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Hello Internet! Well the day finally came. I have been wanting to open up a website and a blog for a while now. Why didn't I? A thousand excuses not worth sharing. The exciting part is that I am here and I am here to stay. Who am I? My name is Andres. I am the cartoon...

Anyone that knows me, or that has ever come to my sessions knows that one of my favorite areas of nutrition is protein. Why? Mainly because it is a very powerful nutrient that has the ability to signal the body to build new structures and tissues in the body,...

There is nothing more exciting about the holidays than food and gifts! Ok ok.. yes quality time with our loved ones is part of it too, but usually the food preparation covers that. As a nutritionist it is not uncommon to be bombarded with questions or false...

It is a customary tradition from my country (Venezuela) and I am sure a few others in South America to spend time with family and friends on New Years Eve and all together toast with our champagne glasses when the ball drops at midnight. That is not so different from...

Have you ever been to any of the following? A gym Whole Foods A youth soccer game A break room in any business What do they all have in common? It is the place to talk about the latest diets trends, but particularly one that has gained quite some track in the past...

Sundays are great days to cook. I pick Sundays because most people are off from work on this holy day. If you need a reference for that, go to a grocery store on a Sunday and prove me wrong. This article is intended for those who are willing to dedicate 1-3 hours a...

A few months ago my brother started asking me for workout programs because he had recently acquire gym memberships at a local gym in Caracas, where I am from. He has been practicing jujitsu for the past few years and recently started doing so competitively. My dad was...

Throughout my career, I have encountered many people (clients, friends, even myself) whose workplace is mainly in planes, hotels, coffee shops, and restaurants. The lifestyle of the work traveler is never consistent, and consistency is one of the things I preach the...

I fasted for 48 hours this weekend. Yeap, you read that right. Since when fasting became trendy? Well as a progressive dietitian that I am, I spend my days learning about nutrition and the new strategies to optimize health, improve my body composition, and get the...

We all need a little energy to jump start the engine. Coffee is usually the go-to for this. But sometimes that one cup does not suffice. Pre-workout supplements enter the market as a way to provide a boost and a "pump" for your workouts. They are a blend of...

It’s been almost 4 months since I switched my dietary lifestyle to one I never thought was considered within the realms of health and fitness. I eat a lot of fat these days (like a lot!!) and I have been feeling the best I’ve felt in a while.  How is this possible? I...