Posts by: Rania Batayneh, MPH
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Inflammation might get you thinking about allergic reactions, or maybe arthritis. But the truth is, inflammation is a biological response that affects everyone. Acute inflammation is necessary: it’s the body’s first response towards infection or trauma, resulting in swelling, redness, and pain. Chronic inflammation, however, occurs when the acute response doesn’t totally dissipate; as a [...]
A couple of years ago, the term “superfood” was coined when fourteen foods – to name a few, blueberries, oats, salmon, walnuts, and spinach – were crowned as the most nutritious, antioxidant-packed, disease-fighting foods. Since then, other foods have made headlines for their same disease-fighting properties. Açai berry was the new blueberry and quinoa replaced [...]
Superfoods like açai berry and spirulina get all the hype for containing tons of disease-fighting, age-rewinding antioxidants. But spices and herbs are concentrated packages of antioxidants, often containing more in one tiny teaspoon than a whole cup of a certain fruit or vegetable. One teaspoon of oregano, for example, has more antioxidants than a half [...]
Give the Gift of Health this year. The delicious ideas featured in this video are perfect for your colleagues, friends and family! This is a video from last year so some of the prices and flavors have changed but the products are still available!
The majority of my clients are busy professionals who not only want to optimize their health and wellness but are also interested in easy solutions to fit their active lifestyles. I found a simple and delicious recipe that is prefect for a Sunday Brunch or even for lunch using The Veggie Patch Spinach Bites. Enjoy!
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As we come to the end of month, many of you may not have known that October is Vegetarian Awareness Month. Studies have shown that giving up meat even just one day a week will help to reduce your chance of heart disease and improve your overall health. Whether you are a full-time vegetarian, or [...]
This is the perfect treat to make for your office potluck, kid’s Halloween party and even for breakfast. I created this recipe 2 years ago and it is a favorite amongst my clients and family! It is Gluten Free- Enjoy!
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RECIPE:
Spooky Pumpkin [...]
I was interviewed for this story in iVillage.com in which I share simple strategies to cut calories. It’s time to forget about crash diets and killing yourself with exercise — these small steps can help you lose weight in a big way. Check out the entire slide show.
Writer Jessica Smith interviewed me on some of the top Fall Foods and how they can impact your weight loss. Check out the entire slide show.
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