Griz Nutrition

Once you’ve committed to exercising regularly, does this mean you can eat whatever you want and burn it off in the gym?

Sadly, no.

Even if you work out as hard as possible, you won’t see any changes if your diet is full of sugar and processed foods. To meet your goals, you need to combine working out regularly with a diet filled with mostly vegetables, fruits, lean protein, and healthy fats.

We know nutrition can be confusing. It’s hard to know what to eat, and how much. If you have nutrition questions, please let us know. We’d be happy to help!

Take a walk through a health food store or browse a healthy living website, and you’re bound to encounter one of the wellness industry’s favorite words: toxins. You can buy drinks, face masks, supplements, and creams that promise to “detoxify” your body or your skin. Quick-fix diets and cleanses are described as “detox” diets. It all sounds appealing, but these products don’t tell you your body already comes pre-equipped with an exceptional detoxifying system: your skin, kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon.

You might notice these products and diets don’t ever mention what type of toxins they are removing. This is because they can’t actually remove anything that’s poisonous, or toxic. In fact, your body is already performing this function. Your lungs exhale carbon dioxide, your liver and kidneys filter your blood, and your colon and large intestine get rid of whatever your body can’t use from the food you eat.

If you are ingesting toxins your body can’t handle, like to***co smoke or excessive amounts of alcohol, no pill, diet, or cleanse will help.

The next time you’re tempted by a detox diet or product, remember the best thing you can do to help your body with its natural detoxifying system is exercise regularly, eat mostly whole, unprocessed food, and prioritize sleep.

When in doubt … work out!

Are you achieving your goals? If not, it may be because you aren’t writing them down.

This month, we challenge you to pick one goal and write it down. Think about something you’d like to accomplish, and instead of letting the idea flow in and out of your head, pick up a pen and write it down.

Writing down goals helps in two ways. First, looking at a visual reminder of your goal every day keeps it top of mind. Second, writing helps with encoding, the process by which our brain decides what gets stored in our long-term memory and what gets discarded. People who describe or write down their goals are 1.2 to 1.4 times more likely to accomplish them.

After writing down your goal, think through the steps you’ll need to take to make it happen.

Let’s say you want to come to an early morning class at the gym four days a week for a month. What do you have to do to accomplish that? It might be setting out your gym clothes the night before, committing to an earlier bedtime, or asking a friend to hold you accountable.

We love to help you achieve your goals! Tell us what you’d like to accomplish, and we’ll tell you how to get there.

Ever woken up and gotten dressed to work out then decided not to? You tell yourself that it's not worth it. Why work out, you're not seeing progress.

Everyone faces these challenges. Remember not to aim for perfection. Take a moment to celebrate the small wins and get realistic goals.

Setting unrealistic or aggressive goals may lead to frustration and unrealistic outcomes.

You got this!

Tired of getting eggs for breakfast???

Try this simple yet delicious non-dairy yogurt sprinkled with gluten free granola and organic berries.

Try plain almond milk yogurt and vanilla gluten free organic granola.

Definitely a great way to start your day!

To all those you served,

Thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice!

Motivational Wednesday!!!

We are not perfect and not meant to be. Embrace the mistakes and challenges of the day.

Turn challenges into a teachable moment.

Ask yourself.

What did I learn?
What should I do differently next time?

Don't spend too much time analyzing today's mistakes because it will take away from embracing the small wins of the day. Celebrate small successes of the day.

Don't lose sight of what's important. Loving and caring for yourself!!!

Setting a daily routine helps create consistency and completing goals.

It also helps with:
- managing stress which improves mental health
- quality sleep
- creates healthier habits
- improves relationships

Here are 8 daily habits that you can implement which will result in a more productive day.

1 - Set alarm
2 - Drink enough water
3 - Plan your day
4 - Set goals
5 - Get healthy snacks
6 - Move your body
7 - Express gratitude
8 - Get enough sleep

Start your day with a delicious green smoothie.

Spinach is a left green filled with nutrients that helps reduce oxidative stress, improve eye health, and help prevent heart disease and cancer.
Bananas contain fiber, potassium, folate, and antioxidants.
Almond milk serves as a great dairy alternative. Try the unsweetened vanilla selection.
Avocados is an excellent source of fat which is needed for hormonal balance.

Need to add protein? Add collagen or paleo protein to increase your protein intake.

Looking for a quick and flavorful breakfast or brunch? Learn how to make this delicious fancy avocado toast by using these simply ingredient to get your day started.

Ingredients:
½ small avocado
⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 slice of
white toast
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Time to change your breakfast routine?

Use this 3 simple ingredients:
1 - Gluten Free Oats
2 - Organic Strawberries
3 - Organic Blueberries

Add one or two scoops of Collagen Peptides to increase your protein intake and promote growing skin.

Who needs eggs for breakfast anyway?

Motivational Wednesday!

Tomorrow is never guaranteed so live today to your fullest!

Think of a goal that you would like to accomplish today and make it happen!

Coconut Oil contains many benefits besides cooking.

It's a natural moisturizer. Use it instead of commercialize skin moisturizer for dry skin. It also reduces fine lines when used as a face moisturizer...reduce those wrinkles!

It helps remove eye make up especially those stubborn waterproof eyeliner and mascara.

Instead of using Neosporin for minor cuts, use coconut oil. It helps promote wound healing.

Suffering from dry scalp? Rub coconut oil on your scalp. Leave it for 20-30 minutes or overnight. Wash your hair thoroughly. Coconut oil can cause protein build so limit this to two days a week.

Happy Halloween, everyone!

Remember, be safe and have fun.

Can't wait to see everyone's Halloween Costume!

Many of us are struggling to lose the weight we gained during the pandemic...including me.

Many of us find ourselves demotivated to start working out again or working out consistently and following a sold nutrition plan.

Just remember, everyone starts from somewhere. Set realistic goals and don't compare yourself to others. Only compare yourself to yourself.

How much stronger are you now than a month ago? How much weight have you lost in the past 2 weeks? Do you fit in those favorite jeans?

Stay focused. Stay health. Be determined.

Need to calm those nerves during half time?

Well try this gluten free, dairy free, grain free, and paleo friendly beef tacos and beef cabbage salad.

Ingredients:
Maverick extra lean grass fed beef (96/4)
almond milk plan yogurt (used as sour cream)
Greenwise organic mild salsa
Organic Guacamole
Veggie slaw
Taco Shells

So Yummy!!!

Breakfast without eggs??? Who would do such a thing???

It's estimated that about 71% of children out grow egg allergies by the age of 6. It's also estimated that 2% of Americans suffer from an egg allergy.

Allergies symptoms include rash or tingling / itchy feeling in the mouth.
More severe symptoms include:
• Swelling in the face, throat and/or mouth
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe asthma
• Abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting

Not sure if you suffer from an egg allergy? Try removing eggs from your diet for at least 2 weeks. During the two weeks, you can have this wonderful bowl of fresh tomatoes, ground chicken, and strawberries topped with avocado oil Yummy!!!

After the two weeks, introduce eggs back into your diet only once then wait 72 hours. Be aware of any symptoms.

Or simply ask your doctor for a food allergy test. It's worth it!

Motivational Wednesday!

Set your alarm with a daily To Do Task.

Here is my daily task.

- Be really nice to myself
- Make time to workout
- Take a really deep belly breath
- Cheer myself on
- Set a goal for the day
- Do one thing that makes me really happy
- Express myself in a positive way

If you don't take time for treat yourself, then who will?

Set time to take care of you so you can be better equipped to take care of others.

It's that time of year!!! Pumpkin Spice Lattes!!!

Yes, we are late with the announcement BUT we are proud to provide a Vegan-friendly, Dairy Free, Soy Free, and Gluten Free pumpkin spice latte to make in the comfort of your home.

We make it every morning and sometimes add flax seeds in it. Definitely a good source of fat and great for your digestion system.

Be on the lookout this Thursday for a new pumpkin spice related recipe. YUMMY!!!

Want more information on the benefits of these ingredients, click on the blog link located on our bio.

Enjoy!

Is there a correlation between Vitamin D deficiency and comprised immunity? 

If your body is lacking Vitamin D, you’re at risk of developing several chronic diseases. Following are the listed diseases that can arise or worsen due to Vitamin D deficiency.

Chronic heart disease

Bone abnormalities such as osteomalacia or osteoporosis

Hypertension 

Early aging Gastrointestinal disorders

Renal diseases

Liver diseases

DiabetesViral infections

Bad immune health

Cold Pneumonia

Blood clots

Vitamin D is a fat soluble and should be taken with food. And yes, its possible that you can take too much. 

To ensure that you are taking an adequate amount, get your levels checked.

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