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IS IT REALLY ALL ABOUT CALORIES IN AND CALORIES OUT?
Such a controversial topic I know! So here I am sharing my 2 cents on this matter after an awesome interview I recently did on Vive Nutrition Radio with online fitness coach and influencer Jordan Syatt If you don’t know who he is, he used to be GaryVee’s...
Ask the Dietitian: How to order a macro-friendly meal at Chipotle?
In my latest edition of Ask the dietitian, we went to Chipotle to eat. We documented the whole experience before they asked us to shut off the camera (Bummer!), but at least we got to capture some really helpful tips for you. Make sure you watch the full video...
Ketogenic Diet Fundamentals for beginners
Originally published on HVMN by Brady Holmer. Disclaimer: I support Ketogenic Diets where I deem them appropriate. Though I consider Ketogenic Diets appear to confer numerous benefits, it may not be superior to those other dietary regimes depending on your goals....
This blog post is worth checking out!
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...
The best protein article ever!
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,...
Five nutrition tips to avoid overeating during the holidays!
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...
How to achieve your 2016 New Years resolutions!
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...
Insights into DETOX diets. Should you try them?
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...
Learn to meal prep following these 5 steps!
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...
Nutrition Strategies for Combat athletes. How I prepared my brother for his first fight.
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...
THE RIGHT NUTRITION FOR THE BUSY BUSINESS TRAVELER!!
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...
It’s National Taco Day. Top 5 taco recipes you must try!
Not sure how this holiday started, but I love tacos and let's face it who doesn't? If you don't believe me, apparently just last year Americans ate over 4.5 million tacos (Guess the source: Nationaltacoday.com). If this were true, that would equal 490,000 miles of...
48 hours of Fasting, Ketogenic Diet, and Keto Bread (Video Recipe)
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...
Pre Workout Supplements, Proprietary Blends and the 5 ingredients you really need!
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...
To KETO or not to KETO? Introductory guide to low-carb, high fat living!
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...