Nuvitru Wellness Blog

Supporting Immune System Naturally
Natural Remedies
Lahana Vigliano

Supporting Immune System Naturally {Episode 225}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Let’s talk about supporting immune system naturally. In a time like this, taking care of your health is the utmost important thing. Providing your body with what it needs to function optimally, especially under potential stress by an illness. Or

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Soaking Nuts
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Soaking Nuts, Seeds, + Grains {Episode 224}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’ve heard that you should be soaking nuts, certain seeds, grains, and legumes. You heard RIGHT! The two main reasons that soaking + sprouting can be beneficial are.. Antinutrients are naturally found in these types of foods and they

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collard wrap, paleo rueben
Condiments/Misc
Lahana Vigliano

Turkey Reuben Collard Wrap (with Russian dressing)

This turkey reuben collard wrap + Russian dressing is so bomb, it’ll satisfy any craving you previously had. Everything is of course dairy free + gluten free.  The Russian dressing was so tasty that I could honestly say I didn’t miss the fact it didn’t

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Mini Pizzas
Condiments/Misc
Lahana Vigliano

Homemade Personal Pizzas w/ Kids

During a quarantine or over the weekend, making these homemade personal pizzas with your kids are a fun creative thing to do! Not only fun, but delicious! Watch how easy it is + below I will link what foods I love and use in our

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Soaking Nuts
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Cooking Oils To Avoid {episode 223}

Wondering what cooking oils to avoid and WHY? We’re going over this topic, so you can be educated on your next grocery store trip + getting oils that nourish your family! **We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Want a more personalized approach to your health, diet,

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Shamrock Shake
Holidays/Seasons
Lahana Vigliano

Shamrock Shake {St. Patty’s Day}

A shamrock shake completes March. I’m a little late with the St. Patty’s Day love, but better late than never! This recipe is only 5 ingredients and loaded with flavor if you love chocolate mint things! My husband doesn’t, so maybe this is why I

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romesco, paleo
Condiments/Misc
Lahana Vigliano

Romesco Sauce

Romesco sauce is a Spanish derived magic elixir originally created to top fish. It is rich in toasted almonds, peppers, and whole tomatoes rich with olive oil and garlic and other spices. It’s a win for most dietary types in that it is vegan, gluten

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Grocery Shopping During Coronavirus {Episode 221}

Can I start off by saying that I don’t think you should be hoarding? Even in countries with STRICK quarantine situation like Italy, they are still allowed to go grocery shopping. There is legit no need to be stocking up for doomsday. I do hope that you are doing your part in social isolation and staying healthy by eating wholesome foods, taking supplements, getting fresh air and sunshine every day!

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paleo veggie raisin bread
Breakfast
Lahana Vigliano

Raisin Veggie Bread

There are probably 1000 different ways to make a raisin bread. Since we are currently having to quarantine and practice social distancing due to Coronavirus, I’m trying to make meals and snacks ahead of time with the nutrition as the main focus.  As we approach

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Gluten Free Chocolate Mug
Recipe
Lahana Vigliano

Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake

This gluten free chocolate mug cake is the PERFECT thing if you are wanting something sweet, but don’t want to make a dozen cookies or a whole cake. It helps limit the number of sweets that you eat + the serving size is perfect for

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Calming Down Cytokine Production w/ Herbs {Episode 220}

Don’t forget to book your free 15 minute appointment with Lahana to see how we can help you + move you towards optimal health! **We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Connect with Lahana on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog! Transcript The talk of cytokine storms is

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Hormones
Lahana Vigliano

Painful Periods + Functional Approach {Episode 219}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you struggle with painful periods, make your free exploration phone call appointment with Lahana over here! Connect with Lahana over on Facebook, Instagram, and the blog! —– Outside of the obvious like endometriosis or fibroids (which is a whole

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Bruschetta Chicken
Poultry
Lahana Vigliano

Bruschetta Chicken + Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Do you want restaurant chef quality bruschetta chicken in your own home? I’m being humble by telling you to make this meal next time you are having company over! It is sweet, savory, and out of this world good! The key to making these evenly

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Natural Remedies
Lahana Vigliano

Cytokine Storm and Elderberry Usage {Episode 218}

Wondering if you should not take elderberry {or any immune boosting herb} to prevent a cytokine storm? We help break it down in a simple way! **We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Make your free appointment with us to see how we can help YOU! Connect

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Grain-Free Granola
Breakfast
Lahana Vigliano

Grain-Free Granola {Paleo, GF, DF}

Grain free granola is just that.. granola without any grains. Yup, you heard that correctly, no oats, quinoa, spelt, wheat, etc. Ours replaces refined sugar for the natural sweetness of cinnamon and dates. For years, I’ve been making this granola to put in my kids

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Low Ferritin, Low Iron, Anemia, Health, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Low Ferritin {Episode 217}

Have you struggled with low ferritin the past or currently struggling with low ferritin? In this episode, we’re going over what low ferritin is, why it can happen, and food/supplement actions to take! This is really important to get TESTED before trying to supplement with

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Coronavirus, Food as medicine, Health, Nutrition, Functional Medicine
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Coronavirus Hype {Episode 216}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Coronavirus is on FIRE right now. The media is getting everyone prepped for Doomsday. Listen in (without the fear-mongering) to learn about the #foodasmedicine and getting your body prepped for no matter WHAT the “new year” virus is! I do

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

How To Make Super Sperm {Episode 215}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’re struggling with infertility/sperm isn’t up to par + a male right now, LISTEN UP! I should really be addressing women too because sometimes the woman in the household is in charge of cooking, shopping, and making sure these

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thai quinoa salad, gluten and dairy free salad
Plant-Based
Lahana Vigliano

Thai Quinoa Salad

This gluten and dairy free thai quinoa salad is incredibly nutritious and fresh! I love how quinoa pairs so well with basically any and every vegetable. I prefer to serve this chilled because it enhances the flavor and freshness of the herbs and lime dressing.

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Ingredient Swaps, Cooking, Healthy, Nutrition, Recipes, Health
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Healthy Ingredient Swaps In Recipes {Episode 214}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Have you ever found a delicious recipe, but you soon realize there are some ingredients in there that you don’t want or can’t have? We’re going over some easy ingredient swaps that you can do for some of your FAVORITE

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Statins, Cardiovascular Disease, CVD, Cholesterol, Diet, Holistic, Natural, Nutritionist
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Are Statins The End All Be All? {Episode 213}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’re worried about having to take statins and your cholesterol levels, this is a really important topic to discuss! Have no fear, we want to provide you with information that you can take + run with to improve your

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Nutritionist, Health, ADHD, Kids, Hyperactivity, Holistic, Nutrition
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

How Nutrition Impacts ADHD {Episode 212}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’re a mama (or parent in general) and you have a little one that struggles with ADHD, you might be struggling with the idea that a prescription is the ONLY answer. We’re all about digging deeper and in this

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Porkchops
Poultry
Lahana Vigliano

Pineapple Cilantro Pork Chops {Gluten Free}

If you are just needing something new to your mundane weekly repertoire, try these sweet and savory pineapple cilantro pork chops. I’m giving you big flavor without a preservative and sugar-filled store-bought marinade. We don’t eat much pork in our home, but some things are

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Functional Nutrition Radio Logo
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Stress Weight Gain – Is It Possible? {Episode 211}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Is it true when you hear that stress can cause weight gain? You’ve been focusing on diet and lifestyle factors, but stress weight gain?! What?! In today’s episode, let’s chat about how stress can be keeping you from your goals!

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should you minimize eggs in diet
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Should You Minimize Eggs In your Diet? {Episode 210}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Eggs – one of the most simple complete protein sources that is nutrient dense like crazy! But you might’ve heard conflicting info on eggs in your diet – so what should you do? Listen in to today’s episode to figure

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wild caught vs farm raised salmon
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Wild Caught Salmon Vs. Farm-Raised Salmon {Episode 209}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** Most people know that wild caught salmon looks better and sounds better than a farm raised fish, but what’s really the scoop? Is wild caught salmon THAT much better? I know how tempting the price difference can be, but price

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buffalo chicken paleo casserole
Poultry
Lahana Vigliano

Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti

Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti can be just as creamy and delicious when made with all…… vegetables! That’s right; NO gluten, dairy, cans of preservative GMO cream of whatever soups, or artificial buffalo sauce. Super Bowl is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a

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getting your family to eat together
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Getting Your Family Eating Healthy Together {Episode 208}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** If you’re ready to start living a healthy lifestyle, but your family isn’t…don’t worry…most of us have been there! I understand the desire to have your family eating healthy together and I’m ready to encourage you through this obstacle. It’s

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