Nutrition By Mia

Hosting a Garden Party

  As we teeter on the border of spring and summer, it’s apparent that outdoor celebrations are in order! Finding a gorgeous outdoor space in the city can be a feat, so what better reason to escape to the countryside to transform a friend or family’s yard into a garden party…
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Nutrient Series: Selenium

When I think of selenium I immediately think of “nature’s selenium supplement” otherwise known as Brazil Nuts. Only 1-2 per day meets your daily selenium requirement. Selenium is a trace element naturally present in foods and added to others. It is nutritionally essential and a key component of selanoproteins which…
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Glycemic Index

Glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly blood sugar levels rise after eating carbohydrate-containing foods. Incorporating low GI foods is a great way to help stabilize blood sugar and prevent energy swings throughout the day. These foods have a low GI and so do most green veggies.

Prebiotics

Probiotics and probiotics are not one and the same. These non-digestible carbohydrates stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial intestinal bacteria to help build a healthy flora associated with enhanced immunity and digestion.

Healthy Iced Mocha

Living in Berkeley, San Francisco and New York City has granted me access to some of the best coffee in the United States. Stumptown, Blue Bottle, Birch, Philz… these are some of my favorites but that list is ever growing.

Nutrient Series: Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from damage caused by free radicals brought on by environmental stressors, for example. This fat-soluble nutrient is best absorbed in the presence of dietary fat like that found in olives and avocados.