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Tips For A Healthy Relationship With Food By Carina Sohaili

I have clients who know how to eat right but find it very hard to learn balance. Here are some tips I give them to help them establish a healthy relationship with food.

Be in tune with your cravings. Indulge in a balanced way and never deprive yourself. Depriving your body will only lead to a damaging cycle of binging and then more deprivation. Your body craves certain foods for a reason. Be in tune with what your body wants and eat a moderate portion consistently so it is not considered a forbidden food.

Eat mindfully, slowly and enjoy the process. Everyone is always on the go and has a million things to do. Make an effort to take time and chew each bite of your meal consciously while enjoying the food you put into your body. Learn to savor the few minutes you have to nourish yourself while taking a break from your crazy day.

Don’t extreme diet. Live an overall healthy balanced lifestyle. Extreme dieting is a recipe for disaster. Not only does it harm your body physically but emotionally it will take a toll on your true hunger levels. Diets do more damage than good – make gradual changes over time.

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The Perfect Pumpkin Patch Munch: Pumpkin Seeds by Carina Sohaili

It’s Halloween time! While you are spending your day at the pumpkin patch munch on some pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a great healthy snack. ¼ of a cup (a good snack size) contains 7g of protein, 230mg of potassium and heart healthy monounsaturated fat. Not to mention a variety of other minerals such as calcium, zinc and magnesium. The combination of protein and healthy fat will give you energy until your next meal without spiking your blood sugar levels. Pumpkin seeds also are an energy powerhouse containing a variety of different B-vitamins such as B12 and B6. If you are carving pumpkin save the pumpkin seeds and roast them later for a healthy Halloween treat. Don’t be afraid to spice up your seeds with some delicious metabolism boosting spices like cinnamon, cayenne pepper or garlic.

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Ways to Fight The Flu Through Food By Carina Sohaili

Nobody likes being sick. Start building up your immune system by incorporating these foods into your diet so you can be strong and vibrant through the holidays.

Vitamin-C boosting foods: red bell peppers, sweet potatoes, citrus fruits, dark leafy greens and strawberries.

Get your minerals, especially zinc. Some foods high in Zinc are peanuts, pumpkin seeds, squash, garbanzo beans, sesame seeds, dark chocolate and garlic. Go for some dark chocolate on Halloween since it is right around the corner.

Carotene rich foods help support the thymus gland (which supports your immune system). Colored vegetables such as carrots and squash are great choices as well as dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale.

Clean out your digestive track with live cultures of bacteria found in yogurt or kefir. FAGE Greek yogurt is my personal favorite.

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Cocktail Party Tools

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Never go to a party starving. Always have a healthy snack before (almonds are a great choice). When munching on appetizers make choices that will fill you up. Focus on foods that will provide you with fuel. Protein rich foods are great choices, some examples are thinly sliced turkey, shrimp cocktail and other fish or poultry. If you just want to munch, go for some veggies. Cheese is another good protein source, just in moderation. It is all about balance: choose a couple of treats that look appealing but save room for dinner later on. Do not just fill up on appetizers and think you will not be hungry for a real meal in a couple of hours. Be aware of how hungry you really are and mindful of your choices. Have a plan, be social, have fun and enjoy yourself!

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Metabolism: How To Speed It Up

What is metabolism? Metabolism is the amount of energy (calories) your body burns to maintain itself. Regardless of what you are doing (eating, drinking, sleeping) your body is constantly burning calories to keep you going. Everyone is different and has different metabolisms based on a variety of different factors such as your size, body composition, gender, age and genetics. Ways to increase your metabolism can be through exercise and eating more of the right types of food at the right times (smaller meals more frequently). One way to WRECK your metabolism is waiting too long between meals, skipping meals and excessive-extreme dieting. I work with clients to understand their specific body metabolism, and how to eat the right foods at the right times for their body. Everyone is different. Many clients are surprised that they can actually eat more of the right food and lose weight. Below are samples of some natural metabolism boosting spices, herbs and foods that can be easily added into your daily meals:

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*Cinnamon

*Dark Leafy Greens

*Jalapeno Pepper

*Poppy Seeds

*Garlic

*Ginger

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*Cayenne Pepper

*Oregano

*Grapefruit

*Mint

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Client Testimonial: Actress Charlotte Kirk

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“As an actress in Los Angeles part of my job is staying in shape. I wanted to get in shape in a healthy way but was so confused about all of the different nutrition advice and diet information I came across. Carina’s counseling sessions were tailored to my specific needs. I am originally from London where the lifestyle is very different. I am always on the go and Carina taught me how to fuel my body with the proper nutrition, make healthy choices and even tamed my sweet tooth! I have never felt better, looked better and been more confident. I love eating the right foods for my body. When Carina tells you that she will support you throughout the process and you will start feeling great from the inside out, she means it”

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I am so touched by Charlotte’s kind words and so proud of her!

* All of my clients always remain confidential unless they are excited and proud to share their success

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Fall Favorite: Pumpkin

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Pumpkin is a delicious, nutrient dense food and pumpkin seeds are one of my favorite snacks. I always believe in real, all natural and non-processed but I also know reality and that many people do not have time to prepare pumpkin. Canned pumpkin is a great healthy alternative. Whole Foods sells organic canned pumpkin all year round (you can find canned pumpkin at any local supermarket.) I love having a cup of warm pumpkin with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg as a snack, especially when it starts getting cold. Pumpkin can be eaten plain or mixed into dishes. Nutritionally pumpkin is packed with antioxidants and vitamins such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C as well as Vitamin-E. It’s also a great source of carotenes that convert vitamin-A within the body. Pumpkin is rich in B-complex vitamins that are vital for energy and minerals such as copper, calcium, potassium and phosphorus. Get creative with pumpkin, figure out different ways to add it into dishes – I enjoy making a pumpkin Greek yogurt sauce. Take an autumn adventure and spice up your fall foods!

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