breast milk over
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Oil Pulling 101
Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Aug 02, 2016
What is Oil Pulling? A common practice in Ayurvedic medicine, oil pulling has been used in India for centuries to promote oral health. Only recently has this ancient practice gained popularity in America, with people now looking for natural approaches to their health. So what exactly is oil pulling? Simply put, it
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Benefits of Cordyceps
Nutrition Talk, Wellness
Aug 01, 2016
Cordyceps is a type of fungus that is grown in mountainous regions of the world like China. This powerful fungus is actually considered to be parasitic, growing on the backs of caterpillars, which is how it has received the alias of the “caterpillar mushroom.” This mushroom has been used for years in
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Benefits of Baobab
Nutrition Talk
Jul 25, 2016
Baobab, also known as the “Tree of Life,” is native to Africa, and is easily distinguished by its large hollow trunk, branches that resemble roots, and the large fruit that it produces. The baobab tree has been used in various ways by locals — as shelter, for its water reserves, for cloth,
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