It’s 2 AM, and for some reason, you’re wide awake and hungry. Or perhaps, you find yourself aching to feast, even though you’ve just had a snack. What triggers these feelings of hunger? And how can we control or overcome these triggers to obtain and maintain a healthy weight? Well, the answer lies in our hormones. Our bodies naturally secrete two hormones which tell the brain: I’m hungry! …Read More
If you’re on the keto diet, you’re well aware of your daily intake of carbohydrates and sugar. Keto diets limit carb intake to fewer than 50 grams per day, and often less than that. For those with a sweet tooth, that number may seem staggeringly small. There’s little to no room to “cheat” with a sugary snack, or even a few pieces of candy. Fortunately, there are alternatives out there fo…Read More
When I look at my spice cabinet, it’s full of flavorful ingredients that promise to make the most of my meal. That said, there are secret powerhouses behind these doors: a selection of these spices and ingredients have been shown to improve your health, as well as the taste of the meal being prepared. I thought I’d share a few favorites that you can count on to spice up your food while improvi…Read More
Avoid these 5 foods from your diet to slow down Aging Hi, I am Mani Kukreja here. I am an Integrative Nutrition, wellness and anti-aging expert. My practice is primarily focused to help women transform their health, lose weight, regain energy, delay aging by implementing lifestyle and dietary choices that stop and reverse inflammation at the cellular level. I have the pleasure of calling Roni …Read More
Intermittent fasting is the best thing for your metabolism: Is it true or a myth? It's true! I will discuss the scientific rationale behind this new paradigm, which stands out against traditional concepts. There is overwhelming information about intermittent fasting (IF) online, on social media, and in health magazines. It can be confusing, and you may not know where to start, or whether it the ri…Read More
Will having a plant-based diet make me protein deficient? That is a common myth, but the answer is a resounding no. If you consume whole foods of plant origin, like vegetables, legumes, 100-percent whole grains, and fruits, your diet is likely to have plenty of protein to support your health. The daily requirement for protein is about 42 grams, and, in fact, by eating a whole-food plant-based di…Read More
Welcome to LivAgeWell! I’m Mani Kukreja, and integrative nutrition, wellness, and anti-aging expert, providing women with nutritional counseling and health coach services. In my practice, I strive to help women transform their health, lose weight, regain energy, and delay aging by implementing lifestyle and dietary choices. Watch my video below, and continue reading to learn more about my backgr…Read More