Monika’s favorite Green Smoothie
In a blender cup, add: 1 large handful of spinach, kale or mixed smoothie greens ½ banana, frozen ½ cup frozen mango chunks 1 tablespoon almond butter ¼ cup collagen powder (20 grams protein!) ½ cup plain, low-fat kefir Blend and add water until desired consistency is reached! Share This Article
The Power of Body Composition Scans: Personalizing Your Path to Optimal Health
In the realm of health and fitness, the journey to optimal well-being is marked by a multitude of factors beyond the “overall weight” number on the scale. Enter body composition scans — a tool that offers a deeper understanding of our bodies’ composition, including vital measurements like visceral fat and lean muscle mass. In this […]
Natural Aphrodisiacs: Balsamic Chicken with Figs
In the spirit of February and Valentine’s Day we are focusing on aphrodisiac foods! Do they really work to increase libido and help “set the mood?” When looking at the nutritional content of proclaimed aphrodisiacs, there is some truth to these claims. Here are some of the physiological effects that aphrodisiac foods may have on […]
Protecting Women’s Hearts: A discussion of a gender specific dynamics of heart health
Cardiovascular Disease, which includes both heart attack and stroke, remains the number one cause of death in Women in the United States. In fact, more women die from heart disease and stroke than the subsequent five causes of death combined! Unfortunately, despite robust public health campaigns, still only 44% of women recognize cardiovascular disease as […]
Navigating the Complexity of High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
A correlation between high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels and the risk of dementia has become a focal point for research and a topic of casual conversation due to widespread interest and recent publications in mainstream media. A study titled: Association of plasma high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level with risk of incident dementia: a cohort study of healthy […]
Exploring the Intimate Link Between Women’s Sexual Health and Heart Health
There has been growing recognition of the interconnectedness between various aspects of women’s health. One particularly intriguing area of research that has emerged is the intricate relationship between women’s sexual health and their cardiovascular well-being. Studies suggest that understanding and addressing women’s sexual health may have implications for assessing their risk for heart disease. While […]
Embracing Dry or Damp January
As we ring in the New Year, the traditional talk of “Dry January” starts popping up in the media and casual conversation. The concept of abstaining from alcohol for a period, often after a season of over-indulgence, has become a popular resolution over the past few years. Beyond its popularity, the decision to mindfully abstain […]
Soda Water & Bitters
This no-frills mocktail matches the appearance of a whiskey cocktail such as an Old Fashioned without the sugar or booze. Try different flavors of bitters to switch up the taste profile! Ingredients: 4 oz soda water3-4 dashes bitters to taste (Angostura or orange bitters are excellent!)1 wedge of orange or lemonIce for serving Directions: Fill […]
Grapefruit Thyme Sparkler
Adapted from The Mindful Mocktail Makes 1 full mocktail with enough honey thyme syrup for 4 mocktails Looking for a non-boring way to spice up your Friday night without the hangover or sugar bomb of traditional cocktails or mocktails? Look no further than this deliciously simple grapefruit and thyme fizz. Ingredients: 1 cup water¼ cup […]