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Fluid Needs for the Athlete: Part I – Pre-exercise Hydration

Are you an athlete or dedicated workout queen or king? Wanna learn a bit more about how to optimize your performance through proper hydration? This article is for you. Consuming fluid before exercise is very important to ensure that athletes, recreational or competitive, begin training sessions and competitive events hydrated and fueled to perform at their…

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Green Giant Stuffed Turkey Burgers

On a sunny weekend, it’s always fun to roll out the grill and have dinner on the lanai. We have it so good here in Hawaii, because sunny weekends are not an unusual event. Needless to say, grilling is also pretty common! Following the tips on my last post about grilling, I encourage you to give this…

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Is grilling bad for me? What you need to know.

The time of year has come when the patio furniture is finally dusted off and the grill can be wheeled out to it’s sweet spot on the deck or patio. The smell of fresh cut grass can be sensed in the air and the wind now blow through a bustle of green leaves and limbs. It’s nearly summer…

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Kitchen Essentials for a New Cook

Walking into a kitchen supply store might leave you a bit frazzled, especially if you are new to cooking. It can feel overwhelming and intimidating to look at all of the gadgets and gizmos they have available in some of these places. If you are a novice chef who just needs the basics to get…

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A Functional Approach to GERD Treatment

GERD is a condition that affects 10-20% of Americans and develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes painful and troublesome symptoms and complications. It is typically characterized by a burning feeling rising from the stomach or lower chest up towards the neck (heartburn), regurgitation of stomach contents into throat, chronic cough, consistently bad breath,…

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Blood Sugar Stabilizing Smoothie Recipe

You know, for those days when you feel like your energy is all over the place? This smoothie recipe will help even out your blood sugar with it’s healthy fat and protein content. As I always preach, it’s good to get some protein fat and fiber into all meals and snacks when you can! Here…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Dysbiosis

Did you know that your gastrointestinal tract is over 9 meters long with a surface area that covers the space occupied by a tennis court? It comes into daily contact with a huge variety of environmental factors including the food we eat and the air we breathe. It is affected by everything from stress to…

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Cool & Creamy Asian-Style Salmon

Looking for a fresh and yummy recipe to get Spring started on the right foot? Try this out. It’s a fresh and cool twist on your heart-healthy fish from the sea. Paired with some brown rice and steamed kale or collards, it’s going to fill you up without filling you out. Cool and Creamy Asian-Style…

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How to Create a ‘Real Food’ Emergency Food Kit

  In our high-paced, modern society we are constantly seeking out new and efficient ways to improve how we operate and accomplish the endless tasks on our to-do lists. Everywhere you look, there are short-cuts being offered and life “hacks” being devised as a way to maximize efficiency. Just look at all of the things a smart phone can do! The fact…

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