Nutrition for Life: Tips from an expert
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Food, Weight & Me In Midlife Podcast Cliffnotes
A behind the scenes look at my podcast with "The Flexible Neurotic"
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Stop the "fat" shaming- TRIGGER WARNING-
Stop. Take a deep breath. We need to redefine this word.
Excerpt from TIWYRHF: What is your WHY?
Everyone’s why is different, yet ultimately the same: for peace of mind and a better quality of life. That is what you’re really hungry for. And satisfying that hunger means getting back the power that food used to have over you.
It's happening, it's go time- This Is What You're Really Hungry For is coming tomorrow
I am hopeful you will find inspiration sprinkled throughout the book and my Six Simple Rules can do for you and that you will grab yourself a copy and one your favorite somebody
This Is What You're Really Hungry For
I have always wanted to help people heal their relationship with food (so they can find peace and good health).
Don't pause your life for menopause!
"Menopause" literally means the "end of monthly cycles" from the Greek words "pausis" (pause) and the root word- men from "mensis" meaning (month). It’s not a loss, it’s a pivot!Educating yourself to prepare!
ABC's about Food Groups and Food Nutrients- Do you know the difference?
Welcome To Nutrition 101 with your friendly dietitian, Kim Shapira 😉, where we discuss the
Ozempic and Berberine- Do You know the facts?
Berberine may have been nicknamed ‘Nature’s Ozempic’ on TikTok due to its weight loss effects, but the two drugs are significantly different.
How's the dorm food treating your kiddo? Summer Reset
I’ve heard from plenty of friends and clients that the food at most colleges offers very little diversity and it doesn’t taste good. Another major problem students are having is that their bodies are not agreeing with these foods! (Intestinal distress, inflammation, fatigue, frequent infections)
Be present, live in the moment, it's all doable
Saying you want to change is a step in the right direction, but now we must take action. Your physical and mental health are intertwined - to be good physically you need to feel good mentally, and to feel good mentally you need to feel good physically.
Hey, Folks! WE CAN DO BETTER
If we constantly call ourselves fat and count calories, our daughters will learn to be critical of their own bodies, even if we tell them every day that they are perfect. We need fat, we need calories- these are both really great energies that we cannot live without.
Hey You, THANK YOU!
Gratitude is both a state and a trait. Expressing gratitude is linked with a host of mental and physical benefits.
Vitamin C is Essential
Vitamin C plays a vital role in supporting our immune system by protecting and strengthening our body's defenses against infections and diseases (that start out as free-radicals)
Why Staying Hydrated Is Crucial
Water is the most crucial nutrient we can physically put into our body; our bodies should be 60% water. Our cells are about 43% water. We have a 100 trillion cells in our body.
Inner Health Starts With You
Do you pay attention? I want to encourage people to understand that your inner health starts with you, and a balanced lifestyle of sustainable wellness is achievable. Enjoy the journey!
Why Keeping A Food Journal(Wellness Tracker) Is Important
Have you ever tried a food journal? Do you know why we recommended them? Do you remember what you ate at last week’s Taco Tuesday?
The Importance of Sleeping by guest blogger, Tiffany Lerman of Laki Naturals.
More than a third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. That’s a lot of people who are tossing and turning all night long.
Do you know the health benefits of hot soup?
Living in Southern California this winter, has brought some incredibly chilly weather and a real need to stay warm in the forefront of my mind.
Let's talk about Vitamin D and why you should understand its importance at every age.
Vitamin D has two important roles, 1. It is a NUTRIENT we eat and 2. It’s a HORMONE our bodies make. Vitamin D it is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps our bodies absorb and retain phosphorus and calcium; both are critical for building bone.
Food Intolerance and Sensitivity vs Food Allergy: Do you know the difference?
I want to help you learn how to decipher the way you feel, come check out the information on Food Sensitivities and Intolerance vs Food Allergies. . .
Hunger and Emotional Eating
People eat for 4 reasons. What are these 4 reasons and how do distractions jump into the reasoning? Remember Rule #3 is Eat Without Distraction.
I am honored to be part of your wellness journey.
I wanted to take a moment and re-introduce myself to you. I am Kim Shapira a registered dietitian and a nutrition therapist. What that means is that I am educated and trained to understand how food...
Your Gut Health
Did you know that your gut health affects everything in your body? Your GI tract is your body's main communication center and it plays a vital role in your wellbeing.
Caring About Nutrition vs Caloric Intake
Let’s discuss why caring about your nutrition is more than watching your caloric intake, it’s a complex science that’s very specialized to you.
Let’s talk about the 15-minute rule and why it is important.
If you eat when you are hungry- and you start with half of your normal portion AND wait just fifteen minutes to see if you need more.
January and Resolutions
Happy new year everyone. I am so excited to be on this journey with you. I can't believe it's 2023, can you?
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My Heart Is Full, Thank You All
We are all so busy with work demands, to-do lists, overflowing email inboxes, jobs, parental responsibilities, day to day tasks and there you are, listening to me, watching me, and supporting me. It is my turn to show gratitude.
Holiday Mayhem and Self-Love
I challenge you to find the joy in the journey. What if we didn’t have to get through the holidays, what if we had the tools to enjoy Holiday Mayhem.
Inflammation And Your Diet
Inflammation (from Latin: inflammatio) is part of the complex biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, such as...
Rule 1 of SIX SIMPLE RULES
I created Rule 1 for the Kim Shapira Method (Eat When You Are Hungry - and start with half) a long, long time ago when I was finishing my education.
Metabolism Misconceptions
Are there certain foods that can boost my metabolism? There are more myths than there are truths.
You Only Fail If You Stop
If you're like most people, you've probably started a diet at some point in your life. You probably think diet means restriction and maybe you even find restriction hard.
Thanksgiving Is Here
Let’s PREP and get mindful so we can have fun and feel empowered through this amazing holiday.
Holiday Season and Food
What do you do when you receive multiple plates of cookies from the neighbors, two boxes of candy from your parents, and already told the kids you'd make your famous pumpkin pie for dessert?
Preparing For Gatherings
It's that time of year when friends and families gather to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and many other joyous occasions.
Why is it important to take a deep breath before you eat?
My number one rule is to only eat when you are hungry, but when you eat on autopilot mode, it is easy to eat simply because it's "lunchtime" or "dinner time"
Take Back Your Relationship With Food
Health is the real goal, but when you are being triggered by life's storms, this is what can knock you off your journey. I want to help people stay on the journey.
Better Goals = Better Health
Too often, we get caught in the trap of setting nutrition goals for ourselves that are focused on weight change or body image. I encourage my clients to avoid goals like those.
Fat is NOT Bad!
“Fats” in food get a really bad reputation. We are constantly looking for the lowest fat option or to cut it from our diet completely, but fat isn’t bad!
Go the F to Sleep
I won't shut up about sleep, I know. In a society that glamorizes "the grind", working late, and hustling to your next to-do, I am here to tell you to go the f to sleep.
How to Love Yourself More
This week I am going to ask you to feel your feelings and to challenge your thought patterns. We make all decisions from a place of love or fear.
It’s Only Six Rules
Leading a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be so damn complicated. There is a new fad diet every year, and a billion-dollar industry built on your insecurities.
3 Great Cooking Shortcuts
There's no easy way to instantly become a healthier happier person. I'm sure I can't be the first to tell you it's a journey. Once in a while, however, you'll find a shortcut.
4 Ways to Motivate Yourself
Do you ever feel like you've had a lazy day? Or a week? Or a year??? First things first: It happens. You're normal, and you're not alone.
3 Diet Industry Myths to Avoid
Okay my punny headline might be a little confusing... but I'm NOT changing it! :) You know what else can be confusing?
Salt Is Not Evil
Don't believe it. Blanket statements like these are what lead us into overly restrictive diets that only make us crave what we can't have.
Am I Hungry or Am I Bored?
We live in an age of "busy". We are always busy. So when we sit down and finally have a chance to relax, often we start eating because sitting and doing nothing but resting,
Portions and Moderation
Portions, portions, portions. We hear it all the time. It matters what you eat in moderation, your portions, and so on and so forth.
No More Soy Lattes for Me
Rule #2 is Eat What You Love. BUT, let's make sure we're still doing that within the method.
Hunger, Emotion, and Eyesight
People only eat for 3 reasons. What are those 3 reasons and how do distractions jump into the reasoning? Remember Rule #3 is Eat Without Distraction.
10,000 Steps in the Right Direction
Movement is SO important to our health, and even if we're not going to the gym or hardly leaving home, there are ways to stay active.
Walking is Simple
Walking seems so normal. We walk from the car to the store, around the mall, to pick up food. That counts as exercise? It can! That's why Rule #4 is 10,000 Steps Daily.
Walking = Underrated
10,000 steps seems like it's hard, but it is 100% doable in one day. These steps aren't just for weight loss either.
WATER You Waiting For?
We talked about this a couple months ago, but we're here again because we are at Rule #5 this week! Drink 8 cups of water daily.
Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Somehow, drinking 8 glasses of water a day ACTUALLY sounds harder than walking 10,000 steps. Why? Our bodies are literally made of water,
Bloating and Burping and Your Gut… Oh My!
I've worked with many clients who ask me about excessive gas after eating. They often experience symptoms like burping or bloating... and the truth is that this is not okay!
Go With Your Gut… Literally
There is a LOT happening in our bodies all the time. For right now, we're going to focus on the gut.
Snooze You Lose… Weight?
Our culture is a culture of busy, busy, busy. Being a workaholic is actually praised, even when that lifestyle disrupts your personal life.
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