Marissa Vicario

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Spring Cleanse – Day 3

If Day 1 was difficult, Day 3 was my most umcomfortable day on the cleanse. It didn't help that work chose Day 3 to order in 'witchcraft sandwiches and Magnolia Bakery cupcakes. But more than that, I had taken an herbal laxative on Night 2 (in lieu of the suggested colonic recommended on a cleanse) which caused terrible stomach cramping. Day 3 was also more stressful than usual for me at work and … [Read more...]

Spring Cleanse -Day 2

Day 2 of the lovely spring cleanse has come and gone and it seems it took the spring weather with it! I mentioned in my Day 1 post that I felt hungry all day. While the hunger has subsided a bit and I've gotten used to an empty stomach, the feeling is still there. It can be good to understand the true feeling of hunger so this is worthwhile but after a 6 mile run yesterday, I may have cheated and … [Read more...]

Spring Cleanse – Day 1

Eager to clean my eating slate for a few days and try another cleansing ritual that I might be able to recommend to my clients, yesterday I began my first day on the Blue Print Cleanse. I decided to go with their three-day Juice til Dinner cleanse, not a true cleanse but a hybrid of juice and raw food. Because what I've learned after all these years inside this supercomputer is that it needs a … [Read more...]

Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution: A Hero for School Food

For the past few weeks, I've been tuning into Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution on ABC (it airs on Fridays at 9 p.m. EST). Oliver is Britain's famed Naked Chef known for his upscale restaurant, Fifteen, where he employees and kitchen-trains disadvantaged youth. With Food Revolution, Oliver is combining his philanthropic spirit with his love of fresh wholesome food. This is something close to my heart … [Read more...]

Most Inflammatory Foods: Friend or Foe

My Health Coach Training Program at Integrative Nutrition is nearing an end. As I reflect on everything I've learned about myself and my diet over the past year, I've noticed that one theme has emerged -  inflammation. The topic of inflammation is particularly poignant because inflammation causes illness. Thus, the goal is to eat an anti-inflammatory diet. Thus, the question is, what are the most … [Read more...]

Holy Whole Grains!

Are you hungry for whole grains? Check out myeasy guide to whole grains from The Beauty Bean. Whole Grains: A Cooking & Eating Guide By Marissa Vicario You know whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, but these days it seems like almost every food item on the shelf boasts them as a main ingredient. So what exactly are they and how can you make sense of them? Here’s the skinny on … [Read more...]

Wake-Up Your Workout

The beautiful weather in NYC today may be enough to motivate your exercise routine, but if you're still struggling, try some of my suggestions as seen in The Tribeca Citizen. We can all use a few tips for adding variety to our workouts any time of year! https://tribecacitizen.com/2010/02/26/no-hibernating/ No Hibernating! About the author: A certified health and wellness coach, Marissa Vicario is … [Read more...]

Fabulously Female: A Women’s Health Workshop

Fabulously Female: A Women's Health Workshop Are you a woman who nurtures others and puts herself last? Attend a workshop focused on on YOU and YOUR health. Learn how to nourish and care for yourself as a woman and feel beautiful from the inside out! We will discuss women's health and wellness issues and the best foods, exercise and self care to support your overall health and … [Read more...]

Avoid the Common Cold: Simple Steps for Staying Healthy

As seen in The Beauty Bean   By Marissa Vicario If your office is anything like ours, colds spread like wildfire. For many, it seems that at this time of year, only prayer and luck will keep you from being the next one hit with the bug. There are many explanations as to why winter is “sick season,” one, based on Ayurvedic theory (a system of medicine native to India), claims that the dryness of … [Read more...]