Shany Habber
Shany is a clinical nutritionist with over 1.5 years working within a multidisciplinary team to help people achieve their health goals.
"I believe the aim should be to find your version of healthy, through a conscious and holistic approach to wellness."
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Is Nectarine Good for Diabetics? Health Benefits and Side Effects
What are nectarines Nectarines are a type of stone fruit found in the Rosaceae family of plants, which also includes peaches, plums, and apples. Of the Rosaceae family, nectarines are most closely related to peaches, only without the tiny hairs that give peaches a fuzzy outside texture (1). Nutrition facts Like most fruits, nectarines are […]
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Best Drinks to Reduce Inflammation: 7 Golden Ingredients and 8 Drinks To Try
Natural remedies for inflammation and pain From the extracts of the smallest plants to the honey of bees, the products of the natural world have made the foundations of modern medicine (2,3). It is no wonder that many of us are drawn to finding natural remedies for our ailments (4,5): natural products carry many health […]
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Asparagus Benefits for Skin and 4 Potential Health Benefits
Asparagus benefits for skin: May protect against skin aging Ultraviolet (UV) radiation causes inflammation in skin cells, which can increase the rate of collagen loss and lead to early signs of skin aging. Antioxidants can prevent or reduce the severity of the initial inflammation. Studies on cell cultures showed that asparagus extract inhibited inflammatory cascades […]
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Is Kimchi Good for Diabetics? Fermented Foods and Diabetes
What is kimchi? In Korea, there is a tradition of preparing fermented vegetables served as a side dish in most meals. Typical vegetables for making kimchi include cabbage, cucumber, or radish. Other vegetables like green onion and leaf mustard are often included in the mix. Kimchi is more complex than it appears: Sour taste and […]
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Does Matcha Make You Sleepy or Awake? Health Benefits and More
What is matcha? Matcha is a type of tea with a green color and has powerful health benefits, but do not let the intense green color fool you — it is made from the same species that black and green tea are made of, called Camellia sinensis. Matcha’s distinct properties are developed by growing C. […]
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Are There Benefits of Alkaline Water for Skin? Safety Tips and More
What is alkaline water? Alkaline water’s facts Alkaline water is a type of drinking water. The term ‘alkaline’ refers to the upper end of the pH scale, which measures acidity ranging from 0-14 (1). “Alkaline Water” usually has a pH between 8 and 9. This is slightly less acidic than regular drinking water, with a […]
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Do Plantains Have Gluten? Health Benefits and More
What are plantains? On the surface, plantains look like very large, thick bananas. Unlike bananas, they contain high levels of starchy carbohydrates, making them more nutritionally like a potato (1). Plantains are also a rich source of fiber, and several key vitamins and minerals, particularly Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium. Plantains are a […]
