9 Simple Steps to Improve Digestion
Be good to your digestive system and it will be good to you. Our overall health relies on the health of our gut. Here are a nutrition consultant’s suggestion on how to…
DIY Apple Cider Vinegar Conditioner Rinse That Will Make Your Hair Shine
If the baking soda shampoo worked well for you, consider complimenting your routine with an…
The Secret Ingredient is the Touch of the Cook
I had soup last Friday evening, made by a street vendor in the mission district…
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Governmental agencies are in place to make absolutely sure that we are protected. That we are able to live lives that are healthy, and safe. The drinking water crisis in Flint, Michigan, brought forward a picture that one can adapt…
Instead of Carbo-Loading, Try a Ketogenic Approach to Athletic Fueling
A common sports nutrition phrase that you may have heard is “carb-loading” (or “carbo-loading”). This refers to filling the body with (often) very starchy, carbohydrates to top off glycogen stores to fuel a training or race day. While there is…
Training for an Event? Focus on These 5 Areas of Nutrition to Reduce Recovery Time
In the world of sports, nutrition is often an afterthought where many athletes instinctively grab a few sugary energy bars on their way out the door, fill bike bottles with fluorescent electrolyte water and excessively carbohydrate load before a big…