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Time for a Change

Written by missblasco on 18 de January de 2022. Posted in BLOG. No Comments on Time for a Change

Building Lasting Healthy Habits: How to Start and Stay Consistent Many people think “It’s time for a change” in January or September. These months often bring a sense of “new beginnings,” a chance to...

BLOG, HEALTH, LIFESTYLE, LOW CARB, NUTRITION

Healthy fats like nuts, salmon, olive oil and avocado in a white kitchen

Dietary Fats and Inflammation

Written by missblasco on 30 de November de 2021. Posted in BLOG. No Comments on Dietary Fats and Inflammation

Dietary Fats and Inflammation: A Biochemical Perspective on Modern Health For decades, public health messaging has consistently identified dietary fats as the primary culprits behind the global rise in cardiovascular...

BLOG, HEALTH, INFLAMMATION, LIPIDS, MISSBLASCO, NUTRITION, OMEGA 3

MACs (Microbiota-accessible carbohydrates)

Written by missblasco on 13 de September de 2021. Posted in BLOG. No Comments on MACs (Microbiota-accessible carbohydrates)

Understanding MACs: The Essential Fuel for a Diverse Microbiome In the field of clinical nutrition, we often discuss the importance of fiber. However, to truly optimize our metabolic health, we must look closer at a...

BLOG, FERMENTATION, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, MACs, MICROBIOTA, SPROUTS

Kefir with figs and walnuts in a white bowl

No Bread Breakfast Ideas

Written by missblasco on 19 de April de 2021. Posted in BLOG. 10 Comments on No Bread Breakfast Ideas

No Bread Breakfast Ideas: Healthy, Low-Carb, and Easy Options When we talk about a healthy breakfast, it is almost impossible nowadays to imagine it without bread or cereals. Yet, reducing or eliminating these foods...

BLOG, BREAKFAST, GLUTEN FREE, GRAIN FREE, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, LOW CARB, SUGAR FREE

Calcium, Vitamin D and K2

Written by missblasco on 16 de March de 2021. Posted in BLOG. 2 Comments on Calcium, Vitamin D and K2

Beyond Bone Health: Calcium, D3, and K2. As a nutritionist, I often see clients focusing on a single “star” nutrient. They want “more protein” for muscle or “more Vitamin C” for a...

BLOG, CALCIUM, HEALTH, K2, LOW CARB, NOURISH, NUTRITION, VITAMIN D

My 5 Essential Spices

Written by missblasco on 8 de January de 2021. Posted in BASICS, BLOG. 2 Comments on My 5 Essential Spices

My 5 Essential Spices for Health and Gourmet Flavor As a clinical dietitian and a passionate cook, I believe that the difference between a “healthy meal” and a “memorable culinary experience”...

ANTIINFLAMMATORY DIET, HEALTH, INFLAMMATION, LOW CARB, SPICES

How to Ferment Lemons

Written by missblasco on 11 de August de 2020. Posted in BASICS, BLOG, RECIPE. 10 Comments on How to Ferment Lemons

When you first hear about fermenting lemons, you might be skeptical. You might wonder: “What is the point of fermenting a lemon? Its natural aroma, sharp flavor, and acidity are already perfect.” I understand that...

BASICS, DRESSING, FERMENTATION, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, LEMON, LOW CARB, PROBIOTICS

How to Ferment Cucumbers

Written by missblasco on 30 de July de 2020. Posted in BASICS, BLOG, RECIPE, SALADS. 10 Comments on How to Ferment Cucumbers

Fermenting cucumbers is incredibly easy. Like almost any vegetable, the process is simply about preparing a brine and keeping the vegetables submerged in it for a few days. If you’ve been intimidated by fermentation...

BASICS, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, LOW CARB, PROBIOTICS

How to Make Sauerkraut at Home

Written by missblasco on 3 de July de 2020. Posted in BASICS, BLOG, RECIPE. 47 Comments on How to Make Sauerkraut at Home

Fermenting cabbage and other vegetables at home is something I wanted to do for many years, but for various reasons, I kept putting it off. A few months ago, I finally got into it, and the results have been so good...

BLOG, CHUCRUT, FERMENTATION, GUT HEALTH, LOW CARB, PROBIOTICS

How to ferment vegetables at home

Written by missblasco on 14 de June de 2020. Posted in BASICS, BLOG, RECIPE. 7 Comments on How to ferment vegetables at home

If the word “fermentation” sounds like something distant or overly technical, stay with me. In reality, fermentation is an everyday miracle that has been a constant in human nutrition throughout history....

BLOG, FERMENTATION, GUT HEALTH, HEALTH, LOW CARB, PROBIOTICS

KETOGENIC DIET

Written by missblasco on 25 de May de 2020. Posted in BLOG. 10 Comments on KETOGENIC DIET

Why is it called “ketogenic” and what it consists of: The ketogenic diet is based on the fact that if we increase the consumption of fats and decrease the consumption of carbohydrates, our body,...

BLOG, DIETA, KETO, LOW CARB, SALUD

How to sprout mung beans at home

Written by missblasco on 20 de April de 2020. Posted in BASICS, BLOG, EASY. No Comments on How to sprout mung beans at home

The mung bean, also known as green soybeans, although it is not soybeans and is not related to them, is a delicate and delicious legume. Its origin is in India, and its scientific name is Vigna radiata. They are...