Holistic Nutrition lifestyle and coaching from former professional soccer player, Olympian, sports broadcaster, and mom, yogini, and plant-based foodie: Kara Lang Romero. Specializing in plant based health and pre/postnatal nutrition, Kara is a certified holistic nutritionist who can't wait to help you thrive in all aspects of your life.
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Are you ready to kick start your holistic health journey? Work with Kara and learn what's best for your body. From pre/postnatal care and transitioning to plant based nutrition to general holistic health and nutrition counseling, Kara offers packages to fit exactly what you need.
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What does plant-based mean?
A plant-based diet encourages whole, plant-based foods, and is generally low in fat. It discourages meat, eggs, dairy products and all refined and processed foods. A plant-based diet aims to maximize nutrient consumption by emphasizing lots of vegetables, (both cooked and raw), fruits, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds. If it comes from an animal, has a long list of ingredients, a long shelf life, or a lot of packaging - it likely doesn’t fit into a plant-based diet.
Water is one of the most essential things to our health. Water helps transport oxygen, and nutrients, cushion our joints, remove waste, and maintain our body temperature. Water helps us perform better and think better and also aids in weight-loss by speeding up the metabolism.
Yet, unless you make a daily concerted effort to drink enough water, chances are you’re dehydrated…
Turmeric is a spice that has been used medicinally for centuries and extensive research has proven what our ancestors already knew to be true. Studies show Curcumin (the polyphenol found in Turmeric) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal activities. (1) It’s been proven to aid in the management of oxidative and inflammatory conditions, metabolic syndrome, arthritis, anxiety, and high cholesterol. Curcumin also enhances recovery and performance in active people by reducing exercise-induced inflammation and muscle soreness…
Chances are you’re pretty hungry after your workout. But your post-training meal is not just about satisfying hunger. This is a crucial time for maximizing both the benefits you will see from training, and how well your body recovers for the next work-out…
We juice almost daily in our home. Not as a form of fasting or cleansing, simply as a way to get very high levels of healing and energizing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants first thing in the morning.
If you're interested in incorporating fresh juice into your diet and routine, there are few things you need to know first...
It's important to understand that all caffeine is "Borrowed Energy". When you use stimulants for energy, it always comes at a price. Whether it's in the form of physical or mental burnout, elevated stress hormones, or a suppressed immune system, you will end up paying that debt back in the long run.
Oats are high in fiber and contain more protein and fat than most other grains, so they help you feel fuller longer. They also contain antioxidants and a very special type of fiber called Beta-Glucan. Beta Glucans are found in cereals (like oats and barley) and certain types of mushrooms. They have been shown to help lower insulin resistance and blood cholesterol, reduce the risk of obesity, boost the immune system and decrease susceptibility to infection and cancer.
By now we’re all well aware that this has been one of the worst flu seasons on record. Usually by this time flu season has passed or at least there is an end in sight, but this year it just doesn’t seem to be letting up! So, I wanted to share with you all my go-to flu fighter that you can buy at your local grocery store, farmers market or even grow yourself!
“I want to inspire, encourage and facilitate a transition towards a lifestyle that is
sustainable for both us and the planet. I want to help others learn the tools and the
knowledge to walk in their truth, realize their potential, and achieve their goals.”
- Kara Lang Romero
As someone who takes snacks with me everywhere I go and religiously eats before workouts, I was super skeptical at first. I thought it was a fad diet and just way too difficult to maintain. But after learning of the long list of benefits, I had to give it a try.
IF has been linked to increased life expectancy, immunity, energy, cognition and clear thinking, lower blood pressure, improved efficiency of the pancreas, weight loss, and even the ability to stave off neurodegenerative diseases.