Walk into any company breakroom and it may be almost impossible to resist the display of donuts, bagels, and other unhealthy snacks staring you in the face making your sugar cravings go crazy. What might seem like a harmless sweet treat, can wreak havoc on your blood sugar and overall health. Due to the […]
Veggie Eggie Muffins
Veggie-Eggie Muffins 6 Servings (you can double this recipe for 12 muffins!) These quick and easy muffins are protein packed and sneak an extra serving of veggies into your breakfast plan! This gluten-free and Paleo friendly recipe uses lots of eggs which are an excellent source of protein, vitamins and healthy fats. When using eggs, […]
Overnight Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option. For some, however, spending the time in the morning isn’t very convenient. So, here are 7 steps to cut the time in half for a healthy and quick meal. Put oats and water to the pot you are going to cook it in Add a tablespoon of […]
Foods to help fight fatigue
It isn’t just about what you eat but when you eat and what not to eat. It is important to eat frequently, I recommend 2.5 -3 hours between meals and never more than 4 hours. Eating frequently allows the body to have a more stable blood sugar than eating sporadically. Right when the last meal […]
Healthy Fats: 3 Myths Busted
Though you might feel proud or virtuous for picking the low fat option at the grocery store, unfortunately it may be all futile as low-fat doesn’t mean better for you. Less fat or “fat-free” often doesn’t mean low in calories or good for you as the full-fat alternative and the key to losing weight is […]
An Egg-ceptional Food
Eggs Remember when eggs were great for you? Remember when they were bad? There are so many varying opinions on eggs, but no one can deny eggs are protein-packed little wonder foods. You can eat them any meal of the day, they are great for snacks, and can make great additions to anything including […]
Your Healthiest Holiday with Nutritionist, Marcia Sivek
We’re excited to welcome Marcia Sivek to the team here at Santa Cruz Core as our New Nutritionist. And, she’s offering up some tips to you to help you enjoy your healthiest holiday. Pack a small cooler (if traveling by car) with healthy proteins and vegetables Pack quality protein bars. DRINK WATER! To read more […]
8 Foods I Would Never Eat & Why
I recommend you take a look and think twice before putting certain foods into your shopping cart. Hydrogenated Oil/Fat: any type of packaged food that says hydrogenated oil, or trans fat does not break down properly in the body. These type of oils are chemically altered to be solid at room temperature instead of liquid […]
Jaimi Talks Nutrition on The Saturday Evening Pot
Jaimi was a special guest on The Saturday Evening Pot’s radio show, Foodie Talk! We welcome our guest, Jaimi Ellison, for this episode to discuss this very important topic. Jaimi is a Nutritionist and also works as a Personal Trainer at her fitness and rehab facility, Santa Cruz Core, in Santa Cruz, California. She partners […]
