ILive, IBreathe Nutrition

02/01/2025

We embrace all diversity and culture here! ✨ In honor of , we’re celebrating the rich traditions of African American soul food—reimagined with healthy, nourishing ingredients! 🥘🌿 Join us on this journey as we highlight flavorful, wholesome alternatives while honoring the legacy of these iconic dishes. Stay tuned!

08/22/2023

Sometimes it can feel like stress is all around us. We are trying to meet more demands than ever, and our self-care routine gets pushed by the wayside.

That often means bad food choices and poor sleep habits, which lead to internal stress. When we eat things like white flour, sugar, and fried foods, we increase inflammation and stress hormone production.

Since sleep dramatically impacts our pituitary gland, lack of adequate rest means an increase in hormones like cortisol and the hunger hormone ghrelin. Ever wonder why you’re reaching for junk food the day after a poor night’s sleep? That’s why.

So we’re getting external stresses from our jobs, family responsibilities, financial worries, and many other places, then we’re compounding them with unhealthy lifestyle choices. The result is an epidemic of stress and increased risk for chronic diseases: everything from Type 2 diabetes to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and depression.

This is why having a way to manage your stress is so important. It can be yoga, meditation, walking, spending time in nature, taking a bath, cooking, etc. Pick something you can easily incorporate into your lifestyle, even just for a few minutes a day.

07/18/2023

Student hosts can network with peers behind the scenes, engage with Academy staff and meet leaders in dietetics while volunteering at FNCE®.

04/22/2023

3 ways you can give back this Earth Day 2023

•Ditch single-use plastics. An estimated eight million metric tons of plastic waste find their way into the oceans each year. Do your part to reduce plastic pollution by reducing your reliance on plastics and opting for reusable items such as utensils, straws, water bottles, and bags. ♻️
 
• Choose more sustainable foods. Did your know the United States is a global leader in sustainable seafood? Sustainable seafood is wild-caught or farmed seafood that is harvested or produced in ways that protect the long-term health of species populations and ecosystems. 🐟🎣

• Drive less. Instead of relying on your car to get you where you want to go, try walking or biking whenever possible. Fewer miles means fewer emissions being released into the environment💨🚶🏽‍♀️

Let’s all do our part this Earth Day and work toward making these changes!

Happy Earth Day 🌍

04/22/2023

Did your know?

•Around 2 billion people around the world do not have access to clean and safe drinking water

• Approximately 3.6 billion people which is about 46% of the world's population or 1 in 3 people
lack adequate sanitation services, according to a new United Nations World Water Development Report

Do your part this Earth Day and take the steps to help conserve our water

04/11/2023

If you are in the South Florida area May 6th, please join us for this special event! This is a free event! Link in bio to register!

04/11/2023

Join us for a Beach Clean up event on May 6, 2023! Click link for details below!

Come join us for a beach clean up day with local Dietitians and RDs2Be!

04/09/2023

Louisiana Style Dirty Rice!

Ingredients
* 1 /2 lb ground lean beef
* 1/2 lb ground turkey
* 4-5 cup of cooked Jasmine rice, prepared with low sodium better than chicken bouillon
* 1 tablespoon of chicken broth
* 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
* 1/2 yellow onion, diced
* 2 ribs of the stalks celery, diced
* 1/4 cup of flour
* 1 Tbsp avocado oil
* 3 bay leaves
* 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
* 1 Tbsp dried oregano
* 2 tsp dried thyme
* 2 cloves of minced garlic
* 1 1/2 tsp salt
* 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
* 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
* 1/4 tsp Paprika or Cayenne pepper

Instructions
1. Prepare Jasmine rice in a separate pot according to directions on the packaging

2. In a large skillet, heat cooking oil. Add ground beef and turkey and brown.�
2. As meat begins to brown, add diced bell pepper, onion and celery.�
3. When meat is fully browned, stir in herbs and spices except for parsley. Mix well. Add flour. Mix well again, making sure the flour coats the meat.�
4. Add broth and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any of the browned bits from the pan. Allow to simmer 5-8 minutes.�
5. Fold in rice and parsley. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve.

04/09/2023

Happy Easter Sunday! 🐣

Here is a guide to building a healthy diabetic plate this holiday

1. 1/4 of your plate contains a lean protein source (plant based proteins include beans, hummus or tofu)

2. 1/4 of your plate should include a starch choice (this includes complex grains or starchy vegetables such as wild rice, sweet potato, peas or pasta)

3. 1/2 of your plate contains non starchy vegetables (such as broccoli, roasted peppers, brussels sprouts)

Remembers to excluded any added sugars and opt for low calorie drinks 🥤

Make sure to follow the correct portion sizes as well to adhere to your recommended carbohydrate intake per meal 😀

04/04/2023

🥕Happy International Carrot Day 👩🏾‍🌾

Carrots have many health benefits. Here are some of them:

1. Good for eyesight: Rich rich in beta-carotene which is converted into vitamin A in the body, and helps to improve vision.

2. Boosts immune system: The high beta-carotene content in carrots helps to strengthen our immune system, and improves our ability to fight against infections and diseases.

3. Promotes healthy skin: Rich in antioxidants that help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals, and also help to prevent premature aging.

4. Carrots also contain vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and minerals such as potassium and calcium, which are essential for good health.

04/04/2023

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