Cristina Macena May 24, 20213 minCreate One Great Habit a Month and Have a Great YearYou don’t need to have 100 good habits to make your life better. Just 12 habits are plenty to completely turn your life around. Of...
Cristina Macena May 17, 20212 min5 Surprising Foods That Integrative Nutritionists AvoidWhat do integrative nutritionists avoid when they’re eating at home or out at a restaurant? The answer may surprise you. You already know...
Cristina Macena May 11, 20213 minA Senior's Guide to Good NutritionGood nutrition is vital to feeling your best and remaining active as you age. It’s important to eat a variety of healthy foods, but...
Cristina Macena May 5, 20212 min8 Tips to Learn More EfficientlyTime, time, time, we all need more time. It’s important to one’s development to learn new knowledge and skills. If you can figure out how...
Cristina Macena Apr 26, 20213 minMaximizing Quality Time With Your FamilyYou may be spending more time with your family lately thanks to COVID-19. Otherwise, with a long workday and commute, you might hardly...
Cristina Macena Apr 19, 20213 minSay Good-Bye to SlouchingWhen you were growing up, parents and teachers probably told you to sit up straight. Today, you may want to give yourself the same...
Cristina Macena Apr 13, 20213 minA 3-Step Process to Stop WorryMost people have worried about something in their life on occasion, but some people manage to turn it into a full-time job! Worry is a...
Cristina Macena Apr 5, 20213 minFight Chronic Inflammation by Changing the Way You EatRecent headlines show that awareness is growing about the connection between chronic inflammation and many serious health conditions. In...
Cristina Macena Mar 29, 20212 minHow to Eat Out on a Plant-Based DietAt first look, eating out on a plant-based diet seems daunting. Most of the food on the tables you walk by contain meat or other things...
Cristina Macena Mar 22, 20213 minEssential Nutrition: Ensure You’re Getting Enough Vitamin DYou probably know that vitamin D is important for strong bones, but new research shows that it packs many additional health benefits as...
Cristina Macena Mar 15, 20213 min12 Ways to Make Your Life Happier Whether 2020 was the worst year of your life or the best, it can be better this year. The default human emotion is happiness. It’s only...
Cristina Macena Mar 10, 20213 minHow to Help Your Child Deal with AnxietyThe world can be a scary place, and many children have good reason to worry. However, many children worry much more than is reasonable...
Cristina Macena Mar 1, 20213 minHow to Keep Your Allergies Under Control This SeasonKeeping allergies under control can be a real challenge! It probably feels like you're allergic to everything. Walking around sniffling,...
Cristina Macena Feb 3, 20212 min12 Habits That Are More Effective Than Brain Health SupplementsAbout 25% of adults over age 50 take brain health supplements, but there is little to no evidence that they do anything to increase...
Cristina Macena Dec 1, 20203 minHealthier Eating on a Diabetic DietIf you've recently been diagnosed with type II diabetes, it's vital to your health to adjust your habits to meet your new dietary...
Cristina Macena Nov 24, 20201 minHummus Veggie WrapWraps are easy and a great way to make a quick lunch without spending too much time in the kitchen. If you are opting for vegan, vegan...
Cristina Macena Nov 24, 20203 minAfternoon Pick-Me-Ups for People Who Crave a NapMaybe you’ve had a productive morning, but your momentum starts to dwindle in the afternoon. Naps are refreshing, but they may not be an...
Cristina Macena Nov 16, 20201 minVegetable and Lentil SoupSoup is by far a family favorite during cold days of winter. This soup can be made in advance and stored for lunches. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp...
Cristina Macena Nov 16, 20202 min4 steps to kick-start your plant-based nutrition Adopting a plant-based diet may be daunting if you don't know where to start. The best way to do it is by transitioning gradually and...
Cristina Macena Nov 12, 20201 minCilantro, corn and black bean saladIt’s always a good idea to keep a couple of cans of corn and cans of black beans in the pantry. They are very versatile and quick options...