Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical approaches in the world, with roots on the Indian continent. Today, it is practiced all over the world, being appreciated for the numerous health benefits it has to offer. Holistic principles from Ayurveda meld into other holistic practices including Functional Integrative Nutrition and graduate programs in Dietetics (1)(2). […]
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Congrats… Goodtimes ‘Best of’ Santa Cruz Award Winners!
Excited to announce the award winners from Good Times Santa Cruz. Each year the local community votes for the Best of in a variety of categories and we are proud to have won the following awards! Best Nutritionist “Gold” Jaimi Jansen Best Chiropractor “Gold” Rhodes Walton Best Personal Trainer “Gold” Beau Jansen Best Massage Therapist […]
Supplement of the Month: Folate(s)
The use of folates, and specifically folic acid (vitamin B9) supplementation is currently one of the most controversial topics on nutrition blogs and websites. Much of the controversy revolves around the adverse effects folic acid could have on the body and its potential to raise the risk of cancer (Ebbing, 2009). Folic acid is essential […]
Vegetarian Protein Sources
Vegetarians must either eat complete sources of protein, meaning the source packs all essential amino acids, or a combination of incomplete sources of protein to make up for any amino acid deficits. Sources of plant-based protein are typically incomplete protein sources, and so one must consume a variety of plant products packed with protein to […]
Important Kitchen Ingredients
Great kitchen Ingredients Everyone Must Have Food is only as nutritious as the contents in it. Ingredients make a big difference when it comes to the health benefits provided by any meal. For this reason, it is recommended to make a set of healthy ingredients a permanent part of your kitchen, this will make it […]
Weird Signs you Should be Taking a Multivitamin
By Jami Jansen Even the most health conscious women can be vitamin deficient, unbeknownst to them. In fact, the majority of Americans are deficient in some sort of nutrient. Whether this is due to popular elimination-style diets, the depletion of our soil by poor farming practices, or Americans’ affinity for convenience foods remains to be seen. […]
Probiotics: Their Role and Benefits in the Body
Bacterial cultures are most commonly known for causing infections and are generally disliked. Most cleaning products at the grocery store are likely to make more profit if their label reads, “kills 99.99% of bacteria.” But not all bacteria is created equal and some bacterial cultures are actually essential to maintaining good health and living a […]
Delicious and Nutritious Treats
With so many options for treats and snacks around these days, there is always a chance you might not be choosing the best option for you. But, never fear, there are delicious and nutritious treats out there to keep you full and satisfied. By Jaimi Jansen The Sugars of Today Refined sugar has many names; […]
Benefits of Pomegranates
Pomegranates have been prized for centuries because of their medicinal benefits By Jaimi Jansen The excessive influence and dependability that pharmaceuticals emit on our personal health and on medicine in general is setting off alarms and leading consumers toward natural sources such as pomegranates. Many have gone as far as to avoid pharmaceuticals altogether, fearing […]
Unusual (and awesome) Oatmeal Pairings
By Jaimi Jansen In the morning I always opt to eat a breakfast for champions and oatmeal falls in that category as a complex carbohydrate. Oatmeal alone does not complete a balanced breakfast, it falls short as it is mostly carbohydrate, so to make it truly balanced with the proper macronutrients I add fat and […]