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FAMILY NUTRITION Boost kids’ interest in nutrition through a hands-on workshop preparing healthy snacks that can also serve as hors d’oeuvres at your next holiday party. First, we will cover the basics regarding nutrition, finding the right proportion of our macronutrients, carbohydrates, proteins and fats and what that looks like for children and parents alike. […]

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” Depak Chopra Being mindful takes effort. Implementing mindfulness tools takes practice and time. Don’t become overwhelmed; as they say, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Investing in your health and wellbeing will have a significant on impact your happiness and overall satisfaction in […]

At the end of August, my husband and I welcomed our son Henry into this amazing world in Barcelona, Spain. The experience in itself was not so average, as Henry wanted to make a statement by arriving feet first at the ONLY hospital in Barcelona that was trained in natural breech deliveries. After some minor […]

[hoot_button url=”http://impactmakersradio.com/emilyspreaker” target=”blank” size=”large” align=”center” color=”blue”]Listen to Emily on Impact Makers Radio![/hoot_button] I want to send out a huge thank you to Stewart Andrew Alexander for the invitation to be interviewed on his online radio show Impact Makers Radio™. Stewart Andrew Alexander is an International Digital Media Strategist and Talk Show Host at Impact Makers Radio™ who consults directly with high […]

Turmeric, known in Sanskrit as “The Golden Goddess,” is very alluring due to its vibrant yellow hue. Quite peppery, warming and bitter in flavor, it is the most prevalent spice found in curry, amongst many other oriental dishes ranging from dhal to palak paneer. A root belonging to the Curcuma Longa plant, native to southwest […]

Supplements are not drugs. They are not prescribed to cure, treat or prevent disease. One of the big factors that differenciate drugs from supplements is that drugs must undergo extensive testing to determine their safety and effectiveness, dosing interactions and their effects. Drugs are required to have FDA approval before hitting the market. Supplements on […]

Active nutrition, or more commonly known as sports nutrition is a specialization within the generalized field of nutrition that partners closely with the study of the human body and exercise. This does not mean that you have to be a professional athlete, rather it refers to anyone that lives an active lifestyle. Whether you are […]

Recently I was contacted by a college student studying exercise and wellness. For a homework assignment she was required to write a report about individuals in the field of health and fitness. When I sat down to write a quick reply I found I had so much to say. Low and behold, a few hours […]