Spring cleaning - Teri Gentes

FOOD ADDITIVES - You'll be shocked

3/7/2023

I've been an information, research junkie for a long time in my quest to cultivate optimal health and an optimal life. Sure living long is great, yet living with great health is most important!

This post is in the works yet I've decided to share it right away as my focus this week with social media posts is on raising awareness to the hidden ingredients in our food that are wreaking havoc on our health, the health of our kids and the very provider of this essential called food - MOTHER EARTH. The food industry is very, very deceptive. Be informed rather than duped.

Thanks to The Daily infographic for this fabulous infographic.

SECRETS to GLOWING SKIN AND SHINY, HEALTHY HAIR

3/3/2023

Stress management, diet, hydration and circulation (think movement/fitness) are all part of the path to radiant skin and healthy hair. Be sure to attend to each aspect, most importantly ensuring you are well nourished. A well nourished body is integral to all aspects of our health.

The foods in this list below have been shown to be extremely beneficial for skin and hair health. All play a role and variety is crucial to ensure you access a full spectrum of nutrients. As important is good digestion, assimilation, and utilization of the foods you are consuming. This means eating in a relaxed state and enjoying your meal. Ideally with loved ones.

Now, read on and invite these foods into your dietary regime. You may be surprised with some of the foods in this lineup. Particularly, the first one.

MORE SNACK IDEAS TO LOVE

2/3/2023

February is a focus on heart health!
Let's do this physically and emotionally.

These snack ideas are wonderfully heart healthy as well as being a perfect expression of love for self and food.

It's a perfect match and I've choose quick to make ideas as well as including some store-bought foods infused with flavor enhancers that are also nutrient boosting.

You'll create gourmet tasting food all about love. Love for yummy food that begets vibrant health enabling a more romantic life. Perfect for heart health in every way.

Click the image for Beet Cashew Crème Dip or buy beet hummus and top with lemon zest and pepper.

EATING ‘ESSENTIALS’ - LUNCHES TO LOVE at HOME or ON-THE-GO

1/31/2023

Dig in to fabulous made-in-minutes lunches geared to please adults and kids alike.
Focusing on big flavor, familiar ingredients, fast prep and easy-to-adapt recipes will have you acing your mid-day meal.

These whole-food creations are infused with fun, flavor and nutrient density and factor in common food allergies. Take away fabulous ideas and recipes you can use right away.
It's all about the yum factor keeping you eating well for life.

F%&# - ING WITH YOUR FOOD CHOICES

1/30/2023

Fear mongering rages on
and your food choices aren't exempt.
Don't eat this! Beware of... and the list is long.

Today let's chat about lectins because it seems the warnings are back in full force by one 'nutrition expert' in particular selling a book all about the deadly properties of 'LECTINS'. Before you eliminate the many foods that contain lectins, how about understanding exactly what they are and what the research has to say in this great article.

SMART SNACKING MADE SUPER EASY

1/3/2023

I am an eater, a snacker, a foodie and a healthie!
Yes, full disclosure. eating really good food, really often is a habit I am very okay with.

Like most, I often juggle time challenges. Likely not as demanding as some - (I just spent a few weeks with my son's family and my 9 month old grandson is insistent on walking and resistant to sleeping. This kept all of us hopping, most all of the time and preparing food and eating was something we did as time permitted.)

As someone accustomed to eating regularly, having a cache of ideas as well as stock on hand is essential. Below are some of my easy to make, go-to creations I think you will love. If you have favorites let me know. Let's inspire one another.

CRAVINGS AND NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES

12/12/2022

Are you plagued with out of control cravings for certain food or drink?
Does it feel like you have zero control over them?

To discover what they might mean read on and gain strategies to deal with these challenges. We’ve all been there. It comes on strong and it can be relentless and have you extremely motivated, agitated and even relentless to respond to it ASAP. What is it you ask? Why it’s the infamous craving and no you don’t need to be expecting to experience it. You know what I am talking about don’t you?

WELL DID YOU KNOW THIS?

Each of us has food tolerances in our body and no, this is not a typo – I do mean ‘tolerances’ and not intolerances. These have developed over the years from the foods we regularly eat that are highly processed, acidic and toxic to overall well-being. These foods react in our body like a drug. Even if we have negative consequences consuming them, we crave them and it keeps us going back for me. Often we may actually feel good eating them as they sate our addictive craving. However when the 'fix' wears off we need more.

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The COLLAGEN CONSIDERATION - Do we really need to supplement?

10/20/2022

Does it seem to you like there is always a new 'must have' product or potion to keep us strong, melt off the excess weight, fast forward muscle growth, erase wrinkles...?

SOLD AS THE NEW HEALTH HERO!
ESSENTIAL for aging without wrinkles, lovely locks, nails, and minimal joint pain!
What is it? Collagen.

And just what is collagen? Protein, one of the most abundant proteins in our body.

Read on for some good info on the best way to bump up your collagen levels.

Spoiler alert - its easier than you may have been led to believe and expensive supplements aren't the only source.

THE BASICS OF A FABULOUS SMOOTHIE BOWL OR SHAKE

8/22/2022

It's a fabulous all-in-one breakfast and can prepped in advance for a fast early morning blast.

The proverbial smoothie bowl - truly a delish way to launch your day with a full spectrum, whole-food, protein, fiber (aka quality carb) and whole-food fat rich blend offering a perfect opportunity to further enhance with bonus add-ins like liquid and powder supplements.

Take the time to learn the basic components of a smoothie bowl or shake you love and then adapt the ingredients as you wish. Let what you have on hand, what's in season, what you are longing for... be what inspires your morning blend. Responding intuitively to what your body needs is a wonderful way to eat. When you plan ahead and prep you can manage this even with a demanding agenda. How do you do it?

MATTERS OF THE MIND, MATTER!

7/7/2022

Vibrant health and well-being has long been my aim, personally and professionally.

Your state of wellness matters to me too. It's the reason I moved beyond fitness instructor to whole-self, lifestyle coach/consultant and educator decades ago.

We teach best what we must learn most, has long been a teaching I trust and it's rung true for me over the years.

My mission is to empower and enable you to cultivate your own optimal state of vibrant health and inner harmony. Some of my clients have done wonderfully with this while others have had, are having, a much more rocky journey. We all navigate the road to wellness in our own ways.

Typically their challenges relate to the conversations they have in their head, programmed by years of imprinted beliefs and resulting patterns of behavior indoctrinated by society, family, friends, work, religions, culture... These various beliefs and the accompanying inner dialogue and resulting habits are often fueled by the story they tell themselves. They go something like:

ARE ALL CARBS BAD? WHAT IF YOU CAN EAT THAT BREAD GUILT-FREE!

3/8/2022

How is it that so many smart, savvy, informed members of society can be so consumed with carb misunderstanding?

Well we can thank the food and drug industries for causing so much confusion for this has been one of their many modes of manipulating the public. Controversy and confusion breed conversation as well as complacency. To get to the bottom of the carb conundrum we need to talk about carbs. Not to worry, there are no carb calories to be counted simply by talking about them. The first question to address is this?

Amazing non-dairy cream, cheese, yogurt and dessert alternative's

1/26/2022

Are you one of them? Those proclaiming they are addicted to cheese? You are not alone.

Clients and students of mine have mournfully confessed they are addicted to cheese. They don't want to be yet it's out of their control they say. I get it, truly I do. The high fat, salty and creamy or sharp, raw or old cheese creations are designed to be additive. And if you've read the book by Michael Moss, Salt, Sugar, Fat you can attest to it not being 'your fault. Blame or lack there of aside, what can you do about this addictive that is wreaking havoc on your health?
Well I have some answers and better still, all kinds of options for you.

Read on for you are sure to be pleased and perhaps even relieved. There is hope.

This is just what you need to get a grip on getting better.

12/31/2021

Are you starting the New Year with grand intentions to do better?

Fabulous if so yet we all know, great intentions are only truly great with actual actions and consistent follow-through. Impressive, 'results delivering resolutions' need to be paired with daily, doable solutions that side-step whatever interfered with being/doing our best in the first place.

Those interferences could be as seemingly benign as thoughts like...
I'll do cuz 'it's good for me'. (Not always the best incentive if there is even the tiniest sense of sacrifice or deprivation.).

ARTHITIS - it's not just plaguing 'older' people nor a given condition with aging! Many factors trigger or tame chronic inflammation.

12/20/2021

You may have been lead to believe your body betrays you as you age.
Metabolism dwindles, memory fades, muscles weaken, joints ache and skin sags.
The thing is, it's not so much aging alone that causes all of this. Much of the time these issues are related to accumulated years of neglect and abuse.

When it comes to most common forms or arthritis - aka inflammation; diet and lifestyle play a major role in the development of challenges. This means you can get out ahead of it to minimize risk, and if already dealing with the symptoms, make changes to better manage it and minimize its interference with your enjoyment of life. There are some basic habit hacks to make.

ESSENTIAL SUPPORT for OPTIMAL HEALTH - Give your body what it needs!

10/16/2021

Most people tell me 'I eat pretty healthy, Teri' yet continue to suffer from numerous health challenges. How do you know if you are deficient in certain nutrients? Symptoms baby, symptoms.

There is a conversation your body is having with you and it's begging for your attention.
It shows up in the form of numerous symptoms. The more severe the symptoms, the more imperative it is for you to take action. It can be anything from aches and pains, acne, eczema, dry, flaky skin, brittle nails, coarse hair, numbness, muscle cramping, eyesight issues, and more.
Cleaning up your diet and supporting your healing with supplements are super ways to augment your overall health.

Even with healthy eating habits most of us deal with some nutrient deficiencies. In addition, life circumstances such as periods of added stress and seasonal changes impact our nutritional needs. Testing for nutrient deficiencies is a great way to determine if you are lacking in essential nutrients yet even before going this route, tune in to symptoms you are dealing with right now. Your body is quite likely giving you the information needed. With nutrient deficiencies, come a myriad of symptoms.

Below is a look at just some of the symptoms related to the most common deficiencies.

Teri Gentes - Whole Self Lifestyle Wellness
International Speaker|Self-care Coach|Author|Chef|Trainer|Ambassador
Certified Wellness and Nutritional Consultant, Personal Trainer,
Yoga and Group Fitness Instructor
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