by GraciousMi | Jul 23, 2018 | Recipes
Ingredients 4 eggs 50grams Tigernut flour 25g coconut flour 1/2 cup milk of choice 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. raw apple cider vinegar 1/4 tsp. baking soda Instructions Properly measuring the flours is key to the recipe. Stir the Tigernut flour with a...
by GraciousMi | May 1, 2018 | Lifestyle Modification
Have you ever felt pain after starting a new exercise routine or pushing yourself harder than usual during an exercise routine? If yes, it means you have not been working out your core muscles regularly so expect to feel a little pain as you get used to your new...
by GraciousMi | Apr 18, 2018 | Lifestyle Modification
Lately, it seems that with most illness one is advised on what they are eating wrong or foods to stay off. It’s the hard true, but it’s hard to ignore the correlation between nutrition and health. Following the normal eating trend of foods like pizza, meat pie,...
by GraciousMi | Jan 29, 2018 | Exercise, Lifestyle Modification
#RunLagos, #RunMichelle. This will be the words on most billboards and hashtags on social media as a result of the up coming Lagos City Marathon, 2018. In 2017 I participated at the Lagos City Marathon #igetstamina. Indeed this girl has stamina. It seemed like a...
by GraciousMi | Jan 16, 2018 | Lifestyle Modification
What does exercise look like during a fast? While safety should always come first, a variety of workouts are excellent complements to routine fasting. Our bodies have the wonderful ability to adapt to what’s available. When we fast, we deplete much of the stored sugar...
by GraciousMi | Nov 14, 2017 | Lifestyle Modification
I can’t talk about diabetes and not mention Nutrition and Exercise. Nutrition and Exercise can help keep Diabetes at Bay.The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has launched the World Diabetes Day (WDD) 2017 campaign under the theme Women and diabetes...
by GraciousMi | Oct 22, 2017 | Lifestyle Modification
As a lifestyle coach and weight loss consultant, one of the statements I get to hear a lot is; my tummy is fat, if only I can stop late night eating. The above statement shows that we know what to do, so why aren’t we doing it? To prove the above statement: A recent...
by GraciousMi | Oct 1, 2017 | Food and it's Benefit, Lifestyle Modification, Weight Loss
So could your Gut feeling be right? Could the bacteria in your digestive tract affect your body weight? A growing body of research says yes . Hence Food is not simply mere calories; It’s vital information Communicated to your DNA, and instructs it on what...
by GraciousMi | Oct 1, 2017 | Recipes
GREEN MANGO SHAKE 348 Calories approx. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp kale powder (DM for kale powder) 1/2 banana 1/2 mango 10 cashew nuts 1/2 tsp turmeric 100 ml fat free plain yoghurt 250 ml water METHOD Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth...
by GraciousMi | Aug 16, 2017 | Recipes
GREEN DETOX SHAKE 284 Calories approx. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp kale powder 1 tbsp spinach powder 250 ml natural yoghurt 125 ml water 332g or 2 slices of fresh pineapple METHOD Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth This shake is a good...
by GraciousMi | Aug 13, 2017 | Lifestyle Modification
Loosing Weight can be tasking, but the key to successful weight loss is maintaining 10 percent of the initial loss within a year or more. Like I always say; anyone can loose weight once they set their minds to doing so, but can they sustain the weight loss? This is...
by GraciousMi | May 22, 2017 | Food and it's Benefit, Lifestyle Modification
I’m a standard Image Caption. Photograph by Lorem Ipsum via Unsplash If you are like me that tries to get the best out of my food and still look good in a swim suit, then these words: Granola and Muesil should not be strangers to your pallets or ear. So Granola...
by GraciousMi | Apr 3, 2017 | Food and it's Benefit, Lifestyle Modification
Principle #1 Nutrition represents the combined activities of the countless of food substances. The chemicals we get from the foods we eat are engaged in a series of reactions that work in concert to produce good health. These chemicals are carefully...
by GraciousMi | Mar 13, 2017 | Food and it's Benefit, Lifestyle Modification
Do Carbs, Protein, or Fat Matter? Food quality is very important when it comes to weight loss and disease prevention. Many of the foods that help prevent diseases also seem to help with weight control, Foods such as: whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts as well...
by GraciousMi | Feb 21, 2017 | Food and it's Benefit, Lifestyle Modification
Is WHEAT, a better alternative? Wheat is high in amylopectin which is the most common form of starch, is faster releasing and does not have the same positive effect on insulin as beans and oats. In most homes, especially in the African culture where...
by GraciousMi | Jan 31, 2017 | Recipes
VEGETABLE PEPPER SOUP Pepper soup is a local broth made in Nigeria. It is mostly made with any form of protein such as goat meat, chicken or fish. Pepper soup has an aromatic flavour and taste that comes from the special spice mix. Pepper soup is quite easy to make as...
by GraciousMi | Jan 17, 2017 | Lifestyle Modification
There is a thin line between Nutrition and Medicine. As a certified weight loss consultant; am never shy to talk about Nutrition and Medicine. By writing this article, I am creating awareness on DRUG INDUCED NUTRIENT DEPLETION. What is DRUG INDUCED NUTRIENT DEPLETION?...
by GraciousMi | Jan 10, 2017 | Exercise
By popular demand, your challenge this month is all about those arms! Let get ’em strong, toned, defined, and beautiful! I want you to ask at least 1 person to join you on this 30-day arms challenge! HAVE FUN! The hashtag for this challenge is #30daygraciousmiarms. A...
by GraciousMi | Dec 13, 2016 | Lifestyle Modification, Recipes
Light up your Christmas with these festive salads. Salads add colour to the Christmas menu, it’s healthy, and fresh. But salad doesn’t have to consist of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber. A gourmet salad can be the focus of your Christmas meal and...
by GraciousMi | Dec 6, 2016 | Lifestyle Modification, Weight Loss
It’s that time of year when extra food lurks around every corner – Cakes, Chocolate, Biscuits, Finger foods at the office or at home. All these extras food add up, and if you’re like most people, you’ll put on a pound or two by New Year’s Day. So what’s the harm...