As I collected the most popular posts of 2014, I realized it has been quite the year. 2014 wraps up my first year as a nutritionist, educator, blogger and business owner. WOW! I posted my 100th blog post in September too. As I compiled this list, I reflected on the amount of knowledge I imparted to you, my reader. Thank you for allowing me to find my voice and being my readers.
As my readership has grown, you are making it clear what you want to learn about and what you want to cook. For that, I am grateful and will attempt to give you more of what you are asking for. So continue to comment or email your requests to brenda@wattworksnutrition.ca.
This year as I blogged, I settled into blogging twice weekly including quality information and recipes. I even broadened my base by inviting a guest blog post. (It’s really hard for me to let go of controlling what is included here.)
My goal for 2015 at WattWorksNutrition.ca is to consistently impart knowledge and recipes twice weekly. As well, Brenda Watt RHN and Watt Works Nutrition will be offering new programs — online, private and group — to meet the needs of my clients.
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Enjoy this look back at my most popular posts (in chronological order) from 2014:
1. 2 SIMPLE METHODS TO LOSE BELLY FAT
We’ve all been there. As you pull on your favourite summer shorts and take a deep breathe in hoping that you can get the button done up, you take a mental note that tomorrow you will start your diet again or perhaps you will start exercising. Although you can’t remember the last time a diet actually worked.
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2. 5 FAT LOSS FUNDAMENTALS TO LOSE BELLY FAT
If you follow these 5 fundamentals, you will be able to regulate your blood sugar levels, decrease cortisol (stress hormone), improve digestion, have more energy, wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day, and choose better quality foods because your food cravings are gone.
3. 7 HEALTHY INGREDIENTS TO MAKE YUMMY COCKTAILS
I hope you are enjoying your summer and filling it with fun. I know I am. Yesterday, I spent the afternoon on Lake Osoyoos paddle boarding. That’s right, I successfully stood up and survived despite the boat waves. For many of you, summer is linked with cocktails (virgin or not).
4. FLAT BELLY GUIDE
To help you reduce swelling, inflammation and the need to undo that top button on your pants, check out today’s “Flat Belly Guide.” Top 5 Foods To Avoid For A Flat Belly
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5. 10 BEST ANTIOXIDANT FOODS
Yesterday, I described why antioxidants are additions needed in all of our diets. Without antioxidants to scavenge and mop up the free radicals, you would experience inflammation and disease, neither of which you want, if you desire to live a vibrant and healthy life. Check out the chart and pick a couple of antioxidant foods
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6. AT THE MARKET: PUMPKINS
First off, I need to apologize for my inconsistency with preparing my blog over the last couple of weeks. I have not been writing and the result, no blog. I have been recipe experimenting, but most of the recipes aren’t quite ready for you, my readers. Okay, with that said, I will attempt to do
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7. 5 Ss TO COMBAT THE COLD & FLU BUGS
For the body to recharge and rejuvenate itself, you need to relax and allow the immune system to do what it was designed to do – heal and repair. With strengthened immunity, you can fend off those nasty bugs that bring illness to your doorstep. Check out a few of these ideas to bolster your immune system.
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8. BEAUTY FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Natural beauty begins from the inside. After all, you can buy the “best” beauty care products available, but that won’t matter, if you drink, live on a diet of caffeine-rich and junk food, and are constantly stressed. It is wiser and more cost-effective to make nutritional diet and lifestyle adjustments, rather than using eternal products.
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9. FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE (GUEST POST)
You’ve all seen those men’s health magazines. You’ve seen the six packs, the big biceps and the bulgy necks. You can even throw some popping veins in there for good measure. Exercise is one of the most important and critical element of ensuring a healthy, exuberant, and rewarding experience – but it’s not everything!
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10. WHAT’S AN ELIXIR?
You all know what a smoothie is, right? A blender concoction of ingredients that includes whatever you want. For instance, a green smoothie has greens like kale, spinach or romaine added to a base of water or milk and some fruit…While smoothies are whole foods selected for specific nutritional profiles, elixirs go beyond nutrition to tap into the therapeutic benefits.
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