Hi, I'm Amanda! I help active women 40+ create a healthy relationship with food and their body through intuitive eating, mindfulness, and gentle nutrition. Learn to undiet your life with the latest Savor Food and Body Podcast episodes, blog posts, and free downloads at www.alpinenutrition.org
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Hi Reader, Last Sunday I went back to my culinary education roots. The Bike Guy and I dug out big mixing bowls, cutting boards, knives, and a whole lot of cabbage to teach his neighbors how to make fermented vegetables. Small-town foodies, these folks knew their way around a kitchen. They'd been eating fermented foods made by The Bike Guy for years, but they didn't know why their bodies liked it. We taught them how to keep the process simple and delicious. We all worked together to crank out 3 large jars of Curtito (a Salvadorian version of sauerkraut). The connection and conversations created by playing in the kitchen were missing from my small mountain life. Not anymore! Sunday afternoon filled my heart and reminded me why I do the work I do. Especially when Kathy, one of the participants said, "I feel like a cloud has been lifted." That's the best part of my job. Lifting clouds from women's relationship with food and their body. How? By making food less complicated, more fun, and more satisfying by "showing up, thinking about it (but not too hard), and giving a shit." (advice from The Bike Guy). Let's talk about nutrition for heart and brain health without complicating it. While research on cardiovascular health in women during the menopause transition (perimenopause) is limited, there is enough evidence to make a case for the benefits of lifestyle behaviors like movement, stress management, and heart-healthy eating. Here's what we know (14-ish-minute video) That's a wrap on Menopause Awareness Month! If you missed the videos from previous weeks, use the links below to watch them now. Week 1 - Why I hate the term weight management Week 2 - Insulin resistance. What is it? How much should you care? Week 3 - How to improve musculoskeletal health after 40 This 4-week mini-course will show you what, when, and how to eat to support your health, energy, and overall well–being during menopause. Get more info and sign up for the waitlist here Have a delicious weekend savoring food and your body! Amanda PS: While the research on cardiovascular health in women during the menopause transition (perimenopause) is limited, there is enough evidence to make a case for the benefits of lifestyle behaviors like movement, stress management, and heart-healthy eating. Here's what we know. Watch this 14-ish-minute video! Resources: Brain Health Kitchen with Dr. Annie Fenn MD on The Savor Food and Body Podcast |
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Hi, I'm Amanda! I help active women 40+ create a healthy relationship with food and their body through intuitive eating, mindfulness, and gentle nutrition. Learn to undiet your life with the latest Savor Food and Body Podcast episodes, blog posts, and free downloads at www.alpinenutrition.org
When Liz (not her real name) arrived at her nutrition session, it looked like the world had defeated her. "What's up?" I asked "Well, since our last session, I had blood work done." "And?" "I'm so frustrated! I thought I was doing all the right things - eating more fiber, trying to get in more protein, stopped emotional snacking, mountain biking more, and strength training twice a week. But my numbers are still high! And given my Dad's heart attack 5 years ago, is this another genetic "gift"...
Hey Reader, How do you deal with the winter blahs and cold weather? Asking for a friend 😉 My coping strategy a couple of years ago was chocolate chip cookies made with coconut oil. I thought, "full permission! I'm allowed to eat cookies whenever I want! If I eat the whole batch in 3 days, I'll make more!" At the same time, I was coping with more than winter blahs and cold temps. I was stuck in a broken relationship, living between 2 states, and all with a heavier sense of loneliness than I'd...
Have you tried the new bagels with 30 grams of fiber Reader? I just learned about these in a conversation with Andrea this week. One of her behavior-based intentions is to increase fiber to reduce her cholesterol. Andrea: "I feel like I'm doing great with my fiber and protein intake!" Me: "Amazing! What does that look like?" Andrea: "Well, I found this brand of bagels that has 30 grams of fiber per bagel! I'm having one for breakfast with a couple of eggs and a little cheese. Then I have...