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Is the glycemic index accurate? | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published February 3, 2024 The glycemic index is seriously flawed because people react differently to carbohydrates. Bananas have a low glycemic index of 48 and blueberries have even a lower glycemic index of 25, but my blood sugar goes up and stays up longer when I eat blueberries than…
Italian Pasta Salad (high fiber, high protein, gluten-free, vegan) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published April 9, 2024 This vegan, gluten-free, high fiber, high plant protein, whole food, high-raw cruciferous salad is so delicious, it's surprisingly healthy. The pasta is from 100% red lentils, but you wouldn't know it unless you looked at the ingredient list because it tastes like regular penne pasta.…
Exercises in Bed Follow Along Video | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published 2024 Some days we don't have the energy to do much, but we still want to move without draining our energy so I created a gentle, strengthening workout you can do in bed or on a yoga mat. There is no standing, all exercises are performed either sitting…
How to Live to 100 HEALTHY | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published January 2024 In the Netflix Documentary, How to Live to 100, the host, Dan Buettner, visits the 5 blue zones, the locations where more people tend to live to 100 years old, to find out what they do differently. In this blog, or you can watch the video…
Kickboxing workout YouTube video (abs and hips) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
This quick 17-minute kickboxing workout focuses on the abs, core and hips. It’s a high-intensity and low-intensity combination cardiovascular workout, and I provide modifications if you want to avoid jumping and keep one foot on the ground at all times. Below are the exercises performed in this workout, in order: Alternating hip lifts…
2024 Vegan Bundle – What’s Included (Not available after March 10) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
The 2024 Vegan Bundle is a MASSIVE wellness collaboration, which includes: new oil-free plant-based cooked and raw recipes (including wraps, corn dogs and tacos); yoga courses, how to make compresses, poultices and teas; how to get kids to eat healthy foods, Dr. McDougall's gut health lectures, infection protection from Dr. Fuhrman, building muscle during menopause,…
full body workout with dumbbells (no repeat strength workout) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published October 3, 2023 You’ll want two sets of dumbbells, anywhere from 3 pounds to 25 pounds, for this 30-minute full body strength workout. (YouTube video at the bottom of this post) Wellness Bundle Expires March 10 - Click here to see what's included As always, with any workout,…
Pilates Butt and Calf workout (Standing Barre Pilates Workout) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published October 24, 2023 In this Pilates butt and calf workout with beginner ballet exercises, you’ll want to use a chair or a barre for balance. To make the exercises easier, omit the calf raises. 15-minute Barre workout below As always, go at your level, stop if you feel…
Chair Yoga on Exercise Ball (Yoga Ball Workout) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
Instead of a chair, I've chosen an exercise ball. Using an exercise ball instead of a chair, incorporates the core and provides many more fun options. This chair yoga inspired workout is performed on a Therapy ball, sometimes referred to as a Swiss ball, exercise ball, balance ball, fitness ball, physio ball, stability ball, or…
Why do people hate vegans? (Why are people so mean to vegans?) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published September 26, 2023 Why do people hate vegans so much that people go out of their way to be rude to vegans. I’ve been called ignorant, an extremist, orthorexic, a tofu lover, a tree hugger, and have been told I promote unhealthy eating because I eat a whole-food,…
Butt Kick Cardio Workout (low-impact, bodyweight workout) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published January 23, 2024 In 10-minute butt-kick workout video (at the bottom of this page), you literally try to kick your butt! I’ve added different arm, back and shoulder exercises every 30 seconds to make it even more fun. It’s cardio, strength and balance all in one-quick workout; no…
Do bananas cause constipation? | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published January 16, 2024 Some people believe that bananas cause constipation. Bananas do not cause constipation. Unripe fruit can cause stomach distress so always eat ripe fruit. Don't eat under-ripe fruit. Three bananas have over ten grams of fiber so bananas help with bowel movements. Humans need fiber from…
Which plant-based diet is best? | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, July 23, 2023, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published December 5th, 2023 The best plant-based diet is obviously one you’ll stick to, but it also depends on your goals, disease(s), or health condition(s). I take into consideration all these aspects when determining which plant-based diet to recommend to my clients. https://realdiethelp.com/2023/06/20/vegan-blueberry-pancakes-gluten-free-oil-free-plant-based-sugar-free/ I have a…
What Do Vegans Eat? Vegan Nutritionist Kitchen Tour | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published January 2, 2024 What do vegans eat? Is maple syrup a healthy sweetener? What is nutritional yeast used for? Which two healing foods should be eaten daily? I have a Certification in Fitness Nutrition, am a published author, a Certified Plant-Based Grassroots Ambassador and a happy, healthy vegan.…
Dr. Brooke Goldner step down rules (process) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published December 2023 After symptoms are gone and antibodies are negative, you can start what Dr. Brooke Goldner refers to as the step-down process, where you add cooked plant foods, one by one, every three days, to see if you have a negative reaction, or no reaction to them.…
What is the Veganuary Pledge? | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published December 19, 2023 By adopting a vegan diet for 31 days, people try a variety of vegan recipes, lose excess body fat, and get to experience the numerous health benefits of eating plants exclusively. Many people can get off medication, are no longer in pain, look better and…
What’s Dr. Brooke Goldner’s protocol? | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
People are interested in learning more about Dr. Brooke Goldner’s protocol (there’s three of them) because her GAIP protocol has reversed autoimmune conditions in thousands of people; these same people were told by their doctors, that their autoimmune diseases were irreversible. https://youtu.be/0asauHtuny0 Foods can and do cause disease, but many doctors don’t have time to…
How to reverse ED (erectile dysfunction) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published November, 2023 If you have ED, erectile dysfunction, you can reverse it, have a robust, exciting sex life; be the masculine man you want to be; and lose ugly bodyfat. Maybe your doctor told you to cut out red meat, fast food, and fried foods, and you don’t…
kickboxing high-intensity workout (12-minute kickboxing cardio workout video) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
In this short 12-minute high-intensity cardiovascular workout, you'll learn how to do hip circles, perform side kicks and jump kicks. I break down all the exercises to make each one, easy to learn, along with modifications to make the workout low-impact if you want to avoid jumping. Below are the exercises, in order: side steps…
How to Make Tofu Taste Good (how to make tofu taste like chicken) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published November 21, 2023 This simple recipe transforms boring tofu into crispy, tasty bites that remind me of fried chicken pieces. There's no oil, and just two ingredients: boxed tofu and soy sauce alternative coconut aminos. Ingredients: 2 boxes drained certified organic tofu ¼ cup coconut aminos (2 tablespoons…
Top Surgery Alternatives (Instead of top surgery, try these) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published November 7, 2023 If you want top surgery, but don’t currently have the funds, don’t have access to a doctor that will perform the surgery, are worried about scars, being put under anesthesia, and/or not liking the results, try these non-surgical, low and no-cost options. https://youtu.be/A2eCarfWo7Y?si=yrLXEwToohGtslxb To reduce…
What is a C-Peptide test for? (What time of day is best to get C-Peptide test) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published November 14, 2023 A C-Peptide test determines how much insulin your pancreatic beta cells are producing. Most doctors have patients take this test in the morning while fasting, but this is a mistake because a morning C-peptide test while fasting is when the lowest amount of insulin your…
Halloween Kickboxing Workout (14-minutes) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published October 31, 2023 In this 14-minute Halloween-themed kickboxing workout, I’m dressed up as a rescued skinny cow, because I’m an animal and health advocate. https://youtube.com/shorts/k_jzrUtZkic?si=rWmAF6MELpy94H6L All exercise involves risk. You accept all risks of injury, but not exercising is risky too, so go at your pace and your…
Halloween Mint & Chip Ice Cream (vegan, no sugar, no sweeteners, plant-based NICE CREAM) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published January 9, 2023 This dairy-free (and vegan) mint chocolate chip "ice cream" has zero sugar and no chocolate chips, yet it tastes like vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips. It’s so fantastically good, it’s freaky how the addition of black beans transforms into chocolate chips! I came up…
5-minute booty workout (5-min warm up workout video) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
If you are looking for a quick workout, or want a simple warmup prior to weightlifting or resistance training, try this! As always, go at your level, stop if you feel pain, and pace yourself. All exercise involves risk, but not exercising is dangerous. There are just three exercises in this warm-up workout: Banded…
Why do People Go Vegan (What happens on a Vegan Diet) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published September 26, 2023 Have you noticed that more people are avoiding meat and dairy and are questioning that. Maybe you’ve noticed all the plant-based options and you’re wondering, why do people go vegan? Watch the short video below to see plant-based recipe recreations, vegan benefits + list of…
What does “Make America Great Again” mean? | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
What does “Make America Great Again” mean, exactly? What era are people referring to when they say, “Make America Great Again?” If there is an era that people wish they were living in, what did they like about that time? Do people who refer to the “good old days” or like the slogan, “Make America…
Beat Breast Cancer Rally (North Park, San Diego October 14th 11:30 am) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
Come join me on October 14th from 11:30am to 12:30pm in North Park for an inspiring Beat Breast Cancer rally. I'm excited to learn about the 4-pronged approach to preventing and reversing breast cancer. I'll film the event for those than cannot attend. There will be over 60 venders at this free outdoor event, where…
Vegan Black Bean Brownies (gluten-free, plant-based, oil-free, low-fat) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published January 9, 2023 My all-time favorite dessert is brownies, but I don’t use oil, margarine, white flour or sugar anymore because those ingredients make my blood sugar rise and cause me to gain belly fat. Provided are a few different options to make these brownies taste close to…
3-MINUTE CALF WORKOUT (rocking calf exercise) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published September 12, 2023 In this calf workout, the calves get a nice stretch and muscle contraction for a full three minutes. In this quick 3-minute calf workout, we start with a gentle warm-up with prances right before starting the wonderful stretch and strength you’ll get from the rocking…
Is Terry Wahls a fraud? (Did Terry Wahls reverse MS?) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
I watched a video of a doctor who told of her miraculous recovery from MS by omitting dairy and processed foods and adopting a paleo diet. She was debilitated, in a wheelchair, and now speaks at events, is on the news, and quite famous. I thought this was suspicious because Dr. McDougall, Brian Clement, Dr.…
Reminder: Best Exercises for Fat Loss & Strength Live – Ask Nina Shantel, Certified Trainer, your Questions in Real Time | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
Starts TOMORROW! If you are interested in learning the BEST exercises for FAT LOSS & STRENGTH, don't miss this rare LIVE EVENT on August 31st at 12pm PST where you can ask me your FAT LOSS, STRENGTH, HEALTH, & NUTRITION questions in real time. Below is the Facebook link to join: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/best-exercises-for-strength-we/1929335550763187/?mibextid=RQdjqZ
How to Stop Global Warming: What We Can Do Now (10 Actions to take Immediately) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published January 9, 2023 There are steps that you and I can take to reverse global warming: 1. carpool/rideshare to school and work https://youtube.com/shorts/eQUsNEPUkY4?si=Wh6BuSdfW6_rh9Bu 2. buy less https://youtube.com/shorts/RsJCisIW-IM?si=zuLclpXkveYSpEAU 3. drive less https://youtu.be/C9Bn4ksb_L8?si=NKn6ckh7-4PnUppr 4. fly less 5. Wait until your car is no longer drivable before you buy an electric…
Apple Fritters (Oil-Free, Low-Fat, Plant-Based, GF & Vegan too!) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published August 22, 2023 I used to make apple fritters by coating apple slices in a mixture of white flour, white sugar, and a scrambled egg, and fry them in oil in a fry pan. They tasted like a sweet, warm dessert, but the only healthy ingredient was the…
How to make skin look younger (how to reduce wrinkles) | Diet Tips You Can Actually Use
written by Nina Shantel, blog: RealDietHelp.com, published August 15, 2023 Below are inexpensive ways to make your skin look younger. Damaged skin took years to process so it makes sense that improving skin takes time; be persistent and patient and you'll be getting compliments on your skin soon. Why sleep affects skin: Sleep between 7-8…