Nutrition

Nutrition tips and resources brought to you by Certified Nutrition Educator Abby Bliss White.

Detox is not a Scary Word

by abbybwhite March 9, 2014

Happy Spring Forward Everyone! It is starting to look a lot like Spring outside.  The birds are chirping, the flowers are starting to bloom and now with the time change we will get to enjoy more sunlight too. The shift in seasons, makes me feel invigorated and ready to make changes.  How about you? That […]

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Healthy Snack Ideas

by abbybwhite March 3, 2014

Good Morning and Happy March! Today, I am going to talk about healthy snack ideas to tame those cravings for unhealthy things. It happens to even the healthiest of us- cravings! Often when a craving hits, during the afternoon slump or in the evening after dinner, we get the urge to snack. Snacking can be […]

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The Beauty of Beets

by abbybwhite February 23, 2014

Beets are one of my absolute favorite root vegetables. They are not only beautiful but they are packed with: Antioxidants Calcium Iron Magnesium Fiber Vitamins A and C and Folate, which is key for new cell growth and healing They also contain a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains, a powerful class of antioxidant that […]

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Coconut Oil versus Olive Oil

by abbybwhite February 16, 2014

Good Morning and Happy President’s Day weekend! This week I was asked to share my thoughts on Coconut Oil versus Olive Oil, which I am more than happy to do. Keep the questions coming.  I am here to help! So let’s dive in to the nitty gritty of good fats. First, I am a huge […]

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Happy Valentine’s Week + The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate

by abbybwhite February 9, 2014

Hello Everyone!  My name is Abby Bliss White and I am a Health and Hormonal Balance Coach, Yogi, Personal Trainer and all-around food geek!  I am the owner of Bliss Holistic Health and specialize in helping women (and some men) balance their hormones, boost their metabolism and lose weight, naturally.   I am thrilled to be […]

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Boost Your B’s to Combat the Winter Blues

by cassandra December 14, 2013

B’s Are Mood Boosters Some of us get moodier in the winter and there are a number of possible factors. Increased sugar intake, shorter days, less sunlight leading to lower levels of vitamin D and the stress of the holidays. The evidence is mounting that B vitamins are great mood boosters, so you might want […]

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Cabbage for Colds

by cassandra December 4, 2013

Cabbage for Vitamin C Cabbage is a fabulous winter vegetable, perfect to add as a side dish to many meals, warming and hearty. One cup of cabbage gives you 50% of your daily vitamin C, and is full of cancer fighting phytonutrients. Mix up the types of cabbage you cook with and try green, red, […]

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Olive Oil and Ibuprophen

by cassandra November 5, 2013

Food Really is Medicine Have you ever tasted fresh, high quality olive oil and noticed a slight burn at the back of your throat? It turns out that’s a very good thing. The compound that creates that biting sensation at the back of your throat is called oleocanthal and it has the identical effect as […]

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Kefir for Protein and Beneficial Bacteria

by cassandra October 31, 2013

Use delicious goat milk kefir in smoothies for its tangy taste, beneficial bacteria, and high calcium content. For many people, it’s easier to digest than cows milk. Similar to yogurt, kefir is a cultured dairy beverage that uses  strains of bacteria which create a juicier yogurt-like beverage that you can drink or use as a […]

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When It Rains – Take Your D’s

by cassandra September 30, 2013

I loves me some Vitamin D!! Vitamin D is a hormone that plays a central role in metabolism and muscle, immune and neurologic functions. It reduces inflammation, and prevents cancer among many other subtle and complex duties. Now that the rains are here, we will no longer get enough sun exposure for out bodies to […]

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