Marissa Vicario

Holiday Health Check Day 14: Eat Whole Grains

A moderate amount of whole grain should have a place in most diets. Try amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa and barley for a grounding, warming effect on the body in the Winter months. Learn why whole wheat bread is not a whole grain and gran a recipe for a healthy quinoa pilaf. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmQLFBzZPZs?version=3] Broccoli Quinoa Pilaf Β  Whole grains are an essential… Read More

Holiday Health Check Day 13: Carve Out Time for Meditation

I used to thinkΒ  meditation required hours and hours of stillness, but that’s not the case. Learn how to create a meditation practice in five minutes per day. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPLUCAls7X8?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 11: Schedule Nothing

For me, part of staying happy and healthy during the Holiday season is to slow down a little. As someone who likes to plan, that means I use my calendar to do it. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuag-tuJhzs?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 10: Keep a Food Diary

Consider keeping a food diary to learn what foods serve you best and pinpoint any imbalances you may be experiencing. I explain how in today’s Holiday Health Check. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KOK8-hCBvc?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 9: Soak Up Some Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient but the body makes it naturally when it is exposed to sunlight. It’s almost impossible to get enough Vitamin D from your food. Take advantage of rare sunny days this Winter and soak up some D! [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72zM9ilZkUY?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 8: Add More Veggies to Your Day

Vegetables are packed with nutrients and fiber that keep the body functioning at optimal levels and they also crowd out the foods that do not serve us. Here’s how to add more vegetables to your days. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c17fkxYeTfM?version=3]

Holiday Health Check Day 7: Just Breathe

We so commonly walk around holding our breath! This especially tends to happen during the holiday season when we are frantically trying to get everything done on our to-do lists. Connect with the breath and feel yourself start to relax. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02PC_uTFl0?version=3] Dr. Andrew Weil’s 4-7-8 Breath This exercise is utterly simple, takes almost no time, requires no equipment and can… Read More

Holiday Health Check Day 6: Trick Your Sweet Tooth

If you’re craving sweet things after overdosing on sweet treats this Thanksgiving, try this delicious and nutritious chia pudding to trick your sweet tooth. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS8-hGwyTIU?version=3] Chia Seed Pudding 1/4 c chia seeds 1/2 c almond, hemp or rice milk fresh fruit 1 tsp nut butter sprinkle of cinnamon drizzle of maple syrup or natural sweetener of choice Combine chia seeds… Read More