Nutrition Matters, LLC

01/28/2021

#allnutritionmatters

01/19/2021

Happy National Popcorn Day!
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While popcorn has long been considered by many to be a healthy snack - as long as it’s not loaded with butter and salt - corn production has been subsidized by the government since the 1970s.
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I’m all for helping to support our #farmers any way that we can! But when 🌽 was first overproduced, we got innovative and made it into many new products - with many of those new products being “food”.
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High fructose corn syrup (aka HFCS) is one such example.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, “HFCS increases your appetite and it promotes obesity more than regular sugar”.
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“It also contributes to diabetes, inflammation, high triglycerides and something we now call non-alcoholic fatty liver disease”, according to Dr Hyman.
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This is a something that is not only sold as a product itself in just about every grocery store, but it is also sold to food manufacturers as an ingredient to use in their packaged products!
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Look on most packaged food labels and there is a good chance you will find HFCS listed as an ingredient.
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How can we help the farmers farm different crops and produce more health-promoting #plants for us instead of more of what is making us sicker Americans?
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But even if these harmful ingredients won’t go away, you still have FREE WILL.
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At any time you can #choose to eat foods that support your #health and well-being instead of foods that do damage! 🎉
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There is power in your fork and you have more power than you know. #choosewisely
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#savethefarmers #functionalnutrition #foodismedicine #empowered #empoweredwomen #eatlocal #eathealthy #eatyourveggies #allnutritionmatters

01/16/2021

Nutrition Re-Boot Program at 7:30 pm on January 17 (Sunday) - Nutrition Matters, LLC

HURRY - STARTING TOMORROW!
Visit our website for more info and to register.

Class details and reservation on our Punchpass website.

01/09/2021

BIG EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT TO SHARE!
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#bergencountynj #bergencountymoms
#wyckoff #wyckoffmoms #ridgewoodnj #franklinlakesmoms
✅ AllNutritionMatters.com for details

01/08/2021

I’m so grateful to be featured alongside these other fantastic women in the January 2021 issue of #wyckofflivingmagazine for their “Women in Wellness” article.
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Thank you @bergenneighborsmagazines and @briellebleeker for inviting me to be a part of this. I’m so appreciative for all of the work you do to #connect each other in our community and beyond. 🙏🏻
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#wellness #wellnessjourney #functionalmedicine #dietitian #registereddietitian #bergencountynj #empoweringwomen #empowerment #cometogether #womensupportingwomen #womenentrepreneurs

01/02/2021

Happy New Year! Rather than make a bunch of new #resolutions, how about just taking one small step towards a healthier new YOU! You can #begin #anywhere with anything. Pick one thing you’d like to do better with and just begin with that.
#bringon2021 #newyearnewyou #newyear #byebye2020 #outwiththeold #inwiththenew #empowered

12/24/2020

Holiday Humor! 🤣
For those of you celebrating Christmas, who has their #cookies ready for #santa tonight?
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#merrychristmas #holiday #humor #dietitan ##holidayhumor #eatyourveggies #vegan #functionalnutrition #havefun #allnutritionmatters

12/23/2020

2020 has certainly provided us all with some challenging times. Yet, rather than get down about it, I invite you to consider the lessons that have come out of this past year. What growth opportunities can you find for yourself as
...an individual
...a friend
...an employee
...someone in a leadership role
...a parent
...someone working on the frontlines
....or any other situation that resonates with you.
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Challenge yourself to find the good in something, no matter how small it may seem. It’s still something....and that matters.❤️💫❤️💫❤️
#allnutritionmatters #silverlinings #holiday2020 #selfcare #compassion #suicideprevention #nevergiveup #hugs #keepyourchinup #love #meditation #gowithin #healthylifestyle #heal #yoga #kundaliniyogateacher #justbreathe #empoweringwomen #empowerment #suport #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #happyholidays2020

11/26/2020

I started this tradition with my kids a few years ago - we write things that we are grateful for in a sharpie marker all around a pumpkin. We try to add one new item each day leading up to Thanksgiving. Then, we use this as part of our centerpiece on the table (or if the pumpkin is too big for the table, we would leave it at the front door to welcome everyone when they arrive.)
Practicing gratitude and thankfulness helps us keep things in perspective and focused on what matters most to us.❤️
What are your traditions?
Wishing everyone a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!
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#allnutritionmatters #gratitude #happythanksgiving

11/15/2020

I know you’re very busy. I get it. You’re running around like crazy trying to get it all done! But aren’t you worth it? I think so. I think you deserve to give yourself the very best. No time to prepare nourishing meals? Stop. Make some time to treat yourself well. It takes just as much time to grab an apple as it does to grab some chips. Treat yourself with love and respect because it’s your birthright and you deserve it!
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For quick tips to get nourishing food on your plate fast, visit our website:
www.AllNutritionMatters.com
to learn more about our clean eating challenge!
FREE resources!
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#allnutritionmatters #selfcare #selflove #selflovejourney #womeninbusiness #raiseyourvibration #kitchen #foodismedicine #cleaneating #clean #nourishingtraditions #iknowyoucan #inspiration

11/04/2020

Hmmm. Wondering what I should do with my leftover treats from Halloween. 🤣😂
Any ideas?
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#justforfun #happyhalloween

10/28/2020

Little things that you do each day can add up to a big shift in what your future life will be. You might think taking a few minutes for yourself is insignificant but making yourself a priority is never a waste of time.
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#babysteps #allnutritionmatters #positivevibes #staythecourse #progressoverperfection #yougotthis

10/22/2020

I can’t remember where I first saw this picture but at the time it really struck me and so I saved it. Today I came across it again while looking for something else and it gave me pause as I thought of all of the people who are struggling with #mentalhealth and how rates of #suicide have increased over the past 6 months. 😔
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There is so much turmoil in the world lately and for some, it seems too much of a burden to bear. People are struggling with how to cope with illnesses, loss of friends or loved ones, loss of a job, social injustice, or major shifts in routine. 😷
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I think about how much extra stress everyone is experiencing lately. 🥺
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I remember how many times I’ve heard people tell me that they have gained unwanted weight, find themselves stress eating, or how tired they are from lack of adequate sleep. 😔
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Then I think about what can be done to help reverse this and bring more ☮️ to all.
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I’m reminded how a deficiency (or even an insufficiency) of vitamins such as.....
B12
B6
Folate
Omega-3 fatty acids
and Vitamin D
can be linked to depression, fatigue and a host of other health problems.
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Poor diet + Chronic stress = increased likelihood to have some sort of nutritional deficiency or insufficiency - because even if you think you are getting enough good nutrition, you may be having problems absorbing those nutrients adequately to meet your body’s needs. 💡
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Part of the solution?
✅ Take time for yourself to #eatclean meals with health supporting ingredients. (Check out our website for free recipes and meal plans to support you!)
✅ Manage your #stress levels with #relaxation techniques such as #yoga #breathwork or #mantra (Try a virtual yoga class with us! Schedule is posted on our website)
✅ Support your #true self again and get back to effective #selfcare so you can regain, #reclaim or #maintain your #health and #wellness.
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Because you are worthy of living a life with #optimalhealth and #wellness. You deserve to thrive! ❤️❤️❤️
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#stigmafree
#kundaliniyoga
#mentalhealthawareness
#selflove
#empowered
#findyourtribe
#community
#communitylove
#allnutritionmatters
#wyckoffmoms
#bergencountymoms
@wakeupwithmarci
@neverendthefightdcm
#support
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10/19/2020

Need to Spark Creativity? Go on a Walk.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/smart-living/need-to-spark-creativity-go-on-a-walk/ar-BB1a6JDH?ocid=msedgntp

Creative inspiration is only a short stroll away. The post Need to Spark Creativity? Go on a Walk. appeared first on Reader's Digest.

09/24/2020

Picking green beans from my garden! Tell me how you make your green beans delicious!

09/11/2020

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
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We are now offering virtual yoga classes online!!! 🧘‍♀️
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In September 2019, I had the pleasure of beginning a Teacher Training program at #osheayoga to become certified in Kundalini Yoga. Never would I have imagined that we would be finishing this program online due to a worldwide pandemic!
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Despite these challenges, the program ran smoothly and after 10 months of intensive training, I am proud to say that I am now fully Certified to teach Kundalini Yoga classes.
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Functional nutrition is all about getting to the root cause of imbalance in order to promote optimal health in the body. However, I feel I’ve always innately known that optimal health is about more than just what we eat.
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The best health promoting foods won’t have the same impact on us if we are totally stressed out or feeling angry, sad, overwhelmed or even resentful most of the time.
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The technology of kundalini yoga has the ability to heal parts of our body and energy system that food alone cannot, which really supports my mission of helping people discover overall wellness within themselves. It’s why ALL of the ways that we nourish ourselves - including body, mind and #soul - really do matter as we seek optimal health and wellness. ✅
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We are so excited to be able to offer another way to support your wellness journey! 😁
Check out our website for more about kundalini yoga, our yoga class schedule and booking a class.
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With Gratitude, Sat Nam! 🙏🏻

09/09/2020

The most health promoting foods will still have a hard time keeping you healthy if your thoughts remain toxic.
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While much of our health is determined by what we eat, it’s also impacted by what we think and how we act. Our body, mind and soul are all truly connected. #bemindful #bekind #positiveenergy
#meditation #kundaliniyoga #yogateacher #integrity #allnutritionmatters #gowithin
#breathe #balance #wellness #healthjourney #resilience #nofear #meditate #bergencountynj #bergencountymoms

08/15/2020

Harvest overload from your garden? I had an explosion of zucchini. Can’t let those gems go to waste! Freeze what you can’t use now so you can enjoy it later. Some are sliced to make an easy veggie bake later. Some are shredded to use later in zucchini bread or other recipes.
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What else can I use shredded zucchini for? Mix with shredded sweet potatoes to make hash browns? Any ideas or recipes to share??
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@russfarr @christarta @abmasfarm
@ Bergen County, New Jersey

08/12/2020

All Nutrition Matters
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AllNutritionMatters.com
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08/07/2020

Emotional Eating: How Emotions Influence Your Eating Behaviors | Nutrition Stripped

Interesting article...

Here you can determine whether or not you're frequntly emotionally eating and how to address it in a healthy, sustainable way.

08/03/2020

I’ve been loving my CSA @abmasfarm and really appreciate how fresh the ingredients are each week. It’s such a gift! All of these veggies, fruits and herbs grown from the earth and nature-packed with healing goodness! YUM!
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#grateful #farmer #thankyoufarmer #liveyourbestlife #respect #foodismedicine #allnutritionmatters #eatyourveggies #buylocal #supportsmallbusiness #supportfarmers #soulnourishment #feedyoursoul #functionalnutrition

07/22/2020

Kayaking on the lake. #peaceful #selfcare #sunsets #lakelife #lake #allnutritionmatters

07/22/2020

Besides food, what other ways are you nourishing yourself? 2020 so far has proven to be an unprecedented year. Our world is experiencing so much stress in so many ways. 🌎 🌍 🌏
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Of course our health is dependent on the quality of foods that we choose to eat to nourish our body. 🥦
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Yet even if we are eating the “healthiest” foods, our health can still be negatively affected by too much stress. Coping well with the stress in our lives is a crucial piece to experiencing good health and how we process our emotions plays an important role in our ability to manage stress.
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Are you easy to anger? Get annoyed easily? Find people or common situations irritating?
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How does this make you feel in your body? Tense? Anxious? Nauseous? Headache? 🤢🤕
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How do you deal with these feelings?
- Are you reaching for a cigarette 🚬?
- Do you stress eat? 🍨 🍦 🍪
- Do you reach for an alcoholic beverage? 🍷 🍺
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Are you now experiencing the “quarantine fifteen”??
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It’s so important to take some time for yourself and remember to nourish your body and soul in other health promoting ways that may not always be about food. This is the complete wellness package that is required for optimal health.
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I enjoyed a #hike with some #friends and some online #kundaliniyoga classes this week.
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What will you do this week to relax and manage the stress in your life?
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#selfcare #hike #nature #functionalnutrition #kundalini #friendship #yoga #meditation #walkingmeditation #timeforme #timewithfriends #allnutritionmatters #walk #drugfree #alcoholfree #mindfulness #mindfulliving #onedayatatime #2020 #resilience #be

07/13/2020

A beautiful summer night with my family. ❤️
#grateful

07/05/2020

Happy 4th! Do you remember sparklers when you were a kid?
#weekendfun #july4th

06/29/2020

How we think of ourselves is just as important as how we feed ourselves @allnutritionmatters
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The first three words you see in this picture become your mantra for the day. “I AM........”
What are your words??
Share in the comments below.
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06/27/2020

Fresh peas from the pods!
Thanks @abmasfarm

06/16/2020

The most nourishing of foods are created by nature to work harmoniously with our bodies. When was the last time you slowed down enough to really enjoy your meal?
Nature can’t be rushed to do its magic for you.
Slowing down enough to prepare a nourishing meal and enjoying it shows your appreciation of the miracle in how food was created for you.
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#loveyourfood #allnutritionmatters #functionalnutrition #nature #functionaldietitian #balance

05/22/2020

Cauliflower offers such great health benefits! But how can we keep it from turning brown so quickly? Here are a few tips to help keep your cauliflower lasting longer:

👉🏻 Unwrap whole cauliflower as soon as you get home from the store and transfer it to a loosely sealed plastic bag with a paper towel tucked in It to absorb any extra moisture. This is usually good for a week or a little longer in a well-regulated fridge.

👉🏽 It’s best to store it in its whole form until ready to use. It can be precut and stored in the fridge as well but it is best to use it within 4 to 7 days.

👉 Don’t wash it until right before you are ready to use it. The moisture can cause it to brown quicker.

👉🏿 While it can be stored at room temperature for about 2 to 4 days, it’s best kept in the fridge.

👉🏼 While a few brown spots, if caught early, can be cut off and the remaining cauliflower still used, you’ll know it’s gone bad if the brown spots have taken over and spread all over the cauliflower head.

👉🏻 You can always freeze your cauliflower to use at a later time. While you can freeze it raw, blanching it before freezing in hot water will help to preserve the nutrients. Also, recommend cutting it up into pieces before freezing - easier to store this way because it takes up less space in your freezer and then is easier to use when you take it out later if it’s pre-cut.

Q: What about if it already started to get a few small brown spots on it, can you still eat it?

A: Yes! They are harmless and you can still cook with it too, as long as the spots do not have a dark color or have turned mushy or of course, moldy.

05/19/2020

Does stress have you looking for something sweet? Try these Orange Date Energy Bites instead of grabbing that chocolate! ;-)

05/08/2020

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Cauliflower

PRO TIP: Cut up some cauliflower and store it in a plastic bag until ready to use. Then there is less mess which means less clean-up when you mix this all together in the bag you are storing it in! Pour it from the bag right into the Air Fryer for cooking and you've got quick, easy and delicious cauliflower! Enjoy getting more of these cancer-fighting cruciferous veggies on your plate! :-)

05/02/2020

Weston A. Price Foundation

Wow!

We looked for some news that we can celebrate, and this fits the bill!

05/02/2020

Healthy food: The unexpected medicine for COVID-19 and national security

Great article regarding how we currently approach sickcare...err, I mean “healthcare” in the US.

It’s amazing what getting back to our roots of nourishing foods can do for our health!

https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/493127-healthy-food-the-unexpected-medicine-for-covid-19-and-national-security?fbclid=IwAR07Q4FQTf7fT28auQo0dvZHbYZvOSF0m-M9zvVsysDaajWPBKCsM65FR1s

America needs to refocus its agriculture, and add to medical training the nutritional and lifestyle medicine that prevents chronic diseases.