Nuvitru Wellness Blog

Insulin Resistance Podcast
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Insulin Resistance w/ Dr. Darren Schmidt {Episode 183}

Struggle with insulin resistance? Insulin resistance is a hot topic because it’s growing at an alarming rate. This can be something that happens before you get a diabetes diagnosis + is a clinical marker that is so much significance! In this podcast episode, here is

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stubborn weight loss
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Stubborn Weight Loss

I am so glad that you’re here – struggling with stubborn weight loss is tough! I know how frustrating it can be when you have this vision of yourself and how you feel, how you look, and then all of a sudden you’re doing things

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Chopped Kale Salad
Plant-Based
Lahana Vigliano

Chopped Kale Salad w/ Maple Dijon Dressing

This chopped kale salad is the best. Did you know that kale is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet?! I love raw Kale, but sometimes I find it hard to chew and digest in large amounts. Chopping it up in the

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Butternut Squash Queso
Condiments/Misc
Lahana Vigliano

Butternut Squash Queso {Dairy free}

Butternut squash queso – say what?! Queso is a southern staple. It’s the highlight of any ball game, party, and most popular restaurant appetizer paired with a spicy margarita. Unfortunately, many cannot handle dairy or the fact that queso is so heavily processed… we even

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dairy free, gluten free snickers
Recipe
Lahana Vigliano

Healthier Snickers {Dairy Free + Gluten Free}

Snickers are one of the top 10 most popular candy bars! It’s a Halloween childhood staple that I could literally eat every single day if I didn’t control myself. BUUUUT, know better do better is my motto. Unfortunately, this candy is made from cheap, highly

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Erythritol
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Erythritol – A Healthy Alternative To Sugar?

Can I just get a “yay” for understanding the dangers of sugar? I’m glad people are wanting to reduce sugar intake, but with a reduction of something, you’ll soon find other alternatives that may or may not be healthy. I wanted to talk specifically about

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Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Pumpkin Seeds Health Benefits {Nutrition}

When you’re carving your pumpkin this year, don’t toss those pumpkin seeds in the trash! Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, have an incredibly complex nutrient profile. If you don’t want to deal with the mess, pepitas can usually be found at any grocery store

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Naked Whey
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Naked Nutrition Grass-Fed Whey Protein Review

As a fellow smoothie lover, I’m always looking for great protein to use in them! I like options! Have you tried Naked Nutrition‘s Grass-Fed Whey? Whey is one of those foods that may or may not jive with your individual body {helllooo food sensitivity testing}!

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cure lupus naturally, holistic autoimmune treatment
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Lupus Rebel w/ Dr. Connie Jeon {Episode 179}

**We’ve rebranded to Nuvitru Wellness** We’re sitting down with Dr. Connie Jeon + chatting about lupus today! This is something people are struggling with and not realizing there is so much more than conventional medicine ways! I love hearing Dr. Connie’s journey about being diagnosed

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why you should be wheat free, gluten free
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Who Should Be Wheat Free?

Before I get started, I want to mention that you’ll hear me say “wheat free” throughout the blog. Wheat free also means gluten free. Gluten is a protein in wheat, but I don’t want to talk about JUST gluten because that’s only one protein that

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paleo korean beef tacos
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Korean Beef Tacos w/ Sriracha Aioli {Instant Pot Recipe!}

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Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies
Holidays/Seasons
Lahana Vigliano

Fluffy Pumpkin Cookies {Gluten Free}

I’m SO excited about these. Fall time is my jam! Pumpkin spice is my jam! Not only do these taste good, they make the house smell AH-MAZING! These fluffy pumpkin cookies are so easy to whip up that even the beginner baker can do it

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chocolate chip granola bars, gluten free, dairy free
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Chewy PB Chocolate Chip Granola Bars

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own chewy PB chocolate chip granola bars, you’ve come to the right place! It’s extremely difficult to find a granola bar in the stores that are organic, gluten+dairy free, packed with tons of nutrition, contain protein, and are

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salt cave benefits
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Float Tank Health Benefits

Wondering what these float tanks are all about? Tune into Nick + I’s conversation about float tank.. What are they? How they are beneficial towards stress relief, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and more! {This can be a GAME CHANGER for these issues!} Best time to use

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Hands Foot Mouth Natural Remedies
Natural Remedies
Lahana Vigliano

Hands Foot Mouth Natural Remedies

Are you looking for hands foot mouth natural remedies? I got you, mama! Last year, I had this. Me, the person that doesn’t get sick often, but when I do it’s a ‘childhood’ illness. 😛 It was crazy painful + I wouldn’t wish that on

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BLT Pasta Salad
Poultry
Lahana Vigliano

BLT Pasta Salad {Fast + Gluten Free}

This is one of my favorite little meal prep dish for school lunches + just quick dinners or lunch. Have you ever tried BLT Pasta Salad? We use Banza pasta to make this dish #glutenfree + adding more protein + nutrient density! This is actually

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Popcorn Shrimp
Recipe
Lahana Vigliano

Popcorn Shrimp {Gluten Free – Frozen Favorite}

Popcorn shrimp used to be a CLASSIC when I was younger. Granted, not the most healthy popcorn shrimp in the frozen section. But, I was like – I HAVE to recreate this! I remember having these for a quick dinner protein with some vegetables and

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Mojo Chicken Instant Pot Recipe
Poultry
Lahana Vigliano

Mojo Chicken {Instant Pot Recipe!}

New Instant Pot recipe on the block – Mojo Chicken!!! Mojo is an extremely popular marinade used in Cuba, Canary Islands, and Puerto Rico consisting of oil, fresh citrus, + lots of garlic! Garlic has many immune boosting benefits. You will absolutely drool over this

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shishito peppers
Plant-Based
Lahana Vigliano

Blistered Shishito Peppers + Sriracha Aoili

If I’m being completely honest, I’m not a huge pepper lover BUT… after one date night to Uchi, these little Japanese heirloom peppers stole my heart! I knew I had to come home and make a healthier version of these shishito peppers without sacrificing the

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Ayurveda for Kids Podcast
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Ayurveda For Kids w/ Sapna {Episode 174}

Ayurveda For Kids Are you wondering how ayurveda can work for kids? We sit down with Sapna Fliedner to talk all things holistic wellness + kiddos. Especially with school here again + flu season around, keeping up and supporting your kid’s immune system is the

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Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
Holidays/Seasons
Lahana Vigliano

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice 2019 – Is It Healthy?

I’m a pumpkin spice lover 100% + this season gets me super excited! I’m as basic as basic can get with anything pumpkin spice related. Starbucks pumpkin spice latte (PSL – HELLLOO!) is officially out – WHOOOO HOOOO! Now the question is, is it healthy?

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Picky Eater Tips
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Tips On How To Handle A Picky Eater

I always said that God gave the pickiest picky eater because I would be able to relate and help other mamas that go through picky eating stages! And it CAN come and go. I look back and I swear my daughter survived off coconut milk

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lamb kafta meatballs
Beef
Lahana Vigliano

Lamb Kofta {Gluten Free}

If you’ve never tried lamb, it is a rich and flavorful red meat high in iron, zinc, vitamin B-12 and selenium! It’s also a meat that isn’t as processed and commerically made, so when you get lamb, you almost always get a great quality! This

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Cooking Spray
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

Are Cooking Sprays good or bad?

Cooking Sprays: In the day of the low fat diet, cooking sprays became all the rage! Why? They were able to do the job of oil with cooking without all the fat. You’ll still see a variety of cooking sprays in the oils aisle +

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Salt Cave Benefits
Podcast
Lahana Vigliano

Salt Cave Health Benefits

Have you seen those super cool salt caves? Are they worth it? What do they even do? We’re talking with Jack Cramer – the owner of Austin Salt Cave – to talk more about what these salt caves area all about! Salt cave therapy, also

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SIgA - woman holding stomach illustration
Nutrition
Lahana Vigliano

SIgA : What it is + Why We Need It

If you’ve ever had a stool test, you might’ve seen a marker called SIgA! I wanted to dive into this, as this is an important part of our gut health + we can see what is it, what it does, and how we can support

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Wild Blueberry Cashew Bars
Recipe
Lahana Vigliano

Wild Blueberry Cashew Bars

If you didn’t know, a wild blueberry (NOT to be confused with the farm grown blueberries in the product section) is a POWERHOUSE food with 2X the antioxidants of a traditional blueberry! The concentration of the antioxidant named anthocyanin is much higher of a concentration

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