Adapted from Victoria Myers of Nourishing Mind Nutrition On a daily basis I have strangers, friends, family and co-workers share with me the new scheme they are going to use to lose weight. A new diet. A new food group to avoid. How few calories they are going to eat. How many shakes they are
On my recent visit to Iceland, I was able to survey many of the traditional Icelandic foods. Icelandic lamb or fish stew was offered everywhere for lunch, but I preferred the vegetable option with unlimited homemade bread. The breads, pastries and coffee, all clearly labeled when vegan friendly, kept me full and energized. However, one
Liz Marino RD, LDN, CSSD, and author of the blog No More Cheat Days Have you ever experienced that feeling of discomfort at a social event when a smiling stranger walks up and introduces themselves just as you served yourself a generous slice of cheesecake? Do you suddenly feel the need to explain why you’re
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August is coming to an end, which means school is starting soon! Prepping lunch for students both young and old can be difficult in the busy fall season. Every student is different, and often their nutritional needs vary, too. The classic PBJ may work for some, but not all. So if you’re struggling to find
Adapted from IDEA Health & Fitness Association If your gut is in a rut, chances are your health is suffering, too. The gut, also known as the gastrointestinal (or GI) tract, hosts trillions of bacteria that can have profound effects on digestive health and overall wellness. It’s a good idea to consume prebiotics and probiotics—dietary
It’s August, which means Summer produce is at its peak! If you stop by your local farmer’s market you may notice a few of these fruits and veggies around. If you’re not sure what to do with them, scroll through some of these recipes for a seasonal and local meal! VIM is now offering nutrition
It’s official, Summer is in full swing! But unfortunately so is the heat and humidity. If you’re too hot to cook, try one of these seasonally inspired smoothies for a cool treat that’s also good for your health! Below are a few recipes, but feel free to alter anything to your liking. VIM is now
Living your healthiest life can be a lot of work. There is a good amount of planning and effort that goes into the classic healthy living advice: hours of exercise, meal planning, yoga, cooking, meditation. It’s a full lifestyle, but it is most certainly not effortless. Here are three health hacks to add to your
Adapted from Amy Shah, M.D. Greatist.com Since everyone and their cat (literally) is on a special diet, you might wonder if you, too, have a food allergy or intolerance. After all, you do sometimes feel a little bloated when you eat dairy, and gluten, and vegetables… It feels like everything is off limits! Luckily there