Nutrition Corner:
Resources:
How to Balance Your Meals: The Healthy Plate Method from Harvard School of Public Health
Healthy Eating Plate - The Nutrition Source
Free OR Paid option Food Logging Apps
MyNetDiary
myfitnesspal
Supplement Research and Look-up Database: This resource will describe what each supplement does, how to use it, and provide research articles related to the supplement!
Examine.com
Supplement Basics Guide:
Healthy Grocery Delivery Services:
Thrive Market
Misfits Market
Yuka App:
Yuka is a mobile application that allows users to scan the barcodes of food and cosmetic products to assess their health impact. For food items, Yuka evaluates nutritional quality, the presence of additives, and whether the product is organic. For cosmetics, it analyzes ingredients to identify potential endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, allergens, or irritants.
PRO TIP FROM VANESSA: Don’t take every BAD score on Yuka to mean a food is “bad” or that you can’t have it! Yuka gives “bad” scores for high salt and high fat. When I use this app I am looking for carcinogens and known dangerous additives, so I always open up the details on any bad score to make sure it’s not just high salt or fat. If you know your goal macros and/or don’t have a medical issue prohibiting your salt intake, you can likely make room for foods that are high in these items from time to time. Do your homework and remember that even making BETTER choices is a benefit to your overall wellness! Happy searching!
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Ladder App:
Ladder is an AMAZING Workout APP for guided workouts that you can do at IT83! Affordable and LOTS of workout programs to choose from for any desired goals. Vanessa’s Favorite Programs on Ladder: Define: If you are looking to be lean and strong with an emphasis on great mobility with the incorporation of Pilates, strength, and deep core. Limitless: If you are looking for a workout aimed at athletes to get strong and stay explosive. Elevate: If you are looking for a higher volume with HIIT and Strength
PRO TIP from VANESSA: Mix it up! Bounce between programs/”Teams” to get a mix of everything you need! I rotate between my favorite 3 Teams and sometimes even do two workouts from two different teams on the same day! Go nuts!
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Build Your Plate Seminar
By Vanessa Martin
In the video, Vanessa goes over helpful tips for getting through holiday meals without straying from your wellness goals. She discusses balancing your plate, enjoying your favorite treats in moderation, and the importance of movement during the holidays. She encourages you to enjoy the season without giving up on your health goals, with these simple tips!