Real Talk
Welcome to my Real Talk conversation board! This space is where I share news and break down some of the more pressing, exciting + relevant conversations we are seeing come up about nutrition and health. Follow along with all the talk.
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Check out Anita’s conversation with Ami Thakkar Raval. She offers Nutrition 101 and helps Ami navigate nutrition hot topics!
Let's go Bananas!
Did you know that bananas have several positive benefits? Believe it or not, they are actually a powerhouse of a fruit!
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
1) Excellent dietary source of potassium, B vitamins and fiber (pectin starch)
2) Contain antioxidants that could aid in a mood boost
3) Contribute to less exercise induced cramping or soreness
A medium banana is about 100-105 calories. Pair it with a 1 Tbsp of nut butter and you have a well-rounded snack!
The Benefits of Interval Training
Interval training may sound more daunting than it appears. However, when you are pressed for time and you want to make the most of a workout, intervals are a great way to challenge the routine. By integrating periods of highs and lows, you work to push your heart rate above a normal zone thus allowing for an EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) burn to allow for an increase of calories burned within the next 24-48 hours. You do not need to engage in a true high intensity interval training class, but rather could plan for a 20 min jog with 10 30-second sprints spaced out. Try it!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I always like to share some health tips for women to keep their stress levels manageable. For many, stress manifests itself in negative ways. It permeates our health and can be a powerful trigger.
Here are 4 ways to help manage daily stress:
1. Make a list of everything you want to get done in a day; Prioritize the list to pick 3 things you know you will get done
i.e. Cook dinner, Workout, Answer Emails OR Book appointments needed, Schedule Kids Logistics, Meal Prep
2. Take 30 minutes a day for yourself
i.e. workout, steam shower, catch up with a friend, read, watch a show
3. If it will matter in 5 years, don’t spend any more time thinking about it
i.e. Try to not waste time in your day having unnecessary conversations
4. Slow down
Plan out your day – create a timeline and schedule breaks in between
i.e Give yourself buffers between scheduled calls/ work calls/ transit time / meal consumption
