Month: August 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN Prepare your own gingerbread spice latte at home using simple and healthy ingredients! Many coffee shop lattes contain large amounts of sugar, which can wreak havoc on our blood glucose levels. Constant rises and dips in blood sugar can lead to fatigue, irritability, lightheadedness, […]
August 31, 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN This is an easy blender soup, made from chopped and frozen butternut squash – less mess and time! Butternut squash happens to be an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants. Miso, or fermented soybean paste, is high in probiotics for excellent gut health. Enjoy […]
August 29, 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN This simple salad gets its flavor from fall produce – pears and beets! Pears are a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and copper. Pecans and pistachios balance out the nutrition content of this salad by adding healthy fats. This salad will please your […]
August 24, 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN The combination of frozen banana and frozen mango in this smoothie makes it nearly as creamy as an ice cream but with all the benefits from whole foods, nothing artificial and also free from added sugars. Bananas are high in fiber and potassium, while […]
August 22, 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN This tropical smoothie is refreshing, delicious, and perfect for hot days! Pineapple contains nutrients like vitamin C and may aid digestion due to its high content of an enzyme called bromelain. Cherries are high in antioxidants to fight inflammation and disease. Coconut is high […]
August 17, 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN This smoothie is the perfect balance of healthy fats, fiber, protein and carbs to keep you energized and full! Healthy fats come from the flax seeds and hemp seeds, both of which are good sources of omega-3s. Protein powder supports your daily protein needs […]
August 15, 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN In this creamy smoothie, kefir provides probiotics to benefit gut health. Kefir is a fermented milk drink, with texture and taste similar to a thin yogurt. Pear and pomegranate arils provide fiber for digestion, so this smoothie is a gut health cocktail! Adding protein […]
August 10, 2023
Published: August 9, 2023 Dietary fat has been villainized since the 1980s when a low-fat intake was found to be correlated with better cholesterol levels.1 This is when low fat or fat-free foods became increasingly popular. However, today we know that certain fats are not only essential, but may be beneficial in reducing the risk […]
August 9, 2023
Kyla Health By Maria Fernanda López Reviewed by Rae Brandenburg, RDN This unique combination of ingredients makes for a delicious smoothie! Plums, pears and oats are great sources of fiber which promote healthy digestion. Oats may also help lower cholesterol due to their high beta-glucan content, a form of soluble fiber that binds with cholesterol […]
August 8, 2023
Published: August 7, 2023 Carbohydrates (or “carbs”) have been villainized in favor of keto and other low-carb diets. While refined carbohydrates and high sugar foods can negatively impact health, whole food carbs are high in vitamins, minerals and provide our body with the energy it needs. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of […]
August 7, 2023