Infertility is a huge problem these days. After talking to many women who are having trouble making a baby, I’d like to focus on preparing our bodies in a healthy way for pregnancy. Most people begin preparing their bodies for pregnancy after they conceive, but what they do not always realize is that the most […]
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How Much Vitamin D Do I Need?
There’s a lot of new research suggesting that supplemental Vitamin D significantly reduces mortality and its thought that at least 85% of Americans are deficient! Some doctors are starting to test for Vitamin D deficiency, supplementation is more common, and there’s even a Vitamin D Council to provide you with the latest research. Why is […]
Farmers’ Markets: Planning Ahead
As someone who likes to stay very organized, getting all my Farmers’ Market produce ready for the week is something I enjoy doing. After getting my weekly batch of produce every Tuesday, I go straight home and get it ready for use whenever I need it throughout the week. Some nutritional purists might scold me […]
Farmer’s Market Produce
This is a topic near and dear to me because I do the farmer’s market purchasing on Saturdays for Sunshine Wellness. I have always adored going to farmer’s markets, so I was more than willing to assume this role for our weekend prep days. I go to the Saturday Santa Barbara farmers market every week and […]
Healthiest Veggies
It’s no secret that vegetables are good for you. They are packed with powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients for your overall health and immune function. Vegetables are also a wonderful staple for people who are trying to lose weight. They can help fill you up with fiber, but yet they are low in calories and fat […]
Sunshine Wellness Experience
The knowledge I’ve gained from working at Sunshine Wellness is vast, I started working here over two years ago and came into it as a chef experienced in fine dining and catering but had never worked with or created gluten or dairy free menus. Although I have grown up with a family in the organic […]
Meal Schedule
After working at Sunshine Wellness for a bunch of years, I have learned a lot from my boss and registered dietician Betsy. Among many other things, I think the most important concept I have picked up has been the importance of eating consistently throughout the day. Our full plan of meals includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, […]
Healthy Changes at Sunshine Wellness
I started working with Sunshine Wellness because I have always been interested in health. Since I’m a vegetarian it’s been tough to figure out how to balance my meals and eat foods that are actually healthy for me. When I started working for Betsy I always had issues with my digestion. I was bloated after […]
Vegetable Greens: Add to All Meals
When it comes to creating a healthy nutrient-dense meal, I always go for greens. Leafy greens to green vegetables, raw or cooked, in my smoothie or sauteed with garlic and olive oil, greens are my secret weapon for weight loss. I grew up in a household where my mother cooked most of our meals, and yes, they usually included […]
