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You can’t outrun a crappy diet and still expect to lose weight. Exercise is most definitely important for your overall health; however, when it comes to weight loss, both exercise and following a healthy diet, like The Karina Method, is king.
Read MoreProtein is a must in each and every meal – it helps reduce calorie intake by promoting fullness and reducing overall appetite. Protein may even speed up your metabolism, decrease body weight and fat, and help control hunger hormones. It’s important to include smart proteins, and protein smoothies are an easy way to add protein into your diet.
Read MoreChoosing the right foods can lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, inflammation and triglycerides. The Karina Method is an extremely heart healthy diet that is filled with good-for-your-entire-body foods. Including these seven TKM foods into your diet will support your best heart health.
Read MoreThere’s no better time than now to get your winter-hidden-abs into spring break shape, but it’s going to take more than a few crunches or planks each day to get there. It takes following The Karina Method’s healthy diet, maintaining an active lifestyle, and increasing mindfulness to really see that definition pop. Here are SIX TKM tips that can help you achieve your new six-pack abs safely, efficiently and quickly.
Read More100 calories of cookies are not the same as 100 calories of broccoli. Different foods have incredibly different effects on your hormones, metabolism, hunger levels, cravings, the number of calories your body burns and your ability to lose overall weight. Add these ten TKM approved foods into your life today to help support your weight loss goals.
Read More80% is a big number. Unfortunately, it stands for the percentage of people who will give up on enthusiastic and aspirational resolutions of getting fit and losing weight even before the end of January. Here are TEN of The Karina Method’s Top Tips to help you finally make it well into February with your lofty health resolutions.
Read MoreWhether it’s New Year’s Eve, a party, a celebration, a dinner out or a quiet evening in… drinking alcohol may be on the menu and many worry that a few drinks will completely derail a healthy diet. It’s true that most popular cocktails are loaded with carbs, sugar and crazy amounts of calories. But don’t libation-fret just yet!
Read MoreIt’s easy to leave your healthy eating habits at home while traveling, especially with the constant temptations at airports, on planes and on the road. But if you put a little effort into packing and planning ahead with these must-have tips, you might just pull off sticking to a regret-free regimen of healthy snacks, meals and beverages and enjoy a great trip, too.
Read MoreIf you’re like nearly every other human on earth, you care about your long-term health, which means you should be taking a second look at your vitamin D intake. FYI: Most of us aren’t. It may be time to add more vitamin D into your diet.
Read MoreOne of my favorite sayings is, “You are what you eat.” Why not choose those foods that nourish every cell, increase your chances of staying healthy, support your overall health and wellness and create a body filled with vitality? Use this as a Vitamin “ABC” with food musts for your diet. Eat the rainbow and you’ll reap the benefits.
Read MoreIt’s time to stop this annual tradition. Get smart and have a strong and success-proof plan this year that starts well before the ball drops. You will not only feel great all holiday season, but you will already be rocking your resolutions come the 1st of the year and beyond.
Read MoreTis’ the season for reckless abandonment of your healthy diet and regimented workout schedule. Between November and January, most adults gain one to ten pounds and most never lose the added pack-on. Holiday weight is one of the biggest culprits to yearly weight gain. However, weight gain during the holidays is avoidable despite your long list of holiday parties, gatherings and the treats available around every corner. Find out my NINE tips!
Read MoreIt can be quite overwhelming to know which ever-changing health claims are backed by research and which you should definitely say no thanks to. Low carb. No carb. Gluten-free. Fat-free. High-fat. Protein only. Fasting. Blood type. Keto. Paleo. The list goes on and on. A plant-based diet is widely supported and focuses on eating fresh, whole ingredients. Research shows filling the body with minimally processed plant-based foods improves overall health and stimulates weight loss.
Read MoreSleep has been shown to support weight loss efforts, reduce your risk of developing many chronic illnesses, boost your immune system and even keep your digestion, brain and hormones healthy and humming. The great news is that there are great foods you can eat to help you get a better night’s sleep.
Read MoreAs a nutritionist, most would assume it’s a big no-no for our three children to eat tons of candy on Halloween. I know they will happily eat their fair share of candy, and then some. But, I start Halloween day smartly, making sure they are eating healthy meals and snacks, drinking lots of water and going into the evening feeling rested, hydrated, well-fed, strong and oh so excited.
Read MoreWater plays a major role in all aspects of our lives and is vital to our health and vitality. Our bodies contain around 60% water. But as wonderful as water is, water retention is not a great feeling and hinders most people from feeling their best. Getting rid of water retention and water weight is an important first step to any weight loss program especially if you want to feel light, energetic, lean and healthy.
Read MoreWhen it comes to talking about nutrients that are a must for a healthy body, fiber is almost always part of the conversation. However, fiber is not always well understood. Most people find it quite confusing to define fiber, recognize the types of fiber and the foods that contain each type, and know how much is needed to reap the benefits.
Read MoreShould juicing be part of your lifestyle and diet? Is juicing good or bad for you? Are the incredible nutritional claims the real deal? Read on for the top four juice benefit claims – Are they myth or reality?
Read MoreAs an Integrative Nutritionist, I’m no stranger to helping women battle through weight loss struggles, poor body image, food addictions and the life long battle with yo-yo dieting. However, if you asked any one of our three children to define the word, diet, each would say something about healthy eating.
Read MorePaleo and Keto are two very popular diets and both promise to help you lose weight and improve your overall health. What are their similarities? What are their differences? Which is better for helping you reach your weight loss goal? Let’s dive into what these two very much in-the-news diets truly are about and discover which may be better for your overall health.
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