Daniel Martinez RHN

12/10/2019

Maybe you were expecting to see a smoothie bowl on my page, perhaps a dairy free, gluten free, carb free, fat free, bowl of water.
Well no, what you see is my Sunday LATE night dinner. (Eating after 8pm oh no!!)
What a bad example I must be setting…
I’m here to tell you, health and wellness goes far beyond portraying a “picture perfect” life. It involves embracing the HUMAN EXPERIENCE. Create moments and memories with your loved ones, because let's face it, we are not around forever and tomorrow is never promised.
Every December 8th I drink a Black Tooth Grin, to honor the passing of one of my childhood heroes, Dime.
I didn’t want to go to the bar alone, so my brother tagged along. We got the chicken wings because they were on special, and after a few rounds we were full, happy and laughing. It was then that I realized that my brother and I don’t get to spend Christmas together very often, and this year he will be away.
This had become our unintentional Christmas dinner! Despite our food and beverage being considered “unhealthy”, I do NOT feel any GUILT or SHAME in showing it to you, because last night was about feeding my soul.
If you want to develop a healthier relationship with food, I Invite you to have a consultation with me.

12/09/2019

Do you ever eat something delicious, and a few moments later it feels like the gates of hell have opened up in your chest?

Heartburn. Its when our stomach acid is pushed back up our esophagus and makes us feel like we have swallowed razors. A common symptom of over indulgence, however high frequency can evolve into a much more serious condition.

What causes it?
*Hyper/Hypochlorhydria (high/low amounts of stomach acid)
*Excessive Fullness
*High Fat Meals
*Carbonated Drinks
*Coffee & Alcohol
*Spicy Food
*Stress/Anxiety
*Hiatus Hernia

How to get rid of it?
*Chew thoroughly & eat slowly
*Do not lay down after a meal
*Tbsp of aloe vera gel a few mins before a meal
*Don’t eat close to bed time
*Elevate the head end of your bed.
*Digestive enzymes

For more info on food, supplements, and strategies to get rid of your heartburn, shoot me a message!
@ Cave Cure & Therapies

12/08/2019

Sorry friends, the only magic in this world is in the form of Santa, and those head scratchy thingies.

Kale, quinoa, fancy nut butters, or cold pressed juices won’t make you lose weight if you are not eating the correct amount. In fact, the right amount of “bad” food will most likely result in more effective weight loss compared to the wrong amount of “good” food.

So how do we figure out how much we should be eating?
1. Calculate Basal Metabolic Rate (How many calories you burn a day at rest.)
2. Multiply it by the Harris Benedict Equation (Calories burned estimated by weekly activity)
3. Take your newly found maintenance calories and subtract 200-500 calories .
4. Create a nutrient dense meal plan with macronutrient ratios suited to your goals and lifestyle.
If all that sounds like gibberish, then step 5 will be the most important.
5. Hire me to take care of all of it for you ;)

What if I told you if there is a way to lose weight by increasing calories!?
I'll save that secret for a future post.

12/03/2019

Our Liver is as smart as our brain!

Our livers are tasked with over 500+ functions in our body, and although we cannot live without one, we are able to survive with only 30% of its cells. Also it is our heaviest organ!

It would be impossible to explain each function of the liver so let’s just focus on a few!

Digestion:
Creates bile to emulsify (breakdown) fats.
Stores and releases glycogen to fuel our bodies as needed.
Synthesizes protein to build & repair our bodies.

Elimination of toxins:
The liver takes fat soluble toxins and puts it through its detoxification pathways. This makes the toxins water soluble so that they can be excreted through our pathways of elimination. (F***s and Urine)

Toxin list in the picture above!

Your liver works overtime in keeping you healthy, treat it with care!
To find out what foods, supplements or lifestyle choices you can make to better the health of your liver, shoot me a message or find me at
@ Cave Cure & Therapies

11/26/2019

SCROLL TO SEE SKIN IMPROVEMENT!

Having struggled with acne for over 10 years, I tried scrubs, wipes, facials, antibiotics, gels, and even accutane. Nothing worked! In fact, most of the time it would damage my already sensitive skin.

So how did I fix my skin?
I realized that the issue needed to be tackled (Holistically) from multiple angles. By learning about acne, I put together a routine that has my face feeling clear, strong and healthy.

Here are a few tips I put into play.
To find out how I can help you with your skin, or to learn my full skin care routine with exact products, message me directly or find me at :)

Never pick/squeeze (hard I know..)
Clean sheets/pillow case
Always wash hair product before bed
Proper shaving techniques/products
Proper shampoo/body wash
High quality cleanser/moisturizer
Face washing techniques and tools
Sleep hygiene
Adequate nutrition
@ Cave Cure & Therapies

11/25/2019

The Truth About Oils!

If you are interested in healthy oils, you should know that olive oil is not your only option! In fact there could be a “better” option depending on what you are cooking!

To keep things simple, the two greatest factors you should consider when choosing an oil are an oil’s Smoke Point, and its Omega 3 content.
Typically the higher the Omega 3 content, the lower the Smoke Point.

For example, Flax seed oil is tremendously rich in omega 3’s however it should only be used for salad dressings or added to a smoothie since exposure to low heat can quickly make this oil go rancid. Even exposure to sunlight can damage this oil so it is best stored in your fridge!

On the other end of the spectrum, Avocado oil has the highest smoke point of any plant based oil at 520 degrees F. This makes it safe and ideal for grilling, roasting, frying and baking and as a bonus, it is loaded with heart healthy monounsaturated fats!

Remember that with everything, the danger is in the dose. Just because we consider something healthy, does not mean we should abandon the concept of moderation. Oils as very calorically dense at 9 calories per gram, and could very easily hinder your health and fitness goals!

To learn more about oils, omegas, or anything else fitness and nutrition related, shoot me a message, or find me at

11/20/2019

The philosophy behind holistic nutrition:
It is that our health, is an expression of the complex relationship between the physical, emotional, and environmental aspects of our lives.
As such, Holistic Nutritionists approach the betterment of health and management of illness through a whole person perspective.

In simple terms, no one person is the same. We all have a unique body to pair with our unique set of circumstances.

My job is to understand where you stand with your health, both physical and emotional. With the information that you provide me, I will construct a program that is specific to YOUR needs, YOUR life, and YOUR goals.

My mission is simple
To provide effective, and realistic, nutritional and lifestyle guidance. With an open heart and an open mind.
No judgement, No fad diets, no one dose miracles, no cookie cutter programs.

Send me a message anytime for more information, and to find out if I can help you!

My areas of focus include but are not limited to:
* Diet and Lifestyle Analysis
* Digestive Health
* Food Sensitivities
* Allergies
* Metabolic Repair
* Weight Loss
* Weight Gain
* Sports Nutrition
* Increasing Energy
*Inflammation/Injury Recovery
* Cardiovascular Health
* Bone Health & Osteoporosis Management
* General Nutrition Education
* Meal Prep & Meal Plan Support

11/19/2019