Top NYC Nutritionist

Karen Ansel is a dedicated nutritionist who lives and thrives in New York City. But she has inspired people all over the country by sharing her knowledge about healthy and delicious foods that improve our overall health and well-being.

The foods we eat have a dramatic impact on how we feel everyday. Eating unhealthy or unbalanced meals starts to have a cumulative effect that results in poor sleeping habits, decreased energy levels, and weight gain.

Here’s some advice from a nutritionist:

1. Beat fatigue with iron

The body needs numerous vitamins and minerals to be fully functional. Iron is typically an underestimated part of the equation. Ansel explains that decreased iron levels can leave one feeling exhausted and unmotivated.

Iron helps to move oxygen throughout the entire body. When you aren’t getting enough, you experience low endurance levels and a lack of oxygen which leads to running out of breath easily.

To get more iron into your diet, start with adding a bowl of whole grain cereal in the morning. One serving can provide you up to 45 percent of your daily iron. Legumes are also packed with this mineral. Add a a cup of cooked lentils to get a third of the suggested daily intake.

On the other hand, try to avoid drinking tea, coffee, or wine with meals. The tannins found in these drinks prevent iron absorption. So, it’s best to enjoy these beverages on a limited basis and in-between meals.

2. Sleep Better with Complex Carbohydrates  

It’s not a surprise that so many Americans aren’t getting enough sleep. The demands of a busy life often result in feeling stressed out. When the body and mind are under stress, the brain produces large amounts of cortisol, a hormone linked to sleep inhibition.

In order to decrease cortisol levels, Ansel suggests eating foods that are rich in complex carbohydrates at nighttime. Eating foods like sweet potatoes and green vegetables contain complex carbohydrates that cause the body to produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that makes you feel calm and relaxed.

Additionally, eating foods that produce melatonin can help to promote better sleeping patterns. Instead of relying on supplements, naturally generate melatonin by adding walnuts or tart cherries to oatmeal or salads. These powerful foods cause the body to produce ample amounts of this hormone, resulting in you feeling sleepy.

3. Prevent weight gain with fiber and water 

Weight gain is usually the result of over-eating. But Ansel explains how to can prevent feeling hungry all the time by eating foods that have a high water content. Trust the advice from a nutritionist and add foods like leafy greens, broth-based soups, chili, stews, yogurt, and hot cereal.

Another great option for weight control is adding more fiber to your diet. Fiber leaves the body feeling full and satisfied because it expands in the stomach. However, filling up on fiber throughout the day is a bit of a challenge. Try to get most of your fiber intake early on by eating whole-grain cereals and toast for breakfast.

The experts at the NYC Weightloss Solutions can help implement this advice from a nutritionist, along with many more tips and tricks for a healthy and happy lifestyle.

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