Lack of Movement and “The Fuzz”

Where are all of my fellow all-day-long chair sitters?!

Stretching our bodies to maintain flexibility is so important to have in our daily routine but so many of us (me included!) don’t do it nearly enough. As we age, it’s “normal” in our society for us to get stiff and have shortened movements. But what if this isn’t actually normal and we can change that outcome to maintain flexibility for a longer part of our lifespan?

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Interested in enrolling in a Nutritional Therapy Association program?

I have had numerous questions about my Nutritional Therapy Practitioner curriculum through Nutritional Therapy Association. Speaking about this school always lights me up and I get so excited as it gains more interest every day!

This list is an ongoing compilation of questions I have been frequently asked and information that I’d have felt was useful while I was looking in to the curriculum.

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Gretta’s Morning Cup of Joe

I’ve never been a regular coffee drinker. My taste buds enjoy it, but my body isn’t a fan. Caffeine just makes me feel jittery and anxious. That said, I decided to jump on the (decaf) Bulletproof Coffee craze a while ago, and haven’t looked back! I look forward to my beloved cup of coffee (with lots of butter) each morning!

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The Most Important Nutrient In the Body

It is well known that water plays an essential role in our health, as well as the health of many other living beings.

Water makes up about 55 to 60 percent of our total body mass. It is the most important nutrient in the body and is in every one of our body’s tissues.

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Warm Beet Salad

The humble beet is an antioxidant-rich root veggie that provides some serious support for the liver and gallbladder. The deep pigments that give beets their rich color, called betalains, are special phytonutrients that provide anti-inflammatory and detoxification benefits.

Loaded with a variety of additional nutrients such as folate, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin C, beets are a great way to increase the nutrient-density of your diet.

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