As part of my master’s program at the University of Western States, I have been exposed to a wide variety of interesting nutrition perspectives and extremely intelligent faculty and students. Because the emphasis of the program is nutrition, one of my classes actually assigns us to try new foods and recipes each week, preferably foods that…
Most of us realize that eating overly processed foods make us feel worse, but have you ever considered that HOW you eat your food may also have an impact? The behavior around eating food is under appreciated, so I wanted to take minute to give you 4 great tips that may help improve digestion, give…
The white potato. A nutritious staple for some, a seemingly horrible dietary decision for others. So which is it? Potatoes have been given quite the slap on the hand over the past few decades resulting in a significant decrease in consumption in the US over the past decade. The favorable decrease in french-fry consumption…
Are you looking for a quick, healthy breakfast recipe that incorporates protein, fat and fiber? Look no further. In this short video, I will show you how to make a very simple and easy breakfast that incorporates chia seeds for protein and fiber, fruit for energy and antioxidants and nuts for healthy fats and protein.…
The holiday season is a wonderful time to celebrate family, friends and the food that sustains us. But, the holiday season can also be a challenging time of the year; with the stress of shopping, holiday parties, and everything else going on. We tend to rely on food choices that seem easy, but don’t serve…
Gratitude is an expression or emotion of giving thanks and appreciation. Traditionally, gratitude has permeated religious texts and practices, and is regarded as a universal religious sentiment and virtue. However, it’s only in the last two decades that gratitude has become a popular subject in the fields of psychology, health and well-being. The neuroscience behind…
Are you a yo-yo exerciser? Do you have tons of excuses as to why now is just not a good time to commit to a regular exercise regime? Don’t worry, I’ve totally been there before..numerous times! But, the truth is that whenever I commit to a regular exercise routine life always gets better – I feel…
A common question that I get from my clients is – how can I get my kids to eat healthy? This is something that many parents seem to struggle with. If you missed our previous blog post on the importance of this topic, you can read it here: https://imuaortho.com/blog/fighting-childhood-obesity/. At IMUA, our philosophy is that…
Does the health of our children matter? Childhood obesity has reached epidemic proportions in America. Obesity rates have more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in America in the past 30 years. [1] Type-2 diabetes, which was previously referred to as ‘adult-onset diabetes’ is now a much more common problem in patients of…
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