Avery-Lynn Nutrition

If you recall, the Metabolic Balance Program is an individualized meal plan specific to your body’s needs, designed to balance the enzymes in your blood with the enzymes in whole foods. This corrects any of the excesses or deficiencies necessary to bring about the biochemical changes needed to reach your desirable weight and health goals. With 13 weeks on my plan behind me I continue to feel AMAZING and motivated!!! Here are the benefits I’m enjoying: I’ve maintained my wei...ght loss! My waist is 3 inches smaller (moved from a "regular fit" to a "slim fit" in pants)! Zero cravings! No desire to snack in between meals! My energy levels are consistent! No afternoon slumps, need for caffeine or sugar!! No gas or bloating! No brain fog! No mood swings! I’m falling asleep faster and staying asleep throughout the entire night! I’m waking feeling rested and energized for the day (no more pushing snooze or dragging my butt out of bed)! And most importantly, NO more pain! If you’re sick and tired of feeling sick and tired day in and out or done with battling the battle of the bulge despite your best efforts..all of the above is within your reach!! PM, DM or email me [email protected]

Happy Holidays!

Christmas is looking a lot different this year... but that doesn’t mean all of the temptations of the holiday season won’t be constantly available. So, here are a few tips to help you stay on track: Always have your three meals a day and take a 5-hour break between meals. This will help in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, healthy digestion, all day energy levels and keep cravings at bay! Relax and take the time to enjoy your food. When you take your time and chew each... mouthful thoroughly, you are less likely to overeat and suffer with indigestion or food baby syndrome. Go a head, enjoy the festive foods, but always start each meal with two bites of quality protein. This releases the hormones that provide the internal signals of fullness and satiety. The holiday season is all about delicious desserts and treats. Consider making your own healthier versions or baking an apple with cinnamon this year. If you have a hard time saying no to sugary treats, choose naturally bitter foods. A handful of cranberries, a piece of 80% dark chocolate, a cup of green tea or black coffee with your meal. Christmas punch, mulled wine, or a glass of wine are a wonderful part of the season. When indulging yourself here make sure you only drink your alcohol with food, and remember to have a one glass of water for every festive beverage. Drink your water between meals - Staying hydrated is a necessary component for waste elimination, digestion and energywho doesn’t need more of that during the holidays? Keep active during the holidays: get out doors and go for a walk, stretch or try an online yoga class or workout. Get some zzz’s. Sleep is so important for our health and well being. It’s during sleep that your body rests, repairs and detoxifies. Getting enough sleep can also protect mental health, physical health and quality of life. And finally, carve out some time for self care do something for you, it’s a great way to help with managing that holiday stress. Wish you a magical and memorable holiday season!

#wintersolstice a time of quiet energy, to look within, a time to let go of the past and set new intentions for the new year. This year is extra special with Jupiter and Saturn the two largest planets in the solar system which to the naked eye will look like a single bright star. it’s a clear night and we can see this extraordinary event. Happy solstice everyone!

Chewing is the crushing and grinding of our food with our teeth and is one of the first steps in the digestion process. The more thorough we are in this process increases the surface area of the food and the longer the food stays in our mouth allows more time for saliva to be released and mix with the food. The biggest benefit of this process is when the food does reach your stomach the gastric juices released are better able to further break down the food for improved absor...ption of nutrients, vitamins and minerals in the small intestines. Rushing the process stresses the digestive system and if continued over a long period of time increases the risk of developing gas, bloating, acid reflux, heart burn, indigestion and possible malnutrition. From a weight loss perspective, Studies show people who eat quickly tend to weight more than those who don’t. Studies also show those who take their time and chew their food thoroughly (32 times per bite of food) take a longer time to eat and this allows our natural satiety (feeling of fullness) signals to come into full effect, resulting in the consumption of less food. Taking a few deep breaths when you first sit down to eat a meal moves you into a more relaxed state, your digestive system functions better when you are relaxed. Purposely put your utensil down in-between bites allows your body time to recognize when it’s full. Eliminate meal time distractions (with the exception of good companion/s) and focus on the # of times you chew a bite food before you swallow. Do you take your time to chew?