Recent research has shown that dietary fiber improves our mood. The gut-brain axis, which is the communication network between the gut microbiota and the brain, allows fermentation byproducts to produce neurotransmitters and reduce inflammation. Foods that are considered good sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), nuts and seeds.
Best Yoga Poses and Food for Healthy Digestion
Learn yoga and nutrition practices to support healthy digestion.
Make Your Own Sushi
This veggie sushi recipe is a fun and cost effective way to spend a summer night with friends and family. If you perfer fish in your sushi, just add it in!
4 Nutrients for Sore Muscles
Although muscle soreness is thought to be caused by a buildup of lactic acid, research has shown that this is not the cause. The cause of muscles soreness and stiffness is believed to be due to microscopic damage to the muscle fibers. However, there are ways to combat muscle soreness and inflammation through nutrition. What …
Challenge Recipe Week 3 | Trader Joe’s Inspired Summer Salmon Salad
Welcome to Week 3 of our May Recipe Challenge! To enter to win our Challenge, simply post the recipe you make to Instagram and tag @elevated.nutrition with #levelup. Post your recipe picture during May for our challenge to win a batch of Elle Bars. Elle Bars are pre-workout granola bars formulated by Registered Dietitian Eleanor …
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Challenge Recipe Week 2 | Sheet Pan Cashew Chicken
This quick and delicious recipe makes for a super simple family meal! All you really need is a sheet pan, chicken, vegetables, and soy sauce!
Challenge Recipe Week 1 | Sweet Potato Taco Soup
Simple plant-based taco soup recipe made using sweet potatoes, black beans, and whatever other veggies you have on hand! Perfect for Cinco De Mayo!
5 Best Habits for Working From Home
For the past few years I have grown Elevated Nutrition and Wellness from my home office, local coffee shop, libraries, hotels or strapped into plane seats destined for far off lands. I must say, it is not always the easiest space to grow a company. To be quite honest, its wonderfully distracting! But over the …
Kale and Clementine Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
https://youtu.be/Dz7Hi-sfUnc Learn how to make this tasty salad in under 10 minutes. It is an excellent option for meal prepping and a great way to increase your vegetable and fruit intake throughout the week! Sign up for my newsletter at ElevatedNutritionandWellness.com for recipes like this, healthy workshops and more! Just FYI I was converting this …
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Top 10 Immunity Boosting Tips!
Check out Elevated's Top 10 Immunity Boosting Tips! Click here to get the Immunity Boosting Guide that coincides with this video.