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Have you ever felt so overwhelmed with all of the information out there telling you how to eat well? There are so many questions we ask ourselves when preparing or planning meals: Do I have enough protein? Am I getting all of my nutrients? Will this keep me full? Is this going to taste good and be satisfying?  Here at Nutrition Stripped, we’ve “stripped” eating well down to a simple framework — which we call the Foundational Five — that you can follow at each meal. No counting macros. No need to eliminate foods from your diet. And no fancy fads. In this blog, you’ll learn why you should use the Foundational Five framework when preparing your meals and how it can help make you more consistent with your healthy eating habits. Why the Foundational Five Framework Works for Everyday Life I’m so excited to share my simple checkbox system I’ve been using for almost a decade with thousands of clients, with you because it’s going to help you feel so much more confident and at ease w...

Kickstarting intermittent fasting during COVID-19 lockdown! Wait…it can be a bad idea. Intermittent fasting is the style of eating that includes having food at certain time limits and this has gained popularity in recent times pertaining to the health benefits it has. If you are still planning about ‘ Kickstarting intermittent fasting during COVID-19 lockdown!’ Rethink… This might not be the right time to do it. Here we tell you why… As per the current situations due to the nationwide lockdown, people are forced to self isolate themselves with people hoarding the groceries, it is not the right time to start fasting. The need of the present hour is that we should strengthen our immune system. If you are looking forward to fasting then make sure you keep yourself hydrated and ensure eating at regular intervals. Why Fasting is not a good idea right now… It is observed that if you are used to munching snacks all day and suddenly you go into the fasting zone, this can be harmful for y...

If you’re missing that frothy coffee house latte this ultra-creamy Cinnamon Coconut Latte will fill that void for a fraction of the cost! Plus it leaves you satisfied longer thanks to the addition of blood sugar-stabilizing fats. Better coffee = A better day I don’t know about you, but my morning cup of coffee can … Read More The post Cinnamon Coconut Latte appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians.

Top Reasons Behind Belly Fat Hello All, With the Covid-19 lockdown going on, the worst thing happening at home is ‘increasing belly fat’. Right! Let us discuss about… Know The Top 8 Reasons Behind Your Belly Fat Belly fat not just looks bad but is also unhealthy. It is risk factor for diseases like metabolic syndrome, heart disease , cancer and type 2 diabetes. Medically, this unhealthy fat in the belly is called visceral fat. Even people who weigh normal but have excess belly fat have a higher risk of health problems. Reasons Behind Belly Fat 1) Sugary foods and beverages Many people consume more sugar than they realize. High-sugar foods are not just candies and cakes but also healthy stuff like frozen yogurt. Sugary soft drinks and tea sweetened with sugar are also culprits. 2) Alcohol Alcohol is not always harmful. When something like red wine is consumed in moderate amounts it can lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. However, moderation is the key, high amounts ...

Things to be careful about while using face masks  In the current situation of the pandemic, face masks have become the urgent need of the hour. It is highly recommended for any person stepping outside the house to cover the face. But another observation that has been popularly seen is that people are not aware of what’s the real way of using the masks. Improper usage will be equal to no use at all. A proper face covering should comfortably fit your face and should be secured with ties. It should have multiple layers of fabric for protection but at  the same time should allow breathing.  DIY Face masks  It is highly recommended that face coverings should be used at places of social gathering like grocery shops ,milk vendors etc. Face coverings made out of simple fabric can also be used because you can’t be sure if the person you are dealing with is affected or not, he might be infected without even knowing himself. Thus, prevention is always better. The N95 mask...

Any night of the week can become ‘Taco Tuesday’ when you’re serving up this delicious (and budget-friendly) Healthy Taco Hot Dish! We’ve taken all of the best flavors of one of our favorite handheld foods and combined them into one cozy hot dish (that’s Midwestern speak for ‘casserole’, dontcha know?) This post was created in collaboration … Read More The post Healthy Taco Hot Dish appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians.

Don’t even think about tossing out those overripe bananas! Here are 12 delicious and healthy recipes that call for brown, spotted bananas. Think muffins, waffles, smoothies, and more! All of the recipes listed are easy to make, gluten-free, and meal-prep friendly! Overripe bananas = endless possibilities Whether you’re one who purchases a bunch of bananas … Read More The post 12 Delicious Ways to Use Overripe Bananas appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians.

Flat Belly Diet-Can It Give You A Flat Belly? Hello All!!! When the lockdown started we thought of losing weight and getting a flat belly.E Now after a month of lockdown completed, dreams of an oh-so-perfect and incredibly flat tummy seems to be vanishing in the thin air. Remember just dreaming won’t land you anywhere, you need to work hard to achieve your goal. So, let’s have a look at the flat belly diet. What the diet promises? The diet promises that you can lose weight by eating fat! All fat is not bad! Healthy fat can do wonders to your health. The flat belly diet focuses on monounsaturated fats that you get from olive oil, nuts and other plant based food. Authors of the book- Flat belly diet, Liz Vaccariello and Cynthia Sass claim that you can lose up to 15 pounds and reduce belly fat in 32 days by following the plan. The plan includes the following: Consume 400 calories per meal, 4 times a day ( a total of 1,600 calories) Don’t leave a gap of more than 4 hours between...

Should you keep a food journal? And if so, what should it look like?  Food journals are a really valuable mindful eating tool to have to help you develop awareness and a better mind-body connection. You can learn how certain foods are working for your body and what eating behaviors you have.  There’s so much information available online about what to eat, but what’s truly transformative is learning what’s aligned with your own individual needs and body. Developing more awareness through a journal practice can help you make choices based on what works for your unique body, rather than following one-size-fits-all plans or general recommendations.  I’m going to share the three things to jot down in a food journal and what to look for in order to make choices that better align with your wellness vision and the things that are supporting your body’s needs.  How a Food Journal Can Support Healthy Eating As dietitians, we’re taught all about the many variations of a ...

We’ve all been there. We’ve been doing really well with following our healthy habits… and then an excuse pops up or something causes us to break from that habit, or just life happens and we get thrown off a little bit. It’s okay, it happens to all of us myself included! But the key question here is, how do you handle it? Do you feel guilty or like you’ve fallen-off-the-bandwagon? Do you feel like you have to wait until next Monday to start up again? If so, this all-or-nothing-mentality can actually be preventing you from making progress towards your health goals. Our lives are filled with change, messiness, challenges, and imperfections — it isn’t black and white and this is the most beautiful thing about life! This is where we get the opportunity to learn about ourselves, to build resilience, to cultivate stronger awareness, mindfulness, and intuition. Trying to be perfect or follow some idolized way of eating or healthy living isn’t going to support you in creating habits that ...

5 Low Carb Indian Recipes I love The Most Some people say healthy food is not delicious, and delicious food is not always healthy . May be they have not tried low carb high fat recipes. Few low carb dishes are so delicious that I love eating them on and on without getting bored. These are extremely healthy and do not need any fancy or exotic ingredients to burn a whole in your pocket. Low Carb Indian Recipes you will also love. Palak paneer – Spinach and cottage cheese Palak is easily available in all grocery stores, big or small. Fresh spinach cooked in a tablespoon of ghee is one of the most delicious green vegetables you could ever relish. You can add cottage cheese aka paneer also to it. I love spinach so much that I don’t need paneer to make it tastier. Spinach is low carb and is great for people who are deficient in iron. When you add cottage cheese, make sure you choose the full fat cottage cheese to ensure it has minimum carbs Eggs in any form They are my go to breakfa...

Salmon burgers are a great way to get more healthy fats in your diet and when topped with a cool and crunchy cabbage mixture plus a spicy-tangy tartar sauce, they’re anything but ordinary. These salmon burgers with Thai Cabbage Slaw and Sriracha Tartar Sauce are great for weeknight meals or meal preps – and we … Read More The post Salmon Burgers with Thai Cabbage Slaw appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians.

Mindful eating is a practice that allows you to be more intentional with your eating habits while also maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Slowing down and bringing more mindful awareness to what you’re eating and how you’re feeling before, during and after meals is one of the best practices you can have for finding what works for you and creating healthy eating habits.  There are no restrictions on food when practicing mindful eating, and this helps you create more awareness, positive thoughts and emotions surrounding food and eating. By becoming in-tune with our bodies and honoring our personal likes, dislikes, wants and needs, you can develop a more sustainable approach to eating that supports you in your daily life.  What is Mindful Eating? Here at Nutrition Stripped, we believe there are two important aspects of eating well every day: what you eat and how you eat.  The concept of mindful eating is more about how to eat rather than what or how much you ...

This Simple Protein-Packed White Bean Salad is our favorite new mealtime hack to add a plant-based boost of protein and fiber to your next salad. When nourishing your body, balance is key. Nourishing your body with nutrient-dense food not only helps support energy and immune function but creating delicious and healthy meals is a great way to cultivate new healthy practices and hone a new skillset. With this in mind, healthy food options might be closer than you think. Maybe already in your pantry or fridge, and packed with health-boosting properties. When you think of  Fiber, beans may not be the first thing that comes to mind but they are a great source of soluble fiber and protein. Finding creative ways to use these pantry staples such as a Simple Protein-Packed White Bean Salad is easy as opening your fridge and seeing what’s on hand. Stripped Beans Beans are a rich source of fiber, especially soluble fiber. In addition to providing digestion health benefits, eating ...

An easy, prep-friendly breakfast option that’s protein AND veggie-packed! These Sausage Hash Brown Egg Muffins make for a tasty and satisfying reheat-and-eat breakfast. Plus, it can be made with veggies you have on hand. They’re Whole30 friendly and dairy-free (although if you please, add some cheese). This post was created in partnership with the Minnesota … Read More The post Sausage Hash Brown Egg Muffins appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians.

Have you ever felt like creating healthy eating or lifestyle habits felt like another thing that you needed to check off on your to-do list? You know, when you have those feelings of, “Ugh, I  have  to cook dinner and I really don’t want to.” Or maybe, “I just want to curl up on the couch with my dog and Netflix, but I  have  to go to the gym.” We all have those moments from time to time — we’re humans and that’s okay! But if you’re feeling this way  every  day or  most  days, then you may have this idea that your healthy habits are just another to-do list item. Workout Eat veggies Meditate Even for those of you who love lists (looking at you Virgos!), this can really take away from the purpose of practicing healthy habits and can make it much more challenging for you to stay motivated and follow through every day. A healthy lifestyle isn’t meant to be another list of things to check-off in your day. Yes, a healthy lifestyle ...

Corona Virus Or Covid-19; The Truth You Need To Know With the ongoing lockdown situation nowadays, the most common thing that we hear all day is Corona Virus. The most upsetting word that has brought the entire nation to a halt is COVID-19. While on one side, the internet is filled with facts and figures, we are slowly realising that some of them can be really deceptive and scary. We at IWB decided to help our readers get out of stressfull thoughts thus here we are with facts about ‘Corona Virus Or Covid-19; The Truth You Need To Know’ . Fear of testing Positive- Interestingly for once after a long time in our lives the word ‘Positive’ has arrived with such a negative and depressing feel. But let us assure you, take a dep breath, if you are tested positive with coronavirus, it does not mean that you are going to die. Most of the patients recover as the death rate is only 3%. So, this is just a form of mild illness. But that doesn’t mean we stop being safe. Which mask to use an...

Breakfast has never been better thanks to these Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Banana Waffles. Made with just 10 ingredients, they’re kid-friendly, irresistible, and perfect for keeping in the freezer when you want a quick and healthy breakfast. Top them with fresh fruit and an extra drizzle of peanut butter for an extra-special breakfast treat. This post … Read More The post Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Banana Waffles appeared first on The Real Food Dietitians.

The six-step guide you need to cook efficiently and save time in the kitchen! The number one reason we hear for why people don’t cook meals at home is time. Either they don’t have time to meal prep or they can’t find the time to prepare their meals daily. We hear you and we want to help! These simple tips and tricks will allow you to save time and cook efficiently. From setting up your workspace to grocery shopping hacks, we’ve got you covered from start to finish in seven simple steps. How To Cook Efficiently and Save Time You don’t need any special tools or education to cook efficiently and well, you just need a little bit of knowledge and practice. Follow these steps the next time you head to the grocery store so you can speed things up without sacrificing the quality of your finished product. Step 1: Utilize The Grocery Store Salad Bar Hear me out. When I say use the grocery store salad bar, I don’t mean that you should purchase a pre-made meal daily instead of cooking at ho...