Nutrition Blog

How To Keep Your Gut Health in Check

In Health and Wellness, Nutrition by Garcia Weight Loss July 1st, 2020

Your gut health plays an essential role in your overall health and well being. The digestive system is made up of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Your digestion is important because your body needs nutrients, such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, from food and drinks to work properly and stay healthy. Signs of an unhealthy gut Many factors play a role in gut damage. These can include high …

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The Guide to Healthy Carbs

In Nutrition, Weight Loss by Garcia Weight Loss January 20th, 2020

Anyone on a weight loss journey will tell you that carbs are bad. There are countless no-carb or low-carb diets out there that stress how horrible carbs are for weight loss. In reality, some foods with a high-carb value are actually very healthy. The trick is to understand the difference between a good carb and a bad carb while keeping moderation in mind as well. Carbs are a much-needed macronutrient that help sustain the body …

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Delicious Dessert Alternatives

In Health and Wellness, Nutrition by Garcia Weight Loss December 17th, 2019

Is 2020 going to be the year you cut back on sweets? It certainly can be with these delicious dessert alternatives! Your sweet tooth doesn’t have to derail your weight loss goals any longer. Cutting back on sugar is easier than you think, and you don’t have to sacrifice taste. Read on to discover delicious desserts that are safe to go back for seconds. Yogurt Parfait Can’t imagine dessert without your favorite ice cream? Give …

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4 Fad Diets to Avoid in 2020

In Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss by Garcia Weight Loss November 21st, 2019

Fad diets are ineffective diet plans typically brought to fame by celebrities. They have been around for years, but lately, it seems they are popping up all over the place. You see them in your favorite magazines, all over your social media timelines, and even your best friend swears her juice cleanse helped her lose 10 pounds. In reality, these fad diets are just that— a passing fad. Most fad diets only lead to temporary …

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Foods for Radiant Skin

In Aesthetics, Nutrition by Garcia Weight Loss October 14th, 2019

We all know that the food we eat has a direct effect on our well-being. Junk food makes us gain weight and feel sluggish while healthy food boosts our energy without weighing us down. But did you know that your diet can make a difference for your skin? A radiant, age-defying complexion could be yours by adding these skin-glowing foods to your regular diet. Good Foods for Skin Fatty fish: Fatty fish, such as salmon, are …

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Liquid Calories & Their Effect On Weight Loss

In Health and Wellness, Nutrition by Jay J. Garcia M.D. October 14th, 2019

What’s better than cracking open a cold can of bubbles on a hot day? Or pouring a tall glass of fruit punch by the pool? As refreshing as it sounds, the key to weight loss is steering clear of liquid calories. Liquid Calories And Weight Loss Whether you drink soda, juice, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages or other sweetened beverages, it’s a good idea to monitor your drinking habits. Finding out how many liquid calories you …

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5 Benefits of Fish Oil

In Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Supplements by Garcia Weight Loss October 9th, 2019

Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, a substance your body needs for healthy function but is unable to produce naturally. It is recommended that we consume at least two servings of fish a week to keep up on our omega-3s. If fish isn’t your protein of choice, you’re not alone. Luckily, fish oil supplements are readily available at most pharmacies and grocery stores and offer all of the omega-3 fatty acids your body …

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Healthy Halloween Snacks

In Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Weight Loss by Garcia Weight Loss September 30th, 2019

Halloween season brings a whole lot of unnecessary sugar to the table. We’re here to show you ways to stay healthy and on the right track during this spooky time of year. Halloween party food doesn’t have to be filled with processed sugars and fats. Check out these healthy Halloween snacks that are guaranteed fun and tasty! Boo-nana Ghosts Peel a couple of bananas, cut them in half, and insert popsicle sticks. Dip them into …

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Diet and Exercise for Healthy Bones

In Fitness, Nutrition by Garcia Weight Loss September 26th, 2019

Building healthy bones has been a topic of conversation since childhood. Remember your parents telling you to drink your milk and eat your vegetables so you would grow up to be big and strong? Our bones relied on this vital nutrition to reach optimum density. Bones are formed and strengthened from childhood into early adulthood. By a certain age, if you have not reached peak bone mass, you may be placed at a higher risk …

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Fats 101: The Good & The Bad

In Nutrition, Weight Loss by Garcia Weight Loss September 6th, 2019

There’s a reason super low-fat diets aren’t good for you. Our bodies actually need fats to function properly. They should make up at least 10% of our diets. It depends on the person; some people thrive on 10% while others need 20-35%. Unfortunately, the average American diet is much too high in fat – and not the good kind. So What’s The Difference? There are two primary groups of fats: saturated and unsaturated. In …